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Dubai Holding Guest Relations Executive (Hostess) - F&B Service - Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah & the Hotel
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 28 properties across the Middle East, 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.
Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. The megaresort boasts 2km of pristine beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities, as well as exclusive accommodations ranging from penthouses and suites to private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits including a leading conference and banqueting centre. Madinat Jumeirah is also home to over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, as well as a traditional souk featuring Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.
About the Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Guest Relation Executive - Food & Beverage Service in Jumeirah Al Naseem. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:
Identify customer needs and expectations correctly, including those with special needs, and provide appropriate products, services or information.
Meet all reasonable needs and requests of customers within acceptable enterprise time frames.
Identify and take all opportunities to enhance the quality of service.
Recognize customer dissatisfaction promptly and take action to resolve the situation according to individual level of responsibility and Jumeirah customer feedback procedures.
Provide knowledgeable, friendly, professional and efficient F&B support to all colleagues ensuring maximum guest satisfaction in a manner consistent with Madinat Jumeirah standards.
Maintain efficient workflow by adhering to the Sequence of Service and all timeframes and standards detailed in relevant SOP in the F&B Standard’s Manual.
Represents the venue first and last point of guest contact entrusted with their welcome and fond farewell.
Responsible for the warm welcome of all the restaurant’s guests in a friendly and timely manner.
Ensures fond farewell of each guest encouraging them to return.
About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
One year of experience in the same position in a restaurant sector: within a 5-star hotel, luxury restaurant, or upscale bar setting.
Fluent in English and an additional international language is a plus.
Knowledge of Food and Beverage applications: Micros and Sevenrooms.
Passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.
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, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives 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.