Astronomer

Additional Information

Job Number 26043275

Job Category Rooms & Guest Services Operations

Location Nujuma a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ummahat Islands 2-3, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia,VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Job Summary

The Resort Astronomer is responsible for curating exclusive, immersive astronomy experiences for guests in a pristine island reserve environment. This role combines scientific expertise with luxury hospitality, offering personalized stargazing sessions, celestial storytelling, and educational programming that align with the resort’s commitment to sustainability, conservation, and world-class service.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year experience
  
  

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major.
  
  

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke stargazing experiences, including private telescope sessions, guided night sky tours, and VIP astronomy events
• Design and host high-end, engaging astronomy presentations tailored to luxury guests
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain advanced telescopes and observational equipment
• Interpret and present celestial phenomena (e.g., constellations, planets, meteor showers) in a captivating and accessible manner
• Collaborate with sustainability and conservation teams to promote dark-sky initiatives and minimize light pollution across the island
• Integrate astronomy experiences with the resort’s wellness, dining, and cultural offerings (e.g., stargazing dinners, night safaris)
• Monitor weather and astronomical conditions to optimize guest experiences
• Train guest experience teams on basic astronomy knowledge to enhance service delivery
• Contribute to exclusive content creation (guest materials, digital content, event concepts)
• Ensure all activities meet the highest standards of safety, luxury service, and environmental responsibility
  
  

Leading Efforts to Reduce Guest Issues

• Monitors daily guest feedback results and identifies trends in customer experiences as evidenced within internal and external survey data, guest correspondence, and direct customer interaction.
• Communicates trends in data to resort leaders.
• Develops and maintains action plans for addressing trends in guest/customer relations issues and assists in monitoring the progress of various departments.
• Actively participates in resort initiatives to reduce guest “problems” and drives improved problem resolution.
• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Reviews all Guest Compensation awarded and works to mitigate financial exposure to the COA and the organization.
• Engages all departments in resort operations to ensure plans and actions are in place and current in order to meet the needs and expectations of Owners and Guests.
  
  

Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Improves service by communicating with and assisting associates to understand guest needs, and by providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Acts as the “Service Champion” for the resort and seeks out opportunities to enhance the guest experience in all areas of the resort.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service, and creates a positive atmosphere.
• Strives to improve service performance in all departments.
• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Luxury guest engagement and service excellence
• Storytelling and experiential design
• Attention to detail and personalization
• Cultural awareness and adaptability
• Passion for sustainability and conservation
  
  

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.