Meliá International Hotels
As a Doorman / Luggage Porter at Melia Desert Palm Member of Melia Collection, you’ll be responsible to represent hotel and country to guests from all over the world. As a job holder you’ll be responsible to treat guests and colleagues with respect and work hard together to deliver the highest quality of service to all.
Responsibilities of Doorman
- Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
- Escort guests to rooms.
- Open doors and assist guests/visitors entering and leaving property.
- Inform guests of property amenities, services, and hours of operation, and local areas of interest and activities.
- Identify and explain room features to guests (e.g., use of room key, mini-bar, ice and vending areas, in-room safe, valet laundry services).
- Transport guest luggage to and from guest rooms and/or designated bell area.
- Assist with luggage storage and retrieval.
- Assist guests/visitors in and out of vehicles, including assisting guests with loading/unloading luggage.
- Supply guests with directions.
- Arrange transportation (e.g., taxicab, shuttle bus) for guests/visitors, and record advance transportation request as needed.
- Communicate parking procedures to guests/visitors.
- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents or injuries.
- Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
- Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
- Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
- Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Assist with moving, lifting, carrying, and placing of objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds.
- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces and steps. Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
- Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
- To attend hotel events, daily shift briefings and training to improve professional skills.
- Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Requirements of Doorman
- Secondary education.
- 1 year experience in similar role.
Skills and Knowledge Desired
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good Communication Skills.
- Very presentable and well groomed.
- Very attentive and be able to think on their feet.
- Extremely agile as the job demands speed and efficiency in its execution.