Summary
Dorchester Collection is recruiting a Butler for The Lana in Dubai. The role includes providing personalized guest service, preparing rooms for arrival, responding to requests, and coordinating with departments including Front Office and Food & Beverage. The Butler also assists with in-room food and beverage service, packing and unpacking, and guest concerns. Applicants should have at least one year of similar experience in a luxury five-star brand, be a certified butler professional, and communicate comfortably in English; Arabic is preferred. Benefits include shared company accommodation, transportation, medical and life insurance, and a flight allowance every 24 months.
The posting
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Hotel
The Lana
Division & Department
Rooms - Butler Services
Job Title
Butler
Contract Type
Permanent
Status
Full time
Position Overview
We are not just a collection of hotels, but instead a talented community. A family with a shared passion and commitment to, unapologetically, love and breathe who we are every day. An eclectic grouping who really care about each other and our guests, where belonging transcends all else. We do this with a backdrop of extraordinary hotels, steeped in history, glamour, and stories, which provide the perfect stage for our people – our Legends – to live our vision –Treasured by Guests, Cherished by Employees, Celebrated Worldwide.
Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity. When submitting your application, please let us know if you require any special accommodation during the interview process.
We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Butler you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.
What you'll get
As a Butler at The Lana, Dorchester Collection Dubai here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:
- Competitive Salary Package
- World-class Development Opportunities
- Complimentary stays with breakfast included in our sister Dorchester Collection hotels.
- 50% off at bars and restaurants within all our sister Dorchester Collection hotels
- Meals on Duty
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flight Allowance every 24 months
- Shared Company Accommodation
- Company provided transportation to and from work
- Uniform provided by the Company with complimentary laundry
- Service Charge
What you'll do
You’ll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:
- You are responsible to provide professional and personalized service to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience.
- You should be knowledgeable of in-suite services, technology and amenities, hotel services and city-wide activities.
- You will ensure the allocated guest rooms are ready on time, and all special requests have been prepared. Work with other departments, notably front office, and Food & Beverage, to manage our guests’ requests.
- Receive guests in a professional and friendly manner, exceeding guest expectations from arrival through to departure. Act as a point of contact for the guest during their stay, assisting with any arrangements or requests of the guests.
- You will be responsible for packing, unpacking, serving Food & Beverage requirements in the room and liaising with other departments to have seamless access and service to the suite/rooms.
- You will assist guests and handle any guest concerns in a professional manner and ensure a positive outcome.
- Responsible for the cleanliness and proper handling of assigned work areas, equipment, and materials.
- Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us every day. As a Butler, you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
- You will be motivated with passion and commitment.
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Butler, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specific details on how we care for our hotel and guests.
What you'll bring
- You’ll bring your unique personality and passion to the role and the team.
- You have a talent for problem solving attention to detail and the ability to quickly adapt to a constantly changing environment.
- As a detail orientated and hands on Team Player with strong interpersonal skills, you will be able to interact with all departments to ensure a cohesive working environment and to get things done.
- You will be passionate, dynamic, and guest focused who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of guest service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
- You will be knowledgeable of PMS, payroll and purchasing systems and be computer literate.
- Communication is what keeps our department running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong guest service ethic.
- English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in this language Additional languages such as Arabic, are preferred.
- You will have at least 1 years’ experience in a similar position in a luxury 5-star brand, pre-opening experience would be advantageous. Middle East experience would be advantageous.
- You must be a certified butler professional.
Job Location
United Arab Emirates
Location
Dubai