Butler

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are more than 240000 women and men who share something unique.
Each and every day we host the world. We care for millions of people. We are all moved by curiosity. We love blending cultures. We are proud of our differences
Yes, we lead the way. But we want to go further, with audacity, with imagination, with passion

SOFITEL DUBAI THE OBELISK

Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk is Sofitel’s largest property in the Middle East. The hotel features 594 luxury guestrooms inclusive of 68 suites and 96 serviced apartments in the heart of Dubai. A variety of trendy restaurants and bars including a contemporary Asian restaurant, a Gastro Pub, a French Brasserie and Pool Bar & Lounge bring residents and patrons together to celebrate the French “Joie de Vivre”. Guests have the option to unwind at the Sofitel Spa with L’Occitane and outdoor pools with private cabanas or workout in a fully-fledged fitness centre. Business travelers can access 1,589 square meter of meeting space including one state-of-the-art ballroom ideal for the most sought - after social gatherings 

Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk will infuse the brand’s essence with capitalizing on a perfect balance of modernism and ancient Egypt reflective of the renowned design elements of Wafi. If you are as excited as we are about connecting hearts and showing your guest passion, join us as the next Heartist and help us to make Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk a truly welcoming destination!

• Ensures all the residents receive prompt and courteous service.
• Informs Senior Butlers of matters concerning to butler operations, who in turn, will liaise with Head Butler with regards to these matters.
• Cleans and maintains all butler areas including occupied / non-occupied rooms, pantries, stores, equipments, perishables, stationary, etc.
• Checks the expiry dates of all perishables and practices optimum usage of recourses.
• Liaises with In-room dining and checks on a regular basis to ensure amenities, resident preferences and other such points are taken care of and carried out flawlessly.
• Maintains appearance, discipline and efficiency at all times and understands that necessary action will be taken when found lacking in any of the above.
• Ensures that consumption of resident supply is under control
• Delivers the Sofitel touch by exceeding the resident’s expectations and providing pro active personalized service.
• Practices up-selling of the hotel products and facilities.
• Adhere to the core values and the Brand dimension of Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk
• Ensure that repeat residents are met and greeted regularly and the profiles are updated.
• Provide long staying residents / Special attention residents / occasion celebrating residents with greater importance and take good care of them.
• Ensures all communication is carried clearly amongst the team / Senior Butler / Head butler.
• Takes regular inventories of all items within the jurisdiction of butlers and informs the supervisor for any fresh stocks required.
• Attends daily briefing and notes all information about the residents and functions
• in the hotel
• Creates an environment which is congenial and ensures all team members are treated equally and with respect.
• Fully aware of Sofitel standards.
• Fully understands the difference of guest levels (VIP)
• Fully understands the difference of room categories.
• Performs related duties and special projects assigned.
• Ensure the upkeep of all resident rooms and reports any maintenance faults / anything abnormal, to the supervisor immediately.
• Respects guest privacy and does not discuss any private information with other colleagues.
• Ensures all unattended valuables and belongings inside resident rooms are noted and supervisor is informed about the same.
• Reports any lost found to the supervisor and the HK coordinator immediately and deposits the same within half an hour in the HK office.
• Maintains all reports and records as per the directives of the Senior Butler / Head Butler and respects the deadlines
• Takes initiative and provides all residents with pro active and personalized service
• Provides the third service to all residents and ensure all rooms / suites are tidied up after residents leave their room.
• Provides prompt laundry service, shoe shine service and ensures that special preferences of all residents are taken into consideration.
• Checks all items (Amenities, laundry, etc) before delivering to the residents.
• Provide balcony dinners and creates secret spaces for guests privacy and romance by thoughtful and caring service
• Offers various facilities and services in order to enable residents to enjoy their stay to the fullest
• Does not intrude into the private space of residents more than what is necessary.

• Degree from School for Tourism & Hotel Management