Chief Concierge - Arabic Speaker

Job Description

Company Description

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Job Description

• Supervises and directs Concierge, Bell Desk activities and Bell Staff as well as Doormen, Valet Parking and airport transportation requirements
• Provides information pertaining to all hotel services, local places of interests, restaurants, doctors, sightseeing tours and any other information likely to be of interest to guests
• Recommends first and foremost the hotel’s own Food and Beverage outlets before outside restaurants, with full knowledge of the outlets (e.g. cuisine, operating times, etc.)
• Ensures the lobby is always kept in an orderly fashion and that ashtrays are kept clean
• Prepares efficient work and vacation schedules for Concierge, Doorman, and Bell Services, taking into consideration project occupancy and forecasts and large group movements
• Ensures that all Concierge, Doormen, Valet, and Bell staff are neat, clean and punctual at all times and that they perform the task assigned to them promptly and efficiently
• Handle problems associated with guests and liaise with department heads or executive management in the absence of the Director of Rooms
• Maintains a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and implements them through thorough on-the-job training
• Ensures training needs analysis of departmental staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet those needs
• Conducts probation and formal performance appraisal discussions; coaches, counsels and disciplines staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic is a must
• Must be an active Les Clef d'Or member
• Minimum 3 years experience as Chief / Head Concierge
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
  

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

• Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is 5 star Luxury Hotel with 262 Luxury Rooms & Suites Including 1 Royal Suite, 6 Opera Suites, 21 Prestige Suites, 32 Club Millesime Rooms, 202 Luxury Rooms, 5 Restaurant & 4 Bars, 1 Grand Ballroom, 2 Meeting Rooms, Beach Club, Kids Club and the first Thalassa Spa in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (GCC)
  

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

• We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
  

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS