Head Butler (Remote)

Job description / Role

Company Description

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality. Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Job Description

• Has full awareness, manages and supervises all tasks of his/her staff.
• Directs the work assignment of supervisory and non-supervisory personnel.
• Monitors butlers to ensure residents receive prompt and courteous service.
• Informs other operating departments of matters concerning butler operations, which concern notably the Front Office, to ensure VIP status and other such information, Housekeeping, to ensure all residents receive consistent service from all staff, in addition to communicating with Engineering, Laundry, Sales, Food & Beverage, Reservations, etc.
• Schedules and performs routine inspections by self or in coordination with the supervisors, of all butler areas including occupied and non-occupied rooms.
• Inspects resident rooms and pantries on a regular basis to ensure amenities, resident preferences and other such points are taken care of and carried out flawlessly.
• Appraises appearance, discipline and efficiency of all staff under direct supervision and initiates immediate remedial action if necessary.
• Ensures that consumption of resident supplies is under control.
• Assists in monitoring and controlling relevant procedures including lost and found, key control, security and emergency procedures, health and safety for employees and residents.
• Performs related duties and special projects assigned.
• Ensures that butlers deliver the Sofitel touch by exceeding the resident’s expectations and providing proactive personalized service.
• Ensures that upselling is optimized and hotel products and facilities are utilized to the utmost by all residents.
• Ensures that butlers receive appreciation for their efforts in the form of regular feedback and recognition.
• Ensures that the team adheres to the core values and the brand dimension of Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk.
• Ensures that repeat residents are met and greeted on a daily basis and profiles are updated.
• Ensures that long-staying residents, special attention residents, and occasion-celebrating residents are given greater importance and are taken care of exclusively.
• Ensures all communication is carried clearly between the team and the Director of Rooms.
• Ensures that the Director of Rooms is fully aware of the tasks and assignments of every individual within the department.
• Conducts regular trainings and role plays to ensure all trainings are understood by the team.

Qualifications

• Good level of engagement with residents.
• Ability to manage a multi-cultural workforce.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Displays high levels of integrity, dedication and support for continuous improvement.
• Flexible management style to meet the challenges of a changing work environment.
• Good knowledge of the entire Butler Service Operations.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment: In 1-2 sentences, introduce the team, property or office environment in a way that reflects the culture. Note: Customization may be included for any specific local or legislative requirements, such as work permits.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels’​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.