Senior Legal Counsel - -Dubai
Dubai -The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible to support the Director of Legal in their duties. This is an important role within DMCC to ensure legal compliance, risk mitigation and legal support internally to all BUs and in representing DMCC externally. Key Areas of Responsibility The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for the following: Preparation, review and approval of all medium-to-high risk contracts and contracts generated by all BUs, including commercial contracts, MoUs, collaboration agreements and NDAs generated by the DMCC’s BUs and supporting the DoL on preparation, review and approval of contracts generated by the DMCC’s BU and subsidiaries. Dealing with day to day contentious and non-contentious workload delegated by DoL. Working closely with and advising BUs on legal issues. Supporting DoL in strategic initiatives and projects in DMCC’s role as Free Zone administrator, commodities platform, master developer, asset manager and community manager across all BUs. Ensure strategic legal matters tracker updated periodically. Primary responsibility under delegation of DoL for preparing, amending, and overseeing implementation of internal regulations across DMCC and providing opinions and advice on external regulations and how they impact DMCC. Supporting DoL in conducting risk assessments and providing risk mitigation strategies on strategic initiatives across the group as required. Dealing with day to day contentious workload delegated by GC and DoL. Working closely with and advising BUs on litigation and dispute issues. Managing relationships with external counsel and legal counsel spend. Ensuring best value for money/quality of advisory from external counsel. Control legal spend and manage legal spend approval process (JF) and update legal spend tracker (supervise Senior Contracts Specialist to achieve). To be considered for this role you must meet the following requirements: Bachelor, honours or master’s degree from an international university Graduate of an accredited law school Minimum 8 years’ experience as a lawyer in a common law jurisdiction (UK, USA or Australia) or with an international law firm in the ME region Work experience or secondment at a government or quasi-government entity an added benefit Background of a nature relevant to DMCC’s business and the role (real estate, construction, financial services, compliance/regulation, trade, litigation/arbitration) Language Skills: Excellent English language skills. Arabic is an added benefit The successful candidate will enjoy the following: Market competitive basic salary Housing allowance Transportation allowance Annual flight allowance Other alternative family benefits including schooling Company gratuity scheme that includes long term incentive plan Discretionary bonus schemes Generous annual leave Medical and life insurance cover Free covered parking Retail discounts with over 450 outlets across JLT #LI-DNI
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.
Front Office Supervisor - LEGOLAND Hotel - -Dubai
Dubai -The Role Play Your Part The Front Office Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Front Office Manager with day to day operations, acting as the first line of guest recovery, answering and responding to internal and external guest needs and deliver outstanding guest service. Main Duties: • Responsible and held accountable to all responsibilities of a front desk agent which include but not limited to • Check guests in, ensuring proper credit is received, special requests are noted and fulfilled, and accurate information is established in the hotel’s systems. • Maintains and improves the quality of the guests experience • Processes all payments according to established hotel requirements • Provides information and assistance to all guests and visitors • Provides prompt, courteous and efficient handling of all requests for guest room reservations, changes, cancellations and information • Provides prompt, courteous and efficient handling of all incoming calls and assistance for outgoing calls that transpire through PBX • Plays an integral part in assisting with emergencies, (fire, medical, power/system failure) by contacting the designated personnel for immediate assistance and following designated roles of printing necessary reports • Assists guest services, housekeeping and maintenance staff with accommodating guest requests • Creates a work environment that promotes teamwork, recognition and mutual respect. • Maintains confidentiality of all guests • Provides ideas and suggestions for new products, services, technology and processes to ensure the resort’s vision and in anticipation of changing guest needs. • Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. • Maintains and organizes site Inspections by keeping detailed records of when site inspections are to occur, selecting rooms and communicating to necessary department heads. • Maintains and controls safe while on duty, keeping detailed records of all transactions. • Provides new hires with adequate training and ongoing training for all other front desk employees. • Provides lateral support to retail team by assisting with manager overrides, discounts and returns. • Works diligently at continuously working with Front Office Manager on operation improvements. • Completes audits on Front Office checklist to ensure completion on a daily/shift basis. Health & Safety: You are responsible for all aspects of Health, Safety & Security within your team, in line with the Group Policy (HS001). In particular, you must ensure that risk assessments have been carried out, that safe working procedures are in place for all work activities and that all employees you are responsible for are aware of the Group Health, Safety and Security Policy and their obligations under it. You must ensure that safe working practices are monitored and that risk assessments and procedures are reviewed regularly. Where incidents do occur, you must ensure that they are investigated appropriately and that where necessary, corrective action is taken to ensure that such incidents are not repeated. Requirements Are You a Star? In order to be qualified for this role you should possess the below criteria: • High school diploma or equivalent experience required • 1 – 3 years of Hotel front desk experience using OPERA PMS or equivalent preferred. • Must be able to speak the English language clearly and fluently or local/regional language standard. • Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional demeanor. • Ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and written • Must have excellent guest service skills, proven conflict resolution skills, and proven leadership skills to drive initiatives to improve the team and the business. • Ability to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Best Part of The Story We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; housing allowance, comprehensive medical coverage, life and accident insurance and other generous allowances. We also care about your career development supported by Learning opportunities for those seeking a long-term future in the Company. About the company Dubai - Parks and Resorts offers new heights in experiential entertainment through an inspired concept that brings the best of the east and the west in the entertainment industry. Conceived and developed by Meraas Holding, Dubai - Parks and Resorts articulates the Dubai - leaderships vision of positioning the emirate as a compelling global tourist destination. The first phase of Dubai - Parks and Resorts will comprise three theme parks: motiongate Dubai -, Bollywood Parks Dubai -, and LEGOLAND Dubai -. The development will also feature Riverland - a grand entrance plaza and Lapita, a family themed hotel. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2016. Ground work commenced on site in February 2014