Animator

AccorHotel; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel chain in Dubai is seeking an Animator responsible for organizing and delivering engaging activities for guests. This full-time role involves planning daily programs, hosting entertainment events, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience in a hospitality setting, and strong interpersonal skills to enhance the guest experience and promote participation. This role requires a friendly and energetic personality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven experience in entertainment or guest relations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily entertainment programs.
• Interact actively with guests to encourage participation.
• Host evening entertainment like quizzes or shows.
• Monitor the safety of guests during activities.
• Work with other departments to coordinate events.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Friendly and outgoing

Education

High school diploma

Degree in hospitality or recreation

Job description

The Animator is responsible for organizing coordinating and delivering engaging recreational and entertainment activities for hotel guests of all ages. This role is essential in creating a vibrant enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the guest experience and encourages guest participation and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan organize and execute daily entertainment programs and activities (e.g. games sports arts & crafts themed evenings kids activities).
• Interact actively with guests encouraging participation and ensuring everyone feels welcome and included.
• Host or support evening entertainment such as quizzes karaoke live shows or themed parties.
• Monitor and ensure the safety of guests during all activities.
• Work closely with other departments (e.g. F&B Front Office) to coordinate events and enhance guest satisfaction.
• Maintain activity equipment and areas in clean and working condition.
• Adapt activities to suit guest demographics and seasonal demand.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve minor issues during activities.
• Represent the hotels values with a friendly and energetic attitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree or certification in hospitality tourism performing arts or recreation is a plus.
• Proven experience in entertainment recreation guest relations or a similar role preferably in a hotel resort or cruise ship environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills must be friendly outgoing and confident engaging with guests of all ages and backgrounds.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time