Chief Concierge

AccorHotels Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences, a luxury lifestyle 5-star property in Downtown Dubai, seeks an experienced Concierge leader to enhance guest experiences and drive satisfaction. You will manage a proactive team, build ties with local venues, and promote hotel outlets and services.

Prospective candidates should show strong English communication, hospitality background, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced setting while maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• College Degree in Business, Hospitality, or Related field preferred.
• Knowledge of the local city.
• One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel
• Enter and locate work related information using computers and/or point of sale systems
• Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Concierge team and create an environment where guest service is paramount.
• Build and maintain relationships with Dubai restaurants, bars, clubs, theatres, music venues, etc., that may be used by our guests.
• Consistently strive to increase guest satisfaction in relation to TripAdvisor and general guest feedback.
• Manage the team’s performance on a day-by-day basis and ownership of the team’s performance in relation to guest satisfaction.
• Promote in-house resources and outlets.
• Facilitate the Concierge team to be knowledgeable with all relevant aspects of Dubai (including City events, transport, new openings, restaurant/theatre recommendations, sightseeing)
• Ensure correct reporting procedures for any guest-related incident, accident, complaint, request, are in place.
• Knowledge of all arrivals/departures and ensure guest name used at all times.
• Fully conversant with current hotel availability situation at any given time, and also future availability.
• Complete knowledge of all hotel features and services including Food & Beverage outlets (menu, price range, promotions, and opening hours), spa (facilities, opening hours), etc.
• Manage any specific business service requests (printing, faxing, mobile/computer hire, etc) with charge as appropriate (no Business Service Centre on site).
• Fully conversant with all hotel room types, numbers, layout, locations, rates.
• Fully conversant with special packages, short & long-term promotions (hotel, outlets, spa), and pass on to Sales Department any possible leads which could develop into future business.
• Form part of the fire team and assist in any emergencies which may arise.
• Ensure all necessary supplies are available for Concierge in order to work efficiently, and oversee ordering and completion of Purchase Orders in line with hotel policies and procedures.

Skills

Public contact experience

POS systems literacy

Gracious, friendly demeanor

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Strong English communication (verbal &

Interdepartmental collaboration

Knowledge of Dubai city

Independent work ability

Education

College Degree in Business or Hospitality

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job description

Company Description

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences is a luxury lifestyle 5-star city hotel which belongs to Ennismore under the wider Accor group umbrella.

Boasting 946 units,with254 uniquely designed hotelrooms, 321 hotel apartments and 371 Branded Residences, spread over 75 floors,SLS Dubaiisone of the tallest hotelsand residences in the region.

Awondrous and strikinglandmark in Downtown District, designed by theaward- winning architects andinterior designer Paul Bishop,the SLS Dubai is a unique cabinet of curiosities that never ceases to delight.

Job Description

• Oversee the Concierge team and create an environment where guest service is paramount.
• Build and maintain relationships with Dubai restaurants, bars, clubs, theatres, music venues, etc., that may be used by our guests.
• Consistently strive to increase guest satisfaction in relation to TripAdvisor and general guest feedback.
• Manage the team’s performance on a day-by-day basis and ownership of the team’s performance in relation to guest satisfaction.
• Promote in-house resources and outlets.
• Facilitate the Concierge team to be knowledgeable with all relevant aspects of Dubai (including City events, transport, new openings, restaurant/theatre recommendations, sightseeing)
• Ensure correct reporting procedures for any guest-related incident, accident, complaint, request, are in place.
• Knowledge of all arrivals/departures and ensure guest name used at all times.
• Fully conversant with current hotel availability situation at any given time, and also future availability.
• Complete knowledge of all hotel features and services including Food & Beverage outlets (menu, price range, promotions, and opening hours), spa (facilities, opening hours), etc.
• Manage any specific business service requests (printing, faxing, mobile/computer hire, etc) with charge as appropriate (no Business Service Centre on site).
• Fully conversant with all hotel room types, numbers, layout, locations, rates.
• Fully conversant with special packages, short & long-term promotions (hotel, outlets, spa), and pass on to Sales Department any possible leads which could develop into future business.
• Form part of the fire team and assist in any emergencies which may arise.
• Ensure all necessary supplies are available for Concierge in order to work efficiently, and oversee ordering and completion of Purchase Orders in line with hotel policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• College Degree in Business, Hospitality, or Related field preferred.
• Knowledge of the local city.
• One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel
• Enter and locate work related information using computers and/or point of sale systems
• Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork