Duty Manager - Front Office - Jumeirah Saadiyat Island

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 28 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world. 

A sustainable hospitality leader in the capital, Jumeirah Saadiyat Island is a breadth of fresh air offering an eco-friendly stay amidst contemporary surroundings on the Abu Dhabi coastline. Surrounded by natural beauty and designed to care for every aspect for guest wellbeing, the resort resembles a perennial summerhouse where visitors can experience Abu Dhabi Island life at its best. The luxury beachfront resort is home to seven world-class restaurants and bars, three swimming pools and the award-winning spa featuring an extensive menu of specialised treatments and exclusive products from all around the world. In addition, guests can utilise a wide range of leisure facilities including a mixed and ladies only gym, a kids club and a tennis court. Boasting 400 metres of pristine private beach and sand dunes, the resort is anchored on one of the most desirable beach locations in the UAE and was conceived with the environment in mind having implemented eco-friendly strategies and initiatives since its launch in 2018. 

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Duty Manager to join our Front Office Department in Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Resort. The main duties and responsibilities of this role: 

• Constantly being aware of the room status and public areas of the assigned blocks (Supervise property operations, particularly the Front Office, to ensure alignment with Jumeirah service standards and property strategy.
• Conduct room inspections to assess availability and compliance with operational standards.
• Coordinate activities within designated areas to improve departmental cooperation and service delivery.
• Attending daily briefings and communication meetings to disseminate information and ensure team alignment.
• Manage booking situations, including handling overbooking scenarios when necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of lobby and entrance areas, coordinating with Housekeeping and Concierge teams.
• Assist with VIP arrivals and departures, providing guidance to Guest Services Executives/Team Leaders.
• Monitor personnel behavior and appearance to uphold professional service standards.
• Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge within the department.
• Address guest complaints, coordinate corrective actions, report incidents, and take immediate actions to resolve emergencies, ensuring continuity of guest services and compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures. Additionally, manage team performance and adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures, and fulfill any other duties as requested by management.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• 3 – 5 years of experience in Guest Services/Public Relations/Front Office roles within the luxury hospitality industry 
• Exposure of handling Property Management System 
• Computer literacy with knowledge of MS Office
• Knowledge of Front office applications

About 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, life insurance, functional incentives 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.