Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for an Assistant Concierge Manager to join our Concierge team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the city’s largest hotel conference centres. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award-winning culinary cuisines.

About the job

Based at the Emirates palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Concierge Department, the Assistant Concierge Manager is responsible for supervision of the day-to-day operation of the Concierge department including Bellman, Doorman, Airport Representative, Bell Captain and Porte Cochere Supervisor to ensure that all patrons of the Emirates Palace receive efficient, professional service on the highest exceptional standards. The Assistant Concierge Manager reports to the Chief Concierge.

As an Assistant Concierge Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assistant Concierge Manager is required at all times to set a high example in regards to punctuality, appearance, attitude, leadership, guest relations, observance of Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental policies and procedures, loyalty to management and interdepartmental cooperation.
• To supervise the day-to-day operation of the Bell Department.
• Ensure that the Emirates Palace Entrance, Lobby and lights are clean, neat and tidy and inform Housekeeping or Engineering of any work that may be required.
• To check guests’ needs by liaising with other operational departments.
• To assist guests in itinerary planning and suggestion of activities. Build an excellent relationship with any travel related industry in the area.
• Keep up to date with happenings and new venues in Abu Dhabi and beyond, ensuring team is fully aware of relevant information and concepts, to make proper recommendations to guests.
• To supervise the day-to-day collection and delivery of luggage ensuring that a speedy and efficient service is provided to all guests and patrons of the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.
• Monitor HotSOS and HelloMO for efficient operations and swift response to guest queries.
• To instruct the Bell Captain and supervisor the daily operation.
• To organize assistance with guest luggage and parcels, ensuring that luggage is collected and delivered speedy and efficiently when requested.
• Furnish the guest or their interested parties such available information as any be needed and requests, provided that the information is not deemed confidential by the management policies, rules and regulations.
• Ensure all staff are fully aware of any special event in the Emirates Palace and in Abu Dhabi and regularly update the staff of any changes.
• Place orders for the newspaper requirement of the daily operations.
• To assist in maintaining and developing agreed standards within Concierge Department.
• To attend all F.O. meetings, training sessions/program that are requested by the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Management.
• To assist in the conducting of annual performance evaluations.
• To have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, train, correct and demonstrate all duties and tasks in the assigned place of work according to the standard operating procedures.
• Revise and elaborate SOPs when appropriate.
• Train team and new joiners on SOPs, LQA and Forbes Standards.
• To assign responsibilities to staff members, implementing multi-tasking and periodic performance checks.
• Ensure that luggage storage room is in order, guest baggage/articles are stored/registered correctly, and items that exceed the established time frame pass to the next phase as per policy.
• To assist in planning the weekly working schedules to ensure that the outlets are adequately staffed to handle the levels of business.
• To ensure that all employees report for duty punctually always wearing the correct uniform and name badge.
• Ensure that grooming of team is at highest level and compliant with MOAUH standards.
• Assist in the training of the employees ensuring that they have the necessary skills to perform their duties with the maximum levels of productivity and efficiency.

As an Assistant Concierge Manager, we expect from you: 

• Previous experience in the same role in a high volume internationally recognized luxury hotel chain, resort experience is a plus
• BSc or similar in Hospitality Management is preferred
• An outgoing personality with excellent communication and organizational skills, problem solving, detail oriented and multitasking
• Customer-service oriented, helpful and enthusiastic, with a good sense of humor
• Good command of written and spoken English, additional language will be an advantage

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

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