Bell Attendant – Concierge at Holiday Inn & Suites® Dubai Festival City

at IHG Hotels & Resorts
Published September 10, 2024
Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Category Chefs / F&B / Housekeeping / Hospitality  
Job Type Full-time  
Responsibilities Assist guests by opening and closing car and taxi doors. Greet guests, especially repeat and Priority Club members, and guide them to the Front Desk. Follow check-in and check-out procedures, handle baggage, and escort guests. Provide hotel information and guest services. Help with heavy luggage and keep the lobby and baggage room clean. Deliver newspapers to guest rooms as assigned. Maintain high standards of appearance, behavior, and attitude as per IHG Brand expectations.
Industry Hospitality

Description

About the Company:

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), a global hospitality company, operates a diverse portfolio of over 6,000 hotels across nearly 100 countries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in the UK, IHG's brands range from luxury to economy, including InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and Kimpton Hotels. Known for delivering exceptional guest experiences, IHG emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and community engagement through its "True Hospitality for Good" initiative. With a focus on comfort, service, and strategic growth, IHG continues to be a leader in the global hospitality industry.

Do you see yourself as a Bell Attendant - Concierge for Holiday Inn & Suites® Dubai Festival City?

Travel is a journey. At Holiday Inn & Suites®, we make guests smile.

Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether traveling on business or for fun, enjoying a quick night, or relaxing for the week. We thrive on making our guests stays brighter, helping them create memories that will last a lifetime. Irresistible smiles are our specialty. We should know, we’ve been on our journey since 1952. So if you can help us spread the joy of travel to all, we’d love to give you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn® family.

The InterContinental Hotels Group® properties in Dubai Festival City consist of four hotels. These include the luxury brand InterContinental, the lavish long-stay InterContinental Residence Suites, the superior upscale Crowne Plaza, and the vibrant mid-scale Holiday Inn & Suites. In addition to over 1600 rooms, the four properties boast a selection of 16 restaurants and bars, an impressive 3,800-square-metre Event Centre across two levels, the 5,000-square-metre Festival Arena by InterContinental, the luxurious Spa InterContinental, and state-of-the-art gymnasium and swimming pool facilities. We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming, and full of life to join over 1200 colleagues who are always finding ways to make every guest's experience an enjoyable one. We value the passion and enthusiasm of our colleagues and encourage you to share your passion when you work with us.

 

Job Summary:

Requirements:

  • Communication skills – guests and colleagues will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll be easy to talk to
  • Fluency in the English language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential.
  • Your Time management skills will be important to know how to prioritize tasks under pressure.
  • Your outgoing personality is important in order to help our guests and create memorable moments.
  • Flexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
  • Experience - ideally, you’ll have spent at least one year in a similar position in a 5 star property
  • You’ll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist guests by opening and closing car and taxi doors.
  • Greet guests, especially repeat and Priority Club members, and guide them to the Front Desk.
  • Follow check-in and check-out procedures, handle baggage, and escort guests.
  • Provide hotel information and guest services.
  • Help with heavy luggage and keep the lobby and baggage room clean.
  • Deliver newspapers to guest rooms as assigned.
  • Maintain high standards of appearance, behavior, and attitude as per IHG Brand expectations.

 

Required Skills:

  • Communication skills – guests and colleagues will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll be easy to talk to
  • Fluency in the English language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential.
  • Your Time management skills will be important to know how to prioritize tasks under pressure.

 

Required Education:  A high school diploma or qualification

Work Hours: 8 Hours a Day

Experience in Months: 

 

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the Room to Belong, Room to Grow, and a Room to Make a Difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us, and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

 

Who we are

 

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

 

Travel is a journey. We help make it a joy. Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether travelling on business or for fun, enjoying a one night stay, or relaxing for a week. At Holiday Inn®️ we thrive on making our guests stays brighter, helping them create memories that will last a lifetime. Irresistible smiles are our specialty. We should know, we’ve been on our journey since 1952.
So if you can help our guests enjoy the brighter side of travel, we’d love to give you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn®️ family.

 

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

 

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