Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is looking for a Hotel Driver to join our Guest Experience team, for season 2025. 

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.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking landscapes in the Mediterranean, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport. The beachfront resort comprises of 99 suites and villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with seven restaurants and bars.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino within the Front Services Department in Pylos, Messenia, Greece, the Hotel Driver will be responsible for providing safe, efficient, and personalized transportation services to our esteemed guests, ensuring a seamless and luxurious travel experience that aligns with our five-star LQE standards.
The Hotel Driver reports to the Front Services Manager.

As Hotel Driver, you will be responsible for the following duties: 

• Warmly welcome guests and offer personalized assistance during pick-up and drop-off.
• Provide timely and comfortable transportation for guests to and from Kalamata and Athens Airports.
• Assist with internal errands or staff transfers as needed.
• Assist with luggage handling and guest belongings as needed.
• Provide local insights and recommendations while maintaining discretion and professionalism.
• Ensure the cleanliness, presentation, and maintenance of Resort vehicles at all times.
• Maintain accurate logs of vehicle use, mileage, fuel, and service schedules.
• Assist with parking guests’ vehicles upon arrival and retrieval upon request, ensuring proper care, discretion, and attention to luxury standards.
• Support internal guests transportation by electrical golf cars if needed.
• Collaborate with the Guest Experience and Front Office teams to coordinate scheduled transfers and spontaneous guest requests.
• Uphold all Greek traffic laws and resort safety protocols during driving.
• Report any vehicle issues or guest concerns promptly to management.
• Full compliance of Mandarin Oriental quality standards, including LQEs and Pillars.
• Further reasonable requests given by the Front Service Manager.

As Hotel Driver, we expect from you: 

• EU Passport or valid Residence Permit is mandatory in order to work in Greece.
• Valid Greek driver’s license (Category B or above) with a clean driving record for the last 5 years.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of professional driving experience, ideally within a luxury hospitality or tourism setting.
• Fluent in Greek and English; additional languages are an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of the Messinia region, including local roads, beaches, villages, and cultural landmarks.
• Impeccable grooming and professional demeanor in line with five-star resort standards.
• High level of discretion, courtesy, and guest-focused mindset.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Familiarity with luxury or hybrid vehicles (e.g., Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Tesla) is highly desirable.

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.
• Task force opportunities across the Group of Mandarin Oriental. Depending on your role, you may have the opportunities to be selected as a Cultural Exchange Ambassador.
• Accommodation and laundry of linen, as well as transportation to and from the Resort.
• Three complimentary meals per day at our Colleague restaurant.
• Private Medical Insurance.

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