Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise.

Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai’s premier lifestyle destination, is located on Jumeirah Beach Road just 15 km from the city centre and 25 km from Dubai International Airport. The 26-floor hotel has a curved design which represents the shape of a breaking wave and offers pristine private beaches with undisturbed views of the Arabian Gulf.

With 599 sea-facing rooms and suites and 19 private villas, as well as 21 restaurants and bars, extensive conference and banqueting facilities, a private marina, Sinbad’s Kids Club, Talise™ Spa, and direct complimentary access to Wild Wadi Waterpark™ for all guests, the hotel continues to redefine the holiday experience.

About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for Executive Assistant to join Jumeirah Beach Hotel. 

The main purpose 

• To ensure that the planning, coordinating, administration as well as communications and information functions and duties are carried out in a professional, discreet, exact and prompt manner in accordance with the expected standards.

The main responsibilities are: 

• Management of the General Manager’s daily calendar and activities.
• Check General Manager's electronic mail system for any urgent messages and in his absence ensures matters are referred to alternative Executive Committee members for action and ensure response is made where required.
• Effectively deal with external, internal guests, including guest complaints received through phone calls, email or online surveys that are escalated to the Executive Office or any feedback related as a resort.
• Ensure reports are on hand prior to meetings.
• To manage an efficient and effective trace system for the General Manager to ensure action is taken at the appropriate time on relevant matters. Similarly ensure follow-up is done on matters initiated and requiring a response and deadlines are kept.
• Book meeting rooms when required, including catering, billing, AV etc.
• Manage travel arrangement including flights, accommodations, transfers etc.
• Keeping all read, told, overheard information of the company and management strictly confidential at all times.
• Coordination with colleagues who wish to meet the General Manager – giving them directives according to the Hotel policy and to take right route for resolving their issues.
• Keeping purchase requests in the Procurement system up to date. 
• Attend financial review meetings.
• Actively involving and participating in any resort special projects driven by other department such as Business Excellence and Human Resources.

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

• At least two years experience as Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant to a Senior Manager, Hotel Manager or General Manager.
• Creative and innovative approach to sales activities.
• Strong understanding of core hotelier operations.
• Has worked in multi cultural environment. 
• High organization and administrative skills. 
• Flexible and easy to adapt.

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.