Additional Information
Job Number
Job CategoryRooms & Guest Services Operations
LocationW Edinburgh, 1 St James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX
SchedulePart Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Non-Management
W Edinburgh is hiring to expand the Bell team We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh and fast paced operation
Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotels' work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. With us, there's always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Guest Relations Manager, as Lobby Ambassador you will be the first person our guests meet You will become their "go-to" person, ensuring they have everything they need for a memorable, personalized stay.
Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel's operations and beyond. We are looking for someone who is friendly, loves interacting with people, and is a team-player
As Lobby Ambassador, key aspects of your role will include:
* Greet and escort guests to rooms
* Open doors and assist guests/visitors entering and leaving property
* Inform guests of property amenities, services, and hours of operation, local areas of interest and activities, and supply directions
* 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
* Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds with assistance
Our ideal Lobby Ambassador is someone who has:
* Confidence interacting with others
* Multi-tasking skills
* The ability to work in a team
* A positive mindset
* A genuine passion for working in hospitality
In return for your hard work, we give you:
* World class training and development, including leadership development
* Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
* Wellness and mental health programmes
* Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world
* Discounts for your friends and family
* Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city's festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centrepiece of Nuveen Real Estate's Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.
This W hotel aims to help redefine the city's hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand's signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what's new in design, fashion, music and culture.
The new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests benefit from the brand's signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.
A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terraces, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.
If this sounds like the perfect place for you, apply to be a Lobby Ambassador today
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.