Guest Services Executive - Guest Relations - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

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

Job summary

A premier luxury hotel in the United Arab Emirates is looking for a Guest Service Executive to join their Guest Relations team. The role focuses on delivering exceptional service to VIP guests, handling guest requests, and communicating important information to improve the guest experience. Candidates should have at least a year of luxury hospitality experience and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The position offers a tax-free salary in Dirhams, generous benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates

Health care package including dental

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year luxury hospitality experience in a similar role.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting and escorting all arriving VIP guests to their rooms.
• Provide information on the Hotel’s outlets and make reservations.
• Handle administrational duties of the Guest Relations Operation.
• Respond to guest requests for particular services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal abilities

Multitasking

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends

Job description

About Jumeirah & the Hotel

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 30 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. 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.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai’s premier lifestyle and family-friendly destination, is located on Jumeirah Beach Road just 15km from the city centre and 25km from Dubai International Airport. Since its opening in 1997, this landmark property, characterised by its iconic wavelike silhouette and renowned façade, stands proudly on Dubai's most exclusive private beachfront.

With 599 sea-facing rooms and suites and 19 private villas, Jumeirah Beach Hotel provides access to the very best leisure, health and wellness facilities for all our guests, including the award-winning Talise Spa, state-of-the-art J Club fitness and wellness centre, and Sinbad’s Kids Club, as well as extensive conference and banqueting facilities. The beach resort also boasts a wide choice of dining options, including signature outlet Bastion, recently rated as one of the top restaurants recognised in the prestigious Gault & Millau UAE Guide 2022.

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for a Guest Service Executive to join our team of Guest Relations at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• To assist in meeting and escorting all arriving VIP guests to their rooms, ensuring that their needs are met, their luggage swiftly sent to their rooms and that they are checked-in in a courteous and efficient manner without delay.
• Provide the latest information on the Hotel’s outlets, amenities, services and facilities whilst actively upselling and making reservations as necessary.
• Provide historical and cultural facts of the destination and be a storyteller for Jumeirah and the unique hotel differentiators / interesting facts.
• To handle the administrational duties of the Guest Relations Operation and to ensure effective communication to the business on daily basis, updating with all and any important information that will assist the Hotel Operation and improve the guest stay experience.
• Respond to any guest requests for particular services (e.g., directions, transportation, reservations, dry cleaning, celebrations, other) by making arrangements with the relevant departments and following up to ensure satisfaction.
• To meet and escort all arriving VIP guests to their rooms, ensuring that their needs are met, their luggage swiftly sent to their rooms and that they are checked-in in a courteous and efficient manner without delay.

About you

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

• Minimum of 1 year luxury hospitality experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus

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 including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, 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.