Door Attendant - Knightsbridge, London
- Employer
- Jumeirah Carlton Tower
- Location
- Knightsbridge, London
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 2 Dec 2024
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Door Attendant - Knightsbridge, London
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 market with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, including 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.
Situated in the heart of Knightsbridge, one of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, Jumeirah Carlton Tower is the quintessential address in SW1 where heritage meets contemporary luxury. Featuring 186 beautifully appointed guest rooms, 87 of which have the fantastic benefit of a balcony, a rarity for the capital, enabling guests to take full advantage of the stunning views across London. The property also boasts the city’s largest naturally lit swimming pool, situated at the impressive rooftop health club and spa, The Peak, access to the private Cadogan Gardens.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Door Attendant to join us at Jumeirah Carlton Tower. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:
- To load cars for departing guests, ensuring a polite manner and courteous farewell, remembering to confirm the number of pieces with the departing guest
- To unload luggage from the cars for arriving guests, following health and safety manual handling guidelines.
- To direct and escort guests to reception announcing them by name
- To ensure that the hotel's driveway and main entrance and car-park are clean and free of traffic at all times, ensuring that all defects are reported to the concierge or placed directly into Hot Sos.
- To liaise with the valet parking attendant on arriving and departing guest vehicles, ensuring that all vehicles are checked thoroughly prior to acceptance/handover.
- To assist with moving of guest vehicles to the entrance of the car-park if required.
- To provide red carpet service for VIPs and Weddings.
- To call for a taxi for the guest upon request.
- To offer various information to guest regarding the hotel services, facilities as well as general information.
- Reports any incidents, complaints, suspicious persons or safety hazards immediately.
About you:
- Must have UK driving license and experience with driving luxury vehicles.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry, preferably in a luxury hotel environment.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to provide personalized service to discerning guests, ensuring their needs are met with efficiency and professionalism.
- Familiarity with luggage handling procedures, including proper lifting techniques and care for guests' belongings, to maintain the hotel's high standards of service.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail and upholding the hotel's brand reputation.
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays, to ensure seamless guest service.
About the Benefits:
Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who like to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry. This includes…
- Competitive salary + excellent service charge
- 28 holidays inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Extra holiday for significant Birthdays (21.30.40. etc.)
- Life insurance
- Next pension
- Jumeirah perks website access – discount
- F&B and Spa treatment discount
- Lieu day if you work on Bank Holidays
- Dry cleaning of uniform or Business attire
- Meals on duty
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellness benefits – Chiropodist, Flu jabs, and more!
- Taxi service after hours
- Social events & recognitions programs
- Ongoing training & development
- Weeding/Baby gift
- Cycle scheme
- Internal transfer scheme
- Eye test and discount for VDU users
- Dental cash back plan
- External transfer scheme
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