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Residence Guest Service Agent
locationsBahrain time typeFull time posted onPosted Today time left to applyEnd Date: March 17, 2025 (13 days left to apply) job requisition idREQ10339658
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
On an exclusive island in the heart of the Kingdom’s capital, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, with its unique architecture, has become an iconic landmark that soars as a destination in its own right, combining the best of a beach holiday and an urban getaway.Four Seasons Residences Bahrain is a complex with 112 bespoke private residences, ranging in size from 109 square meters to 737 square meters. The residences are located in the heart of Bahrain Bay and are connected to the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay by a private and secure pedestrian bridge.
As one of the leaders in branded residences since 1982, Four Seasons currently operate 50 residential properties around the world and 90% of the projects in our pipeline contain a residential component.
JOB SUMMARY
Operating from the Residential Lobby and Front Drive, the Guest Service Agent is an integral part of the Residential Services Team whose main objective is to ensure our residents are well looked after from the start. As the first and last impression of the Four Seasons Private Residences, this high-profile department carries a special responsibility. The Guest Service Agent is stationed at the bell stand outside the building and greets each resident by name upon arrival and departure. The Guest Service Agent transports luggage to the residences for arrivals and transports luggage for departing residents to the entrance or into temporary storage. The Guest Service Agent also provides arriving residents with a Four Seasons Private Residences orientation.
TASKS
Responds to a wide variety of homeowner requests by accurately assessing the resident’s needs and inquiries; offering personal recommendations and personalized touches to achieve maximum resident satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies.
Assist residents with luggage, transportation requirements, deliveries, parcels, wine deliveries, groceries, etc. following instructions as specified in the Residence Unit Admittance Forms. Maintains proper records of deliveries and pick-up.
Assists residents, visitors, and/or vendors in all inquiries in connection with residential common areas, hours of operations, key residences personnel, directions, etc. Must be familiar with all common areas and services offered at the residences.
Greets all residents and their guests passing through lobby and offers them assistance
Assists in Residential Lobby service - answer telephones at the residences Concierge Desk, deliver messages, packages, laundry, groceries, etc. to units
Assists in Common Area service – setup the space, provide food and beverage service, assistance with operating equipment etc. to owners
Deliveries in-residence dining requests from 3rd party vendors to unit as requested
Ensures the residences lobby is always clean, including bell carts and storage area.
Complies with Four Seasons Work Rules and Standards of Conduct
Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors
Ability to use variety of IT systems to perform his own duties and assist homeowners on basic functionality.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Handles all resident interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special request whenever possible; seek any opportunity to prevent owner glitches, assist in all enquiries in connection with the Residence services and facilities
Ability to communicate resident’s requests effectively to the Residence Concierge to ensure prompt completion of tasks
Acts in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and wellbeing of residents and fellow employees. Responds swiftly and effectively in any emergency or safety situation.
Relieve other residential roles for meal periods and in case of emergency
Assist in crunch other residential roles with operations
Performs any special projects deemed necessary by your direct supervisor/concierge or Residential Leader
SKILLS AND COMPENTENCIES
Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language, excellent communication skills are essential
Must have excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will also have a warm welcoming smile, a positive attitude and be knowledgeable about the local area
Must have minimum of 1+ year bell/guest services experience in a hospitality environment
Must be able to prioritize and multi-task, and have a high attention to detail
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, overnight, weekends and holidays
Physical by nature, this position requires standing for 8 hours per shift and requires candidates to have the ability to lift and push 50 – 100 lbs., respectively
High school education or equivalent experience is required
A valid driver’s license
Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.
