Guest Services Executive (Italian Speaker) - Front Office - Jumeirah Al Naseem

About Jumeirah & the Hotel

For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality with its unwavering Stay Different brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings 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 scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain 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.

Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Group’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. The mega resort 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 opportunity has arisen for a Guest Services Executive to join the Front Office Team in Jumeirah Al Naseem. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Providing check in/check out assistance. Assisting in pre-registration activities or extended stay requests. Manage Group bookings and check in and check out following standard protocols as applicable to respective domains.
• Ensure that the guest is promptly allotted the assigned room courteously. Instruct the bell desk to escort the guest directly to the room/suite after proceeding with the check-in formalities.
• Accurately and professionally communicate rates associated with facilities, products, and services, utilize suggestive selling techniques, demonstrate advantages, and create value for our guests.
• Carry out cashiering duties like foreign currency exchange, paid outs etc.
• Handle and maintain the cash float, take full responsibility for it ensuring that it is always balanced.
• Maintain the privacy of all guests by ensuring that no details of the guests are disclosed to anybody.
• Identify and anticipate guest’s needs and assist in any possible way, keeping in mind Heart of Jumeirah standards.
• Ensure adherence to departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions enabling delivery of luxurious service to guests and in line with Jumeirah standard of excellence.

About You:

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

• A minimum of 2 years of Concierge, Guest Relations, or Front Office experience in a 5-star hotel setting.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Opera PMS (Cloud), HotSoS, and Sevenrooms.
• Clear and effective communication skills in English and proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Russian or any European language.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks with meticulous attention to detail, coupled with effective organizational skills for handling multiple responsibilities.

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.