Additional Information Job Number25106729 Job CategoryRooms & Guest Services Operations LocationThe Gritti Palace a Luxury Collection Hotel Venice, Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 2467, Venice, Italy, Italy, 30124 ScheduleFull Time Located Remotely?N Position Type Non-Management The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel belonging to Marriott International, is currently recruiting for an Assistant Concierge. The Assistant Concierge will report to the Head Concierge and she/he will be part of a Front Office department. This is a great opportunity to work in a place of exceptional art and elegance, where history and culture are met with renewed Venetian style. The Gritti is known for impassioned service, a delectable culinary experience and an intimate wellness haven. The reference point for the world's elite at international city events such as the Biennale, Carnival and the Venice Film Festival. What we offer - Professional career progression at international level in 7300 Marriott hotels - Learning and development opportunities online, on the job and in class - Discounts on hotel rooms, gift shop items, food and beverage - Experienced management & motivated and engaging colleagues - Charity events, Wellbeing activities and voluntary work in the community of Venice through the TakeCare program - Canteen service and uniform The impact you’ll make First impressions are everything. And you’ll set the tone for every guest’s stay. With a genuinely warm welcome, you’ll be ready with answers to any questions and happy to offer information about hotel services, facilities and the local area. Anything to help make their visit that bit more special. And, creating the smoothest check-out experience, you’ll make sure they leave us happy too. What you’ll do Welcome and greet guests. Open doors and assist guests/visitors entering and leaving property. Inform guests of property amenities, services, and hours of operation, and local areas of interest and activities. 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 with loading/unloading luggage. Supply guests with directions. Arrange transportation (e.g., water taxi, limousine) for guests/visitors, and record advance transportation request as needed. Follow all company policies and procedures, and report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager. Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional and maintain confidentiality of proprietary information. Welcome and acknowledge all guests, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Move at a speed required to respond to work situations (e.g., run, walk, jog). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. 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. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors. What we’re looking for - Great storytelling skills in English and at least intermediate Italian (both writing and speaking) - Previous Hospitality/Concierge experience is a big plus - Understanding of rooms operations and luxury hospitality - Ideally, technical knowledge of Micros and Opera - A warm, people-oriented demeanour and a team-first attitude - Positive outlook and outgoing personality - Flexibility, problem-solving skills and multi-tasking ability - The ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time across a work shift Explore our very big world As a world-class leader in the travel industry, there’s no better place than Marriott International to make your mark. Joining us, you’ll get to entertain and meet people from all over the world as you build your experience. You’ll find a place where your personality and ideas are appreciated just as much as the work you do. And you’ll grow through opportunities to explore the business, opening yourself to various career options. If you have the natural ability to communicate and enjoy working with others, we welcome you to join our global family. *