Guest Experience Manager

START YOUR JOURNEY WITH US

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai welcomes you to the heart of the city's lively downtown district with modern luxury and award-winning service. Soaring above Sheikh Zayed Road, our bustling and dynamic 5-star hotel is one of the tallest in the world, consisting of two towers with 1608 rooms and boasts awe-inspiring views of the water and Dubai cityscape. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or a workout in the fitness center before easing tired muscles with a massage at Saray Spa. Sample the flavors of the world at our 10 restaurants and lounges, which offer Japanese, Italian, Indian and Thai cuisine. For those planning an event in downtown Dubai, UAE our hotel offers 80,000 square feet of adaptable space, including a striking ballroom and outdoor venues. Explore, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera which are all minutes away.

LOVE WHAT YOU DO EVEN MORE

At JW Marriott®, treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we treat our associates. Because we believe it takes people who genuinely love what they do to create a truly extraordinary experience.

Here at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, we are looking for talented individuals, to join our amazing family and in return we are able to offer you the following:

• An amazing career opportunity to not just work with us but open opportunities worldwide with our extensive portfolio of hotels.
• Learning opportunities with some of the best professionals the region has to offer.
• We aim to promote our associates within as soon as the opportunity arises, so we hope to see you progress your career in line with our training and promotion schedule.
• A competitive salary with excellent benefits which include accommodation, meals on duty, Transportation, and:
  • World class training and development, including leadership development.
  • Recognition programs.
  • Discounted accommodation in over 8,000 hotels all over the world. Yes, 8,000!
  • Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars.
  • Discounts for your friends and family.
  • Unlimited career opportunities (Internationally and locally)
  • Medical and Life insurance
• Amazing support to ensure you have all the tools you require to complete your day-to-day tasks.

OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE ROLE:

JOB SUMMARY

To supervise and provide overall direction to the guest services and concierge teams ensuring efficiency and to maintain high standards of hospitality and service at all times.

Provide professional secretarial skills to the guests of the hotel, provide adequate information, anticipate guest needs and offer personalized service in order to ensure guest satisfaction.

Curating and delivering an exceptional experience for guests to the hotel as the first point of contact until departure.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in similar role, must be a Les Clefs d’Or Member.

Skills and Knowledge

• Computer and strong hospitality skills
  • Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and co-workers
  • Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking
  • Hotel and local knowledge

Education or Certification

• Higher secondary and above, Basic Computer skills, Typing speed of 40 words per minute.

Specific Duties

The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:

• Coordinates day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Supports concierge team to keep them focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results.
• Understands the impact of department’s operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed goals.
• Establishes relationships with local attractions, restaurants and other businesses to enhance guests’ experiences.
• Provides recommendations and arranges services for guests as requested (e.g., car rental, airline and train tickets, office services, beauty and barber services, baby sitting, repairs, shopping).
• Maintains knowledge of rooms and their locations, services and facilities of the hotel.
• Ensures repeat and VIP guests are receiving appropriate service and ensures their requests are carried out.
• Responds to emergency situations using appropriate procedures.
• Maintains awareness of daily operations and events at the hotel.
• Maintains knowledge of daily house-count, arrivals/departures, VIPs, scheduled in-house group names, background, activities, locations, and times as well as special requests/arrangements
• Provides warm welcome and anticipation of guest needs throughout their stay.
• Encourages and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
• Ensures concierge team effectively handles guest requests and adheres to all hotel policies, procedures and standards while striving towards total guest satisfaction.
• Maintains awareness of cultural differences needed to meet guest's specific needs and requirements.
• Provides check-in and check-out services and handles reservations when needed.
• Maintains knowledge of rooms and their locations, services and facilities of the hotel.
• Welcome all guests with a smile and maintain a professional approach at all times.
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude towards all guests.
• Have a throughout Knowledge with Check-in and check-out procedures, rooms type, location and rates.
• Be familiar with the hotel services and hours of operations.
• Be aware of ongoing functions and meetings.
• Be familiar with the city events.
• Be familiar with all local attractions, hotels, restaurants, etc...
• Control all activities of concierge/business center according to the posted rates and charge these accordingly.
• Check all arrivals with airport pick-up requests and arrange Limousine
• Understands and follows all call in procedure for all emergency plans including accident, death, elevator, thefts, vicious crimes, bombs, fire, etc.
• Participates as needed in the investigation of associate and guest accidents
• Understands and complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.
• Supervises & assists all areas of the concierge under minimum supervision.
• Serves as a leader in displaying outstanding hospitality skills.
• Empowers associates to provide excellent customer service.
• Observes service behaviors of associates and provides feedback to individuals.
• Conducts monthly job chats, half yearly and yearly performance management along with the chief concierge.
• Maintains high visibility in public areas during peak times.
• Conduct leadership performance reviews for all direct Reports both midyear and Year end.
• Provides immediate assistance to guests as requested.
• Maintains a track of guest service engagement.
• Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with associates.
• Leads by example for training and role plays for all guest related interactions.
• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Be able to perform any additional scope of duties if requested by the Management.

In joining Marriott Hotels, 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.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.