Job description
Role Overview
Villa Host at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality.
Company Overview
Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand founded in 2001 in Thailand, rooted in Thai culture and inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning 'without end'. The brand embodies freedom, movement, and harmony, with properties across the world in pristine beaches, private islands, ancient sites, and vibrant metropolises. The company is built on a passion for generosity, warmth, and heartfelt hospitality.
Role Purpose
The Villa Host enhances the guest experience at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort by providing personalized, proactive service throughout the guest journey β from pre-arrival preparation through post-departure follow-up β while supporting Front Office operations and maintaining resort standards.
Key Responsibilities
General Operations
- Perform all duties in accordance with resort Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines.
- Support Front Office operations, including arrivals, departures, check-in, check-out, and upselling opportunities.
- Maintain professional grooming, appearance, and conduct at all times.
- Maintain excellent knowledge of resort facilities, services, activities, and daily guest movements.
- Maintain accurate communication through daily briefings, logbooks, and shift handovers.
- Follow all health, safety, and security procedures and report any hazards immediately.
- Support new initiatives focused on improving guest satisfaction.
Villa Guest Experience
- Proactively contact guests prior to arrival to gather preferences and personalize their stay.
- Prepare villas, pantries, amenities, minibar, and private cellar according to guest preferences and standards.
- Review guest profiles and history to ensure personalized service for arrivals.
- Welcome guests upon arrival, facilitate in-villa check-in, provide villa orientation, and explain resort facilities.
- Coordinate guest requests with relevant departments and ensure timely follow-up.
- Provide personalized services including dining recommendations, excursions, shopping assistance, laundry services, and special arrangements.
- Maintain knowledge of food, beverage, and wine offerings to assist guests effectively.
- Ensure daily villa services, including housekeeping requests, turndown, amenities, and special arrangements, are completed according to guest preferences.
- Anticipate and respond to guest requests, complaints, and preferences to ensure exceptional experiences.
Departure and Follow-Up
- Explain departure procedures, coordinate luggage arrangements, and facilitate in-villa check-out.
- Ensure all guest belongings, minibar charges, and villa checks are completed prior to departure.
- Follow up on guest feedback and ensure concerns are addressed appropriately.
Team Responsibilities
- Attend all required training, meetings, and briefings to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Maintain positive working relationships with all departments and colleagues.
- Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a positive image of the resort and company.