Assistant Manager, Guest Relations

Atlantis Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

F&B privileges

Discounted property rates

Health insurance (incl. dental)

Annual flights

Life insurance

Incentive program

Wellness & social initiatives

Job summary

Atlantis, The Palm, a Kerzner International luxury resort on Palm Jumeirah, seeks an Assistant Manager, Guest Relations to lead the Guest Relations and Concierge teams and ensure personalized, seamless VIP experiences.

The ideal candidate brings 5-star ultra-luxury hospitality experience, strong leadership, and superb interpersonal and organizational skills, with a track record in VIP or butler services; you will collaborate across hotel departments to exceed guest expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in 5-star ultra-luxury hospitality, VIP or butler services.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and operate Guest Relations and Concierge functions to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Develop and maintain a high-performing team, upholding luxury service standards.
• Collaborate with hotel departments to consistently exceed guest expectations.
• Manage VIP and high-profile guest relations and special occasions.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Assistant Manager, Guest Relations (21209)

A part of Kerzner International, a global leader in luxury hospitality, Atlantis, The Palm is a world where iconic stays, legendary adventures, and the boldest flavours all come together to transport guests to A World Away.

The iconic resort, located on the crescent of Palm Island, features 1,544 Rooms, Suites, and Signature Suites, each designed with thoughtful details inspired by the sea. It is the ultimate destination for world-class dining, bringing together some of the most renowned celebrity chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants. The resort is also home to unforgettable experiences, from record-breaking thrills at the world’s largest waterpark to stunning views of 65,000 marine animals in the aquarium, and close encounters with resident Indo-Pacific dolphins at Dolphin Bay.

Behind this extraordinary destination are over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities. Together, we foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talent is nurtured, wellbeing is prioritised, and careers truly thrive.

About The Role

The Assistant Manager, Guest Relations at Atlantis The Palm is responsible for the overall leadership and daily operation of the Guest Relations and Concierge functions, ensuring exceptional, personalized, and seamless experiences for all guests. The role provides strong operational leadership across guest engagement, concierge services, VIP and high-profile guest management, special occasions, service recovery, and guest satisfaction. The Assistant Manager, Guest Relations is responsible for developing a high-performing team, maintaining luxury service standards, and ensuring effective collaboration across all hotel departments to consistently exceed guest expectations.

About You

Ideal candidate for this role has consistent experience in 5 star ultra luxury hospitality, especially in VIP or butler services, strong leadership and supervisory skills and proficiency in local knowledge and concierge-level services. We are on a lookout for a candidate with strong organizational and administrative skills, team player and excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.