Guest Services Executive - Guest Relations - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated signature dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

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.