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Dubai Holding Team Leader - Front Office - Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah & the Hotel:
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 28 properties across the Middle East, 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 a Team Leader to join the Front Office Team at Jumeirah Beach Hotel . The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:
Managing the day-to-day activities of the team.
Motivating and guiding the team to achieve organizational/departmental goals.
Developing and implementing a timeline to achieve targets.
Lead the team by example by demonstrating compassion, honesty, and integrity.
Ensure all personnel, clients and their guests are greeted and attended to in a professional, efficient, and discreet manner, where applicable.
Ensure Duty roasters are compiled and advise on changes as applicable.
Responsible for preparing reports and maintaining appropriate filling systems.
Brief staff regarding duties before shift starts in their respective domain (Front Office, Housekeeping and Laundry, Reservations and Telecommunication, Transport, Experience Team, Conference and Events, F&B Culinary and Service, Security, Human Capital, Engineering, Spa, Kids Club,Health Club and Retail) as applicable to your role and as per your department and function to ensure team remains up to date on all directives received from middle or higher management.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in English and a second language (Russian, German, Arabic or French) would be an added advantage.
At least 2-3 years of experience as a Team Leader in a luxury hotel.
Exposure to working with a multi-cultural team
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.