Door Attendant - Concierge

Jumeirah Group - Other locations; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in the UAE is looking for a Door Attendant to join their Concierge team. Responsibilities include greeting guests, opening car doors, coordinating luggage delivery, and assisting with security. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, demonstrate excellent grooming standards, and be proficient in English. This role comes with an attractive tax-free salary and generous benefits, making it a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a career in luxury hospitality.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates

Excellent leave and health care package

Flights home

Life insurance

Responsibilities

• Greets all guests entering and leaving the hotel entrance.
• Opens the car door for all guests in a courteous manner.
• Coordinates with bell attendants for luggage delivery.
• Handles the safe storage of luggage.
• Hails taxis and assists guests with seating.
• Identifies and assists with security matters.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to tolerate moderate amounts of walking

Demonstrates excellent grooming standards

Proficient in English (Read/Write/Speak)

Job description

About Jumeirah & the Hotel

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About Jumeirah Saadiyat Island

A sustainable hospitality leader in the capital, Jumeirah Saadiyat Island is a breadth of fresh air offering an eco-friendly stay amidst contemporary surroundings on the Abu Dhabi coastline. Surrounded by natural beauty and designed to care for every aspect for guest wellbeing, the resort resembles a perennial summerhouse where visitors can experience Abu Dhabi Island life at its best. The luxury beachfront resort is home to seven world-class restaurants and bars, three swimming pools and the award-winning spa featuring an extensive menu of specialised treatments and exclusive products from all around the world. In addition, guests can utilise a wide range of leisure facilities including a mixed and ladies only gym, a kids club and a tennis court. Boasting 400 metres of pristine private beach and sand dunes, the resort is anchored on one of the most desirable beach locations in the UAE and was conceived with the environment in mind having implemented eco-friendly strategies and initiatives since its launch in 2018.

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for a Door Attendant to join the Concierge in Jumeirah Saadiyat Island. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Greets all guests entering and leaving the hotel entrance, using the appropriate salutation that maintains a welcoming atmosphere
• Open the car door for all guests arriving or leaving from the main entrance of the property in a polite and courteous manner and greet them with a warm smile welcoming them on arrival and departure
• Co-ordinates with the bell attendants to ensure they remove luggage/parcels from vehicles of guests arriving at the hotel entrance and to arrange for their delivery to the guest rooms
• Handle the safe storage of luggage, in the storeroom making sure it is always kept clean and tidy
• Hails taxis for Guests, using the designated taxi company, opening the taxi doors, and helping them to be seated to provide them with the appropriate assistance required
• Identify and assist with security matters as a first point of call for guests checking into the SBU to ensure any security risks are minimized

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to tolerate moderate amounts of walking
• Demonstrates excellent grooming standards
• Proficient in English (Read/Write/Speak – Essential)

About the Benefits

We offer an attractive tax‑free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, life insurance, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.