About Jumeirah & the Hotel:
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 30 properties across the Middle East, Africa, 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.
Designed as a destination in its own right, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab sets a new standard in global hospitality. Featuring an avant-garde design by architect Shaun Killa, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab includes a hotel with 387 rooms and suites, 82 luxury residences, an 82-berth superyacht marina by D-Marin and The Fore, where four restaurants join together to bring guests the best dishes from around the world.
Explore new worlds of wellness, gastronomy and mixology. Spacious rooms and residences all come with outdoor terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows designed to maximize their shimmering views across the Arabian Gulf. Landscaped grounds conceal five pools that cater to the needs of every visitor, from families to spa seekers. Wellness is redefined with three floors of spa space, where there are dedicated women only spaces and where treatment rooms segue to private terraces and the ocean beyond. Meanwhile, the look and feel of the 10 restaurants and 9 bars are inspired by destinations across the world and designed to appeal to a well-travelled clientele.
Guests are invited to spend precious time with family and friends, celebrate or simply enjoy the quiet luxury of time by the water.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Associate Director - Guest Relations at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Hotel. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:
- Oversee the Guest Relations operations, ensuring a seamless, personalized, and memorable guest experience across all touchpoints.
- Lead and mentor the Guest Relations team to maintain the highest level of service and professionalism, aligned with Jumeirah brand standards.
- Personally welcome, engage, and escort top-tier VIP guests, ensuring all preferences and special arrangements are met with precision.
- Act as the main point of contact for guest feedback and service recovery, ensuring timely resolution and long-term guest loyalty.
- Collaborate with all departments to anticipate guest needs, share guest intelligence, and enhance the overall journey from pre-arrival to departure.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in luxury hospitality, including leadership roles within Guest Relations or Front Office.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a team in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with a strong guest focus.
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written; additional language(s) highly desirable.
- Proficient in Opera PMS and Microsoft Office suite.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
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, 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.