Head Butler

Raffles Hotels & Resorts; Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Makkah is seeking a Butler Services Supervisor to oversee daily operations and ensure maximum guest satisfaction. The role involves managing butler services, coaching team members, and maintaining high standards. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, strong communication skills, and an ability to work in a team-focused environment. This position offers a unique opportunity in hospitality with a commitment to exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications preferred.
• Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the Butler Services.
• Manage shift ensuring Butler services meet guest expectations.
• Assist in coaching and developing butlers for performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Education

University/College degree in a related discipline

Job description

Company Description

Raffles Makkah Palace promises the exceptional standards inherent in the Raffles name and enhanced by Arab hospitality values. Raffles Makkah Palace offers 219 Suites & duplex Villas with breathtaking views of the Masjid Al Haram, the Holy Ka’aba and the city. The hotel combines the best of local cuisine and international dishes in each of its four outlets creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere in this diving setting. Guests can also indulge and immerse themselves in a relaxing sensory experience in our world renowned spa and fitness center or hold high-powered business gatherings in any of our state-of-the-art meeting rooms.

Job Description

• Supervising the daily operations of the Butler Services and ensure smooth operation to achieve maximum guest satisfaction and maintaining set customer service standards.
• Responsible for managing the shift and ensuring the Butler related services are provided to guests in accordance to set service standards.
• Assist management in coaching and developing butlers to ensure competence performance and succession objectives are met.
• Familiar with the set-up and functionality of all equipment in the Suites.
• Manage in a hands-on manner the daily operation of the Butler Department.
• Attend to service the suites and other assigned areas as needed, including but not limited to: food & beverage service, restocking product, equipment and supplies.
• Exhibit exceptional customer service at all times to both guests and fellow employees when communicating instruction, information or advice ensuring the information is received in a timely manner and understood.
• To assist the Duty Manager in efficiently managing the shift according to the established concept statement providing a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service at all times.
• Prepare, administer and compile reports as required in an accurate and timely manner.
• Liaise with other departments on daily operation’s needs.
• Handle guest enquiry in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints or problem to Duty Manager or Butler Services Manager if no immediate solution can be found and assure proper and complete follow up with guests.
• Collecting and updating guest personal information, preferences, practices, and hobbies to ensure guest has a detailed and accurate guest history database.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications preferred
• University/College degree in a related discipline an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
  
  

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