Rooms Controller

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for a Rooms Controller to join our Front Office team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the city’s largest hotel conference centres.

Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award-winning culinary cuisines.

Based at the Emirates palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Front Office Department, the Rooms Controller is responsible for effectively managing and coordinating the hotel’s room inventory to ensure accurate room status, maximum room availability, and a seamless arrival and departure experience for guests. The Rooms Controller reports to the Front Office Manager.

• Assign rooms to arriving guests based on room type availability, guest preferences, VIP status, special requests, and operational requirements.
• Oversee the room blocking process to effectively accommodate groups, VIPs, special occasions, and future bookings.
• Coordinate closely with Housekeeping to monitor room status, including occupied, vacant, clean, inspected, out-of-order, and out-of-service rooms, ensuring timely room readiness for arriving guests.
• Review room inventory and out-of-order/out-of-service rooms on a daily basis and follow up with the relevant departments to maximize room availability.
• Work closely with the Front Desk team, particularly during peak arrival and departure periods, to ensure smooth room allocation and seamless guest flow.
• Coach and guide Front Desk colleagues, ensuring consistent adherence to established service standards, operational procedures, and service sequences.
• Conduct onboarding and on-the-job training for new colleagues, continuously supporting their development and motivating the team to achieve exceptional performance.
• Handle guest requests, concerns, and complaints in a courteous and efficient manner, providing appropriate instructions and follow-up to the relevant colleagues to ensure guest satisfaction. Maintain accurate records of complaints and ensure timely closure.
• Manage room inventory effectively to support maximum occupancy and optimize revenue opportunities, including the implementation of approved overbooking strategies where applicable.
• Support the Front Office team in maximizing hotel revenue through effective upselling initiatives and room upgrade opportunities.
• Lead Hello MO moments from the back office and ensure guest telephone calls are answered promptly and professionally.
• Handle guest inquiries and requests related to rooms, including room moves, room preferences, amenities, and other accommodation-related requirements.
• Provide basic Front Office support when required,…