Manager - Leisure Sales - Jumeirah Creekside Hotel - -Dubai
Dubai -About Jumeirah & the Hotel: At Jumeirah, we are committed to encouraging and developing our colleagues in world class environments. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities, employing over 14,000 colleagues from over 140 different countries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East. We want you to do well from the beginning, so we’ll give you every chance to impress during the recruitment process. We promise our colleagues a warm welcome and will help you feel part of our Jumeirah family from day one. You can rely on us to support you as you settle into your journey with us and make Jumeirah ‘Your Place to Shine’. Jumeirah Creekside Hotel is a contemporary lifestyle hotel located 2km from Dubai - International Airport in the heart of old Dubai -. Set in landscaped grounds overlooking Dubai - Creek, the hotel offers 292 rooms and suites, 21 meeting rooms, four restaurants, an award-winning spa and access to sports and leisure complex, The Aviation Club. Designed from the outset to connect the hotel to the region’s vibrant arts and cultural heritage, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel houses one of Dubai -’s largest art collections – a specially commissioned collection of 482 pieces by 52 artists with roots from the Middle East. Rooted in the cultural and cosmopolitan essence of Dubai -, the property combines comfort and unrivalled connectivity with true Arabian hospitality for the ultimate business and leisure experience. About the Job: An opportunity has arisen for Sales Manager (Leisure) position at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel. The main duties and responsibilities of this role: Implement the Sales strategy as directed by the Associate Director of Sales in order to promote sales, identify business opportunities in the marketplace, and achieve the annual sales objectives. Maintain a comprehensive awareness of all SBU offerings, including offers, promotions, corporate market and competitor trends, account share and customer needs in order to continuously deliver high quality service and ensure that the SBU meets its targeted sales objectives. Remain abreast with the SBU’s actual and forecasted volumes and occupancies of space and room’s inventories in order to sell them at all times and meet the established sales targets. Maximize room occupancy and achieve target room night sales for the SBU by identifying new business opportunities, converting inquiries and optimizing existing accounts. Manage the research of attractive new business opportunities and leads, and attend and represent the SBU at industry events, trade shows, etc. in order to keep a high profile in the marketplace and increase the SBU’s growth targets. Establish, build and manage strong relationships with existing and new accounts in order to enable future bookings and work to meet sales targets as assigned. Provide feedback and explain variances to the Associate Director of Sales on all sales-related activities, including competitors, and recommend corrective action to remedy significant variances. Communicate effectively to the Global Sales Offices (GSOs) on all issues relevant to own managed accounts in order to maximize market penetration and exposure. Manage the SBU’s account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are completed and documented. Contribute to the identification of opportunities for participating in change initiatives, programmes and projects taking into account best practices, improvement of processes and productivity improvement. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Sales function by providing guidance, encouraging teamwork and facilitating related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance standards and liaise with internal and external parties at the appropriate levels to ensure smooth flow of operations. About You: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent from an accredited and renowned University. At least 3 to 5 years of sales and marketing experience, preferably with an international hospitality company or a recognized blue-chip organization Excellent sales skills and proven ability to influence clients to lead to higher revenue generations Creative and innovative approach to sales activities. Strong understanding of core hotelier operations. Excellent analytical and negotiations skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong communication and writing skills Good leadership and team management skills About the Benefits: We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation allowance, life insurance, functional incentives, participation in a best in kind Savings Plan and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.
Commis 3 - The Club Kitchen - Jumeirah Living - -Dubai
Dubai -About Jumeirah and the Hotel: At Jumeirah, we are committed to encouraging and developing our colleagues in world class environments. We value diversity and equal opportunity, employing over 14,000 colleagues from over 140 different countries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East. Jumeirah Living, the Group’s luxury brand of serviced residences, offers truly personalized services for effortless living. Whether for short, mid-term or extended stays, Jumeirah Living residences feature cutting-edge technology, sumptuous finishes and contemporary design to provide guests and residents with the exceptional, world-class luxury service for which Jumeirah is renowned, in a home away from home. The current portfolio includes Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre in Dubai -, as well as Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living in London; Jumeirah Living residences will also be integrated into future mixed-use Jumeirah developments. About the Job: An opportunity has arisen for a Commis 3 to join the team at Jumeirah Living. The main duties and responsibilities of this role: Take orders from his/her Chef de Partie and carry them out in the correct manner. Responsible for completing the daily checklist regarding mise-en-place and food storage. Together with his/her Chef de Partie write daily dry store, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef in order to achieve the high stock rotation desired in his/her section. Maintain good colleagues relations and motivate colleagues and all other departments Work to the specifications received by the Chef de Partie regarding portion size, quantity and quality as laid down in the recipe index. Attend daily meeting with the Chef de Cuisine and other meetings as requested by the Jnr sous chef/ sous chef. Check the main information board regarding changes in any Banquets or other information regarding the organization. Report any problems regarding failure of machinery and small equipment to the Chef de Cuisine and to follow up and ensure necessary work has been carried out. Pass all information to the next shift about functions. Comply to all Jumeirah standards and HACCP guidelines. Keep the section clean and tidy. Work to the specifications received by the direct reports and supervisors regarding portion size, quantity and quality as laid down in the recipe index. Organize together with the Chef de Partie shifting in the section with regard to mise en place production and its service. About you: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications: At least two years in a five-star International Chain hotel Completed Kitchen Apprentice or Chef’s training courses for at least one year Willing to work in a team. About the Benefits: This position offers a highly competitive salary and package which includes; your fully-furnished, shared-room accommodation, free transportation to and from your place of work if company accommodation provided, laundry services, meals during working hours, upon completion of each 24 months’ service flight allowance, medical coverage, life and accident insurance, retail and leisure discounts, 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotel rates.
British Junior Associate - Dubai Based - Salary Plus Bonuses - Seven Seas Group-Dubai
Dubai -Full-time, PermanentWe are a prestigious private equity firm run by British nationals with a rare opportunity for a Junior Associate - who is already based in Dubai - -to join our team. We are looking for someone that can add value to our business with their hard work, motivation, attitude and team spirit. If you can demonstrate a willingness to learn and display qualities suited to culture of our business then we will provide the opportunity, support and guidance required to help you develop your career with us. Individuals with a passion for hard work and drive will fit in well in our fast paced, results & service oriented global private equity business.Operational Duties: Be the first point of contact to prospective clients.Have a full working knowledge of investments in the GCC arena.Set up meetings between clients looking to work with our company and our Associates.Communicate new ideas to enhance the client experience.Attend networking events organised by the company.Who we need: Native command of English language (other languages are a benefit).Must be well spoken in person and over the telephone.Must be presentable and smart.Hardworking and engaging.Adopt the company culture.Highly motivated.Able to identify clients’ needs and overcome challenges regarding them.Positive, results-driven attitude with a ‘can do’ approach.A previous experience in a customer service role preferred but not essential.A team player and demonstrable proof of this.A desire to progress your career with the firm.Determined & hard working.Previous financial experience is a plus.What we provide: Salary and housing allowanceMedical Insurance.VisaJob Types: Full-time, PermanentExperience:Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:Dubai - (Preferred)
Language:English - as their 1st language (Required)