Summary
Marriott International is hiring a Guest Arrival Expert - Bellman for The St. Regis Abu Dhabi. The role assists guests arriving at and leaving the hotel, personally greets and escorts them, and provides courteous service in line with hotel standards. Responsibilities also include handling and recording guest complaints, respecting guest privacy, and maintaining workplace cleanliness. The employer prefers candidates with one year of related work experience in a luxury hotel.
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From the very first opening of the St. Regis New York, St. Regis has stood as a symbol of uncompromising elegance and bespoke service. As the original house of luxury, St. Regis continues to redefine modern luxury through great service. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi merges authentic Arabian hospitality with more than a hundred years of bespoke St. Regis tradition.
Crafted for modern connoisseurs who desire exceptional experiences, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is the social epicenter for royalty, discerning travelers and luminaries in the art of living. The hotel comprises of 283 elegantly appointed guest rooms including 55 suites, most of which boast breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf and Abu Dhabi city, including the extraordinary Abu Dhabi Suite – the highest suspended suite in the world, connecting the two Nation Towers.
The St. Regis is part of Marriott International, a brand leader, offering the most powerful portfolio in the industry, our more than 30 leading brands and nearly 9,100 properties in 142 countries and territories give people more ways to connect, experience and expand their world. At the heart of The St. Regis, our exceptional staff whom we address as "Hosts," are the ultimate luxury ambassadors, dedicated to providing our guests with an exquisite stay and unforgettable experiences. Pursue your passion and grow your expertise at Abu Dhabi’s best address—The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, the house of luxury who is awarded with the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star Rating.
Job Requirement:
To assist guests arriving and leaving the Hotel and to carry out any other duties as requested by the Concierge.
Main Responsibilities
◆ To be an ambassador of the Front Office and the hotel, in and outside the work place
◆ To provide a personal service to all the guests, fully aware and following the hotel standards and procedures
◆ To ensure that all guests receive a warm welcome and that they enjoy their stay / visit being offered the finest personal service.
◆ To personally greet and escort the guests rather than pointing out directions
◆ To ensure that the privacy of the guests and the confidentiality of the information is respected
◆ To ensure uncompromising levels of cleanliness and maintenance of the work place through own responsibility
◆ To properly use the supplies, equipment and to ask for requisitions accordingly
◆ To manage any guest complaint in a professional manner, by owning it, resolving it to the guest’s satisfaction and recording it
◆ To call the supervisor or manager for advice in serious cases or if an approval is required
◆ To ensure a proper use of the telephone etiquette as per St. Regis standards
◆ To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform, pride pin and name tag. To maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene and adhere to the hotel and department appearance standards.
◆ To provide friendly, courteous and professional service at all times
◆ To maintain good working relationships with all colleagues
◆ To read and understand the hotel’s Employee Handbook and adhere to the hotel’s rules and regulations and in particular, the policies and procedures relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety
◆ To comply with local legislation as required
◆ To respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the needs of the hotel
◆ To be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capability as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments / areas if required, to meet business demands and guest service needs
◆ To attend trainings and meetings as and when required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Related Work Experience: 1 year related work experience in a luxury hotel.
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Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.