Join us as a Head Concierge 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 Head Concierge 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 Head Concierge, you'll enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:
· You will support the Executive Team in building a culture of curiosity and understanding of what our guests need, within the long serving and experienced Concierge Team, to stay relevant and understand what’s happening in London
· You will oversee large team that include Concierge team, Luggage Porters team , Doormen team, and Drivers
· You will foster a culture that embraces and celebrates the DNA of London
· You will support our vision of building a reputation for authentic, relevant and vibrant guest experiences, offering the very best of what matters to our guests
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Head Concierge, 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 these currently set as Monday to Sunday hours required. Therefore, flexibility is important.
What you’ll bring
Essential Skills and Experience
- Previous experience as a Head Concierge in a 5-star London Property
- Golden Keys Holder
· Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring a concierge team to deliver exceptional guest service
· Fluency in English
Preferred Skills
· Fluency in one or more additional languages
· Experience designing or delivering training to junior concierge employees
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 celebrations.
· 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 #removed# or email #removed# so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.
