English This is the first person guests meet and get in the contact with when they first arrive at the hotel, that means that you as a receptionist have to make a good the first impression about the hotel by welcoming guests warmly and with a friendly smile. Receptionist position is ideal for those who are professional and who like interacting and communicating with people from different countries. The purpose of the receptionist is to ensure that guests experience maximum comfort and satisfaction at the hotel. You will have to manage room bookings (reservations) or thematic restaurant bookings. You would usually work shifts, which could include evenings, weekends and public holidays. You have to be smartly and neatly dressed always, and should be in the know of all activities going on in the hotel.
-Duties
The main tasks of receptionist:
- Meeting and greeting clients.
- Booking meetings.
- Arranging couriers.
- Keeping the reception area tidy.
- Answering and forwarding phone calls.
- Screening phone calls.
- Sorting and distributing post.
-Area Description
Dubai is a city with year-round sunshine, deserts, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls, fascinating legacy attractions and a prosperous business community. Millions of leisure and business visitors come each year from around the world to visit Dubai.
This city is well known as the entertainment capital of the Middle East. Party lovers from all over the world go to Dubai to splash out in the most expensive places in the city.
There are so many international visitors in Dubai and therefore English is common among people.
Dubai is famous not only with its spectacular attractions but its skyline offers stunning architectural projects, for instance the world's tallest building – BurjKhalifa, the stunning Palm trilogy, the Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina, there are so many landmarks in Dubai that make visitors excited and bring them unforgettable emotions.
-Requirements
The program is highly beneficial for those having a degree related to tourism and hospitality. Previous work experience in the same field is considered an advantage.
-Curriculum Activities
Employees can spend their leisure time as they love. Dubai has a very diverse and lively entertainment scene, with many bars, restaurants, clubs and cinemas catering particularly for the large expatriate population. Due to the strict licensing laws, many venues serving alcohol are located in hotels, but there are particular areas of the city with significant numbers of independent establishments such as Wafi City and the Irish Village in Garhoud. Music and dancing in bars and clubs is not allowed during the month of Ramadan.
Dubai offers a particularly good standard of world-class entertainment, being on the international circuit for many theatre and dance groups, rock bands, singers, comedians and other entertainers.
Some of the most popular nightclubs and bars in Dubai include Trilogy, Leftbank, The Agency at the Emirates Towers Hotel, Barasti Bar at the Dubai International Marine Club in Umm Sugeim, the Blue Bar at the Dubai International Convention Centre on Sheik Zayed Road, and Seville's at the Pyramids, Wafi City. There are numerous other western and Arabic-style clubs throughout the city, with one of the most popular entertainment areas being Madinat Jumeirah at Jumeirah Beach.
-Work Day
During the day person is working 8 hours with the lunch break. The day invloves every day tasks of the receptionist that has to be done at the end of the working day.
-Who Can Apply
Students ath want to join our International practice program.This will give you a life changing experience. You will get international working experience which always will be valuable for future employment. You will earn money, meet new people, learn about new cultures, improve language skills, develop communication skills, improve your personality and make unforgettable memories.
