The Raffles Service Agent delivers friendly and professional service that meets guest’s reservation experience expectations prior to their arrival.

Primary Responsibilities

Delivers Friendly and Professional Service

• Ensures smooth operation of Raffles Service department by attending to incoming calls, fax and emails that are pertaining to room reservation.
• Obtains all the necessary information to complete a room reservation in the Opera system, i.e. stay dates, flight details, rates, special requests and reservation notes.
• Completes the reservation process by combining all reservation details (including any Food and Beverage or Spa arrangements) and sending a confirmation to the guest.

Focuses on Guest Experience

• Supports guest’s decision to proceed with the reservation by providing accurate information on the price, room type, availability and the amenities.
• Is well versed with the preference of the regular guests and provide them with the consistent service anticipating their needs in advance.

Involvement in Wider Job Function Actions/Relationships

• Supports the Raffles Service colleagues to achieve upsell goals in various revenue streams.
• Coordinates with other departments (Front Office, Concierge, Food and Beverage, Raffles Spa, Housekeeping and Butler) on the guest’s needs and requirements.
• Works closely with Revenue department to be aware of the occupancy of the hotel (i.e. sold out dates, blackout dates and the need periods).
• Advises Raffles Service Manager of any deviations in rate applications or reservations arrangement.
• Maintains an accurate and updated filing system of all correspondence.
• Is familiar with hotel’s credit policies and handles billing instructions correctly.
• Performs clerical and administrative duties.
• Adheres to Raffles Hotel Singapore and Room Reservations department standard operating procedures, guidelines and grooming standards.
• Supports Accor Corporate programs, such as Planet 21.
• Ensures service standards and individual performance are aligned with Accor Hotels Values.

The position is responsible to act as the point of reference for guests who need assistance or information. The Concierge Agent understands guests’ needs and requests and provides them with personalised solutions for hotel offerings and Singapore-specific activities and attractions.

Primary Responsibilities 

Executives Concierge Core Tasks

• Accommodates all guest needs and requests with focus on guest service, anticipating guest needs, and creating memorable experiences through personalised service.
• Takes responsibility and ownerships for all resident and visitor services rendered by the Concierge section. Carries out any other duties as and when assigned by the management of the hotel and department.
• Ensures the smooth running of the Concierge section by performing all tasks in adherence with the code of ethics as issued by Raffles Hotel Singapore.
• Ensures service standards and individual performance is aligned with Accor Values - Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect.

Deals with External Stakeholders

• Arranges, coordinates and monitors limousine services to ensure all guests receive the appropriate attention from departure to arrival of the booked vehicle and that revenue is maximised without compromising the service experience and perception of the guest.
• Arranges coordinates and monitors any travel, ticket, tour, and attraction bookings as well as offsite restaurant reservations that are arranged by the Concierge section.

Deals with Internal Stakeholders

• Works with the Doormen and Porters, Reception and Raffles Service team and maintain good inter-departmental relationships, especially with Housekeeping and Butlers to ensure seamless customer service.
• Promotes in-house facilities and inter-hotel sales and maintain good inter-divisional relationships to ensure seamless customer service.
• Addresses any security incidents and guest complaints to the Lobby Manager and reacts proactively when suitable and appropriate.

Improves Quality of Product and Services

• Ensures guests receive the experience as detailed brand Standard Operation Procedure (SOP), Raffles Hotel Singapore Local Standard Operation Procedure (LSOP) as well as Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) standards, and aim to achieve the scores and goals set by management.
• Adheres to Workplace Safety and Health (WHS) policies and procedures.