Assistant Head Concierge - The Carlton Tower Jumeirah (New Opening)
About the job
- To directly assist in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation and co-ordination of the Concierge Department covering Bell Service, Transportation, Doorman and Valet Parking and the Concierge desk as an integrated Department by providing a highly personalised service ensuring maximum guest satisfaction and adhering to the standard required by the hotel
- To supervise the employees with the concerned area of the Concierge Department ensuring that the correct standards and methods of operation are maintained as stated in the departmental operations manual.
- To assist the Head Concierge in the recruitment process and in conjunction with Human Resources and Front of House Manager, all Concierge staff.
- To maintain contact with Concierges worldwide via the Golden Keys Society
- To directly assist in ensuring the optimum use of the transportation services in terms of transfers, or hire.
- To be constantly up to date on the in-house activities and to upsell the hotel at all times.
- To assist in the building of an efficient team of employees by taking an active interest in their welfare, safety and development.
- To ensure that provide a friendly, courteous and professional service at all times.
- To assist in the training of employees ensuring that they have the necessary skills to perform their duties with the maximum efficiency and in the most productive manner.
- To supervise the employees within the department, ensuring that the correct standards and methods of service are maintained as stated in the Hotel and Department Operations Manual.
- To assist in conducting yearly appraisals for all staff to review their general performance, discuss existing problems and areas of improvement.
- Have experience working in a world class hospitality business
- Have a passion for service and the ability to innovate, ideally with a proven track record within 5 star luxury hotels
- Have the ability to manage in a diverse and luxury environment with a focus on guest experience
- Excellent people management skills as a solution focussed leader
- Have strong organisational and time management skills with a high degree of flexibility
- Be commercially focused
- Be a self-motivator and someone who is ready to challenge in the interest of continuous improvement
- Have an outgoing and assertive personality
- Excellent level of English
- Be friendly, approachable and professional
- Free meals on duty
- Dry cleaning of uniforms / office attire
- 28 days paid annual leave including bank holidays
- Extra day of holiday for significant birthdays
- 50% off all Jumeirah restaurants and bars
- Generous discounted Jumeirah hotel rates
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Recognition and Social calendar
- Dental cover
- Company Pension Scheme
- Excellent training and development opportunities
About you
- Language required: English.
The company
JUMEIRAH™ Hotels & Resorts are regarded as among the most luxurious and innovative in the world and have won numerous international travel and tourism awards.
The company was founded in 1997 and currently operates 20 hotels in 7 countries. Jumeirah’s promise of STAY DIFFERENT™ delivers imaginative and exhilarating experiences in culturally connected environments offering a thoughtful and generous service.
In line with this promise, the individuality of the Jumeirah portfolio is unmistakable, encompassing Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi; the world renowned Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, the world’s most luxurious hotel and recognised as the symbol of Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai; Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa in Kuwait; Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives; Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel in Shanghai; Jumeirah Frankfurt in Germany; Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa in Mallorca, Spain; as well as Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London.
Jumeirah Group also manages two five-star luxury serviced residences: Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre in Dubai and Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living in London; Talise, our spa brand; Jumeirah Restaurants, our restaurant division; the thrilling Wild Wadi Waterpark; and the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management.
Whenever you stay with us or use any of our services, our aim is for you to come away with a sense of the Jumeirah spirit - a genuinely caring and personal service. In our own words, to STAY DIFFERENT™.
Assistant Head Concierge - The Carlton Tower Jumeirah (New Opening)
Full-time, Indefinite
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