Executive - Conference and Events - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 30 properties across the Middle East, Africa, 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.

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 Executive to join Conference and Events team of luxury Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• To execute all hotel events with a seamless turnover, from Business Development Managers to Service Managers, and through to post event follow up, ensure that all customers are given consistent high level of service throughout each event. Responsible for the total event service process of events with capacity up to 1000 guests.
• Coordinate with the Sales Centre, Business Development Managers, relevant Hotel Departments, and the customers.
• Follow the hotel's selling strategy for events and groups and ensure compliance with all relevant policies.
• Set up and manage room blocks for group events and ensure appropriate function space is blocked to accommodate group requirements.
• Follow all accounting policies regarding payment and billing procedures and conduct post-event billing reviews to ensure accuracy.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management or any other relevant field.
• Problem solving, leadership and team management skills.
• Detail oriented.

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.