Executive Administrative Assistant

Job Description

About Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah IslandIn a vibrant urban community right on the water, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island welcomes guests with bright, open spaces, embracing expansive views of the city skyline and the sparkling waves of the Arabian Gulf. On dynamic, upscale Al Maryah Island ? Abu Dhabi?s business and lifestyle destination ? Four Seasons is located within a 34-storey glass tower, both high-tech and environmentally advanced. Sophisticated new concepts throughout the Hotel define Four Seasons as Abu Dhabi?s most exciting waterfront location. Blending urban chic and understated luxury, we offer 200 light-filled accommodations, including 38 suites ? all with water views. With six creative restaurants and lounges, this is Al Maryah Island?s premier location for stylish entertaining. All venues open to outdoor waterfront terraces and most include private dining rooms. Relaxation awaits in the radiant Dahlia Spa ? with separate fitness and treatment facilities for men and women. Our expansive swimming pool offers a cool social scene with skyline views. With two bright, airy ballrooms that open onto the water, Four Seasons is Abu Dhabi?s most desirable address for meetings, social events and weddings. Every moment is elevated by thoughtful Four Seasons service, anticipating each guest?s unique personal needs ? whether the goal is relaxing on vacation or staying efficient for business.Main Duties:1. Perform administrative skills such as typing, filing, copying, faxing, opening and sorting mail, coordinating appointments for General Manager and answer telephones according to Four Seasons standards.2. Prepare written correspondence on behalf of General Manager and potential other Division Heads for approval.3. Compile monthly guest comment analysis and ensure proper distribution of results.4. Handle travel arrangements and reservations for managers and VIP guests. 5. Comply with Four Seasons? Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct while maintaining the confidentiality of the Executive Office as set forth in Employee Handbook.6. Maintain a clean, neat and organized work area and file storage system.7. Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.8. Maintain master list of donations made to charities on behalf of the hotel.9. Complete all payroll records for proper signature.10. Handle complaints in the absence of the General Manager and inform as to action taken and follow up required.11. Maintain stationery supplies for Executive Office.12. Assist with Glitch follow up to guests on behalf of Executive Office.13. Maintain policy and procedure manuals; update and distribute as necessary.14. Complete accounting paper work when handling invoices and coordinate correspondence with third parties on behalf of superiors.15. Assist with Annual Purchase Orders and other files requiring the General Manager?s approval and signature.Standard Duties:1. To provide a friendly and professional service that always exceeds guest?s expectation.2. To coordinate the recruitment, training, development and evaluation of employees and managers within the department.3. To implement action plans to correct problems identified in operations surveys such as LQA and Employee Engagement Surveys.4. Requires knowledge and the ability to operate computer equipment including word processing and spreadsheet software plus other systems (i.e. Opera, Windows, Bayan payroll and analysis reports etc).5. To accept responsibility for the health safety and welfare of all areas of the department, guests and employees and to respond properly in any hotel emergency situation.6. To safeguard guests and employees with knowledge and application of health and safety, accident prevention, fire drills and first aid.7. To attend and participate in all management meetings and events as directed by the General Manager and to attend functions either social or business to develop relationships with the community and support the sales process.8. To ensure you read the hotels employee handbook and have an understanding of and adhere to the hotels rules and regulations and in particular, the policies and procedures relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.9. To undertake other duties and responsibilities which, while outside the normal routine, will be within the overall scope of the position.10. To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform/attire and name badge.11. To maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene and adhere to the hotel and department personal appearance standards.12. To comply with local legislation as required.13. To maintain good working relationships with your colleagues and all other departments through working by The Golden Rule.14. To respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the needs of the industry, company or hotel.15. To be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capability as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments/areas if required, to meet business demands and guest service needs.16. To deliver the very best employee experience developing all of its elements: uncompromising quality, unstinting dedication, attention to details, personal attention, outstanding service, enduring culture, shared sprit and abiding ethic.

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