Job Descrption
Join us as a Chauffer at The Dorchester Hotel, recently recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.
We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the industry.
When you join us as a Chauffer at The Dorchester Hotel, you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and leadership.
What you’ll do
As a Chauffer, you'll enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:
• You will have previous experience as a 5-star Chauffeur with knowledge... of Mayfair and Central London.
• You will be tasked with providing a luxury Chauffeur experience to residents and be responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the Vehicle .
• You will also be flexible to assist the residences with various other duties as required.
• Commission based all work carried out by the Chauffeur will be based on 5% commission (Subject to Normal PAYE)
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Chauffer, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.
The operational hours of work are shift-based and may be subjected to change.
These currently set as:
Shift pattern would apply, generally 08.00 -20.00 on a 12 hour rotation system. However this is subject to shifts depending upon the business needs
What you’ll bring
Essential Skills and Experience
• Clean UK Driving License Must be over 25 years of age
• PCO License required
• Strong verbal communication skills – English is the primary language used in our hotel.
Preferred Skills
• Ability to drive multiple vehicles
• Bentley / Mercedes V Class
What you’ll get
• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels, Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops.
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebration's
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process
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