Assistant Butler Manager

Introducing Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, an extraordinary addition to Raffles Hotel's renowned portfolio. This ultra-luxury property offers a unique experience as "The Palace of the Secret Garden." With 78 private pool villas ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms, Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain redefines luxury hospitality in Bahrain. Our spacious villas, starting from 400 sqm, feature private pools and jacuzzis, providing guests with ultimate relaxation and privacy. Our dedicated team of Raffles Legendary Butlers ensures exceptional service and attention to detail, creating unforgettable moments for each guest. Conveniently located just 40 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from the City Center, Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain offers easy access to Exhibition World Bahrain, Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), and the Al Dana Amphitheater, making it an ideal choice for cultural, entertainment, and business destinations.

Primary Responsibilities

Butler Operations

• To supervise Butler Supervisors and Butlers on duty
• To maintain the quality and consistency of standard and to train the Butlers on improvement areas
• To concentrate supervision on Floor Butlers, Reception Butler, Private Dining Butler and Butler Hotline
• To increase guest interaction and to drive the Trust you score of the property.
• To assist the Head Butler in achieving the KPI of the department.
• To ensure that all suites and rooms blocked for arrival are prepared on time prior guest arrival.
• To push all Butlers to compile and record guest preferences, like and dislikes, and to track it in preference sheet.
• To ensure through effective supervision that all services offered are always available, and provide alternatives
• Coordinate activities with other hotel departments in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest satisfaction.
• Responsible for promoting hotel facilities, services and product to the targeted guest group
• To assist Head Butler to resolve any issues.
• To meet and welcome most of the guests personally
• To interact with guests as much as possible, to ascertain preferences, dislikes and overall experiences at Raffles Bahrain.
• To regularly inspect the quality of service provided by all Butlers, and to ensure that all services are delivered according to standard
• To share with Head Butler any complaints, guests comments and problems.
• To take appropriate action to resolve guests complaints (Housekeeping, Butlers, Front Desk, Concierge and Laundry)
• To assist Front Office Department, Housekeeping Department and Food & Beverage Department for any basic requests to give quick and respond service to the guests.
• To maintain appropriate knowledge about local area, events happening in Bahrain & around the world
• To supervise butler pantries.
• To check on the in room dining, reception & concierge the stock flow.
• To assist Head Butler for Operating Equipment inventory
• Check Butler’s grooming in accordance with hotel standard.
• Work closely with Housekeeping to ensure correct room status at all times.
• To handle any DND room within 24 hours.
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel policies and procedures
• Ensure all guests are being treated in an efficient and courteous manner that all Raffles & Accor standards are being applied.
• To support the implementation of Raffles core values

• Diploma in Tourism / Hospitality Management
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint

• Opportunity to join the first Raffles in Bahrain
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.