IHG Hiring for Chief Concierge (Pre-Opening) Job at Doha Full Time

About us
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in San Francisco, California before expanding worldwide. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton spaces and experiences center on our guests, offering an inspiring design that evokes curiosity to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted, and ridiculously personal. Our mission is to be the best-loved hotel and Restaurant Company through the common belief that heartfelt connections make people’s lives better. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ‘ridiculously personal’ experiences for each other and our guests. We’re looking for passionate, high-spirited individuals to join the pre-opening team at Kimpton Doha, the very first Kimpton hotel in the Middle East. The ideal Kimpton team member has an inclusive spirit who embraces individuality and can cultivate a work environment that’s a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Our hotel is only as good as the people it employs so if you’re passionate, focused and driven, live for making every guest’s experience ‘ridiculously personal’ and creating unforgettable moments, then we invite you to join the Kimpton tribe. Located in the heart of Doha Old Town, Kimpton Al Rowda Doha will be the first Kimpton in the Middle East bringing the brand’s playful energy, infectious personality, and unique design style to this charming and vibrant area of town. Just a stone’s throw from the many favorite sights of the Qatari capital, the hotel will welcome guests and locals to experience its 283 guest rooms, including suites and serviced apartments, and to enjoy a multitude of unique dining options.
Your day to day
As Chief Concierge, you will be responsible for all Customer service activities such as but not limited to handling guest queries and Restaurant Reservations, Ticket Conformation and Reservation, and general tourist knowledge. You will maintain detailed knowledge of key occurrences in the city including directions to key points of interests and special events, and provide all information pertaining to Hotel services and facilities.
What we need from you
Ideally, you’ll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we’re looking for: • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related fields. • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a hotel environment with Front Office or Concierge supervisory experience • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong knowledge of local market and areas • Luxury and lifestyle experience is preferred • Pre-Opening experience is an advantage
What we offer
We’ll reward all your hard work with competitive salary and benefits. Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve – visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us. So go on – show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.
Job Reference: EMEAA31155