Receptionist (Saudi National)

We are seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist to join our team in Mӧvenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As the first point of contact for our organization, you will play a crucial role in creating a positive and welcoming environment for our guests, clients, and colleagues. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, guests-focused, and highly organized, with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Must Have

• Greet and welcome visitors, guests, and clients in a professional and friendly manner
• Manage the front desk area, ensuring it remains tidy and presentable at all times
• Handle incoming phone calls, emails, and other communications, directing them to appropriate departments or individuals
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for executives and meeting rooms
• Assist with check-in and check-out procedures for guests
• Manage visitor logs and issue visitor badges as required
• Provide general administrative support, including data entry, filing, and document preparation
• Coordinate mail and package deliveries, ensuring proper distribution
• Assist with basic office management tasks, such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory
• Support other departments with various administrative tasks as needed
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of guest and company information
• Stay informed about company events, staff movements, and other relevant information to provide accurate assistance to visitors and callers
• High school diploma or Bachelor's required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Professional appearance and hospitality demeanor
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking under pressure
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Flexibility with shift schedules (including weekends and holidays)

Good to Have

• Diploma in hospitality or tourism preferred
• 1-2 years in hotel front desk or guest services preferred

Company Description

Mӧvenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh

Job Description

We are seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist to join our team in Mӧvenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As the first point of contact for our organization, you will play a crucial role in creating a positive and welcoming environment for our guests, clients, and colleagues. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, guests-focused, and highly organized, with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

• Greet and welcome visitors, guests, and clients in a professional and friendly manner
• Manage the front desk area, ensuring it remains tidy and presentable at all times
• Handle incoming phone calls, emails, and other communications, directing them to appropriate departments or individuals
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for executives and meeting rooms
• Assist with check-in and check-out procedures for guests
• Manage visitor logs and issue visitor badges as required
• Provide general administrative support, including data entry, filing, and document preparation
• Coordinate mail and package deliveries, ensuring proper distribution
• Assist with basic office management tasks, such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory
• Support other departments with various administrative tasks as needed
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of guest and company information
• Stay informed about company events, staff movements, and other relevant information to provide accurate assistance to visitors and callers

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or Bachelor's required; diploma in hospitality or tourism preferred.

Experience: 1–2 years in hotel front desk or guest services preferred.

Technical: Familiar with hotel PMS (Opera, Oracle), MS Office; fast typing in English and Arabic.

Languages: Fluent Arabic, proficient English;

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Professional appearance and hospitality demeanor.

Strong problem-solving and multitasking under pressure.

Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Flexibility with shift schedules (including weekends and holidays).