Personal Assistant to The General Manager - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Talent Pal

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

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Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

Position:
Personal Assistant to the General Manager (Full time #537091)

Property / Office:
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

Location:
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities:

Disseminate / communicate all corporate and hotel policies and standard operating procedures to the colleagues as adequate
Takes all reasonable steps to safeguard stored information, and not divulge or otherwise transfer any personal data concerning the guests, customers or colleagues, or any confidential information concerning the hotel unless with the appropriate authority.
Assist the General Manager in ensuring the smooth administration and operation of the Executive Office
Process and respond to all correspondence in a timely manner at a professional level
Manage and administer the filing systems of the General Manager's office, taking care to ensure all filed documents are up to date with the latest revisions
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality, diplomacy and attention to detail in all matters pertaining to the Hotel.
Prepare and provide the necessary documents for the General Manager's upcoming meetings within a suitable timeframe in advance of the meeting
Answer telephone calls promptly as per the Mandarin Oriental standard and handle enquiries professionally, with full telephone cover at all times during office hours
Ensure that appropriate action is taken on matters arising during the General Manager's absence and keep the relevant individuals informed of all developments
Carry out administrative duties required by the General Manager, including photocopying, scanning, word processing, binding, organising files
Ensure the trace file is accurately maintained in accordance with the General Manager's requirements
Assist the General Manager in the coordination of personal matters where required
Minute and document the General Manager's meetings as and when required, ensuring that minutes are distributed to the necessary individuals within a suitable time frame following the meeting
Schedule the meetings of the General Manager and ensure calendars are maintained and accurate
Prepare the expense reports of the General Manager as when required
Prepare travel itineraries and complete airline/accommodation/transportation arrangements at the expected standard for the General Manager and Corporate representatives
Create and prepare reports as required by the General Manager, relating to both operations and administration
Create and update the General Manager's PowerPoint presentations, and where necessary, communicate and transfer the PowerPoint file to the necessary parties in advance of the presentation
Ensure all documents provided to the General Manager by the Hotel meet the expected documentation standards
Ensure guests comments and complaints are brought to the General Manager's attention in a timely manner
Maintain a good professional relationship with the Executive Committee of the Hotel in order to facilitate communication
Ensure the General Manager and Executive Office are adequately equipped with the required stationery
Compose, type, proofread and summarize correspondence, memorandums, reports and documentation for the General Manager
Attend trainings as directed by the General Manager to develop and acquire the skills necessary to operate at the expected professional level.
Meet with guests and clients on behalf of the General Manager to make the appropriate introductions and initiate channels of communication.
Support operational divisions as required under the direction of the Hotel Manager.

Qualification and key competencies

Degree or Higher National Diploma equivalent in Hospitality or Business Management
4 years relevant experience as Personal Assistant reporting to the General Manager/ Vice President; preferably from luxury hotel environment
Top planning and organizational skills
Problem/Conflict solving and decision making
Crucial talent for dealing with different stakeholders like Owning Office, Corporate Office, Government offices and Embassies, internal and external guests, visitors and organizations with cross cultural sensitivity
Top communication skills (oral/listening/language) and negotiation techniques
Writing and sufficient typing skills (to complete 100 wpm accurately) skills to write/draft HM's correspondence and reports
Fluency in English

Advertised: 30 Jan 2024 Arabian Standard Time

Applications close: 31 Mar 2024 Arabian Standard Time

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