Job Title:   Carpenter/Mason Company Name: Hilton Garden Inn Al Jadaf Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   Job Summary:   The Carpenter/Mason is responsible for maintaining the building and facilities to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while building required items and preparing preventative maintenance schedules. As a Carpenter, you will be responsible for maintaining the building and facilities, build required items, and maintain carpentry tools to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Carpenter will also be required to prepare preventative maintenance schedules and perform inspections.   Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Tasked with maintaining the building and facilities including doors, windows, furniture and other items Complete the Guest room maintenance schedule on time Build required items including specialty furniture Operate and maintain carpentry tools and equipment Assist with the delivery of other related services Keep a daily log of tasks Prepare a preventative maintenance schedule Take measurements, install fixtures, and make necessary adjustments Ensure quality inspections are carried out in line with company standards Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned Follow all Health and Safety rules within the Department and the hotel   Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The Carpenter should have adequate knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance A trade qualification (proof of qualification may be required) as a Carpenter Positive attitude Good communication skills Committed to delivering a high level of customer service Excellent grooming standards It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations Ability to work under pressure Ability to work independently or without close supervision and within established timeframes

Job Title:  Paralegal, Operations and Development Company Name: Hilton Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   Job Summary: The Paralegal, Operations and Development will join the Legal Department supporting and working with: The Operations group and specifically Senior Counsel for Operations to provide effective contentious and non-contentious operations legal support to business partners and to hotels including the review, analysis, negotiation and drafting of hotel level and corporate contracts for operations; and Supporting Development Counsel which includes drafting, reviewing and revising drafts of various contracts (including management, franchise and ancillary agreements) with a focus on retention matters, and liaising with outside counsel (as and when appropriate) in accordance with established guidelines and engagement policies.   Key Duties and Responsibilities: Draft, review and revise drafts of various contracts (including agreements for hotels and for certain corporate departments such as Supply Management, Sales, and Engineering Operations, and management, franchise and ancillary agreements) Review and recommend changes to standard forms and other contracts Co-ordinate the collation of all documentation required to complete and execute agreements (such as contract annexes), including the production of execution copies Assist in implementing additional self-service programs and legal guidance for business partners to help themselves on recurring matters wherever possible. Provides advice to mangaged hotels and business partners on contentious and non-contentious matters, collects information and prepares documentation in relation to actual and anticipated disputes and assists in the preparation for litigation, mediation and arbitration. Assists Brands & Commercial Services business partners with local level initiatives. Such business partners include Corporate and Regional Marketing teams, Corporate Communications, Brands and Development. Assists other Legal Department team members as required on matters such as anti-trust/competition issues and data protection requests, directly liaising with the business partners, as appropriate. Provides appropriate and timely advice, and always provides legal advice consistent with company policies, procedures and past practices. Functions in an international arena with an appreciation of different legal and cultural systems. Uses Legal Department dedicated systems and other systems, including OnQ resources, electronic billing system, electronic filing system, contract management system and others as required. Helps ensure stakeholders are informed and decisions are made at appropriate authority levels. Communicates with hotels and other business partners providing them with the appropriate information relevant to their business needs. Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships within the Legal Department, and with internal business partners and outside counsel. Point of contact for questions and issues regarding franchise and management agreements Attends business partner meetings relevant to work assignments. Assist in establishing, maintaining and distributing a library of precedent documents Establish and maintain renewals system for expiration dates under contracts and organising and exercising renewal rights, documenting opening dates & contract commencement dates Assist in the preparation of training, presentations and ad-hoc reports and organisation-wide corporate projects Work with the standard systems and procedures of the organisation as required Coordination and completion of monthly and other reports Support any due diligence investigations and reviews Update internal databases such as GMFAR, PIM, Team Sites and Development FTP Site Use Legal Department dedicated systems and other systems, including OnQ resources, electronic billing system, electronic filing system, contract management system and others as required Assist in the development and implementation of plans to prioritise, organise and accomplish project/department goals Research and respond to information requests from internal departments and from management Engage outside counsel resources and liaise with outside counsel (as and when appropriate) and conduct effective management of outside counsel of varying levels across numerous regions in accordance with established budgets and engagement policies   Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The applicant must hold a Law degree from a ‘common law’ jurisdiction (or equivalent professional training) Completion of the Legal Practice Course or Bar Vocational Course (or equivalent professional training) Previous experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department as a paralegal (or equivalent position) Commercial law experience, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and understanding of corporate structures Strong IT skills and numerically literate Proficient in carrying out legal research Ability to travel when required to do so The preferred candidate would have either of the first two qualifications detailed (or equivalent) AND would also have experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Understanding of hotel sector and hotel operations in particular. Fluent in Arabic would be advantageous Exceptional critical thinking and both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems Ability to understand complex legal concepts and relay them in persuasive, simple terms to business partners to enable informed decision-making Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making skills to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and to provide recommendations for optimal solutions Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, even among seemingly unrelated events Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritise responsibilities. Proficient in Legal Department databases, with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required Effective communication and comprehension skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing Developed and demonstrable legal drafting skills and legal analysis Comfortable working with legal professionals (both in-house and in private practice), including solicitors and partners Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion with supporting guidance from the lawyers Experienced at negotiating contracts Keen attention to detail Ability to obtain/review/implement local law advice from a variety of jurisdictions with different legal systems with supporting guidance from the lawyers Experience of working in a large organisation with the ability to co-ordinate with different offices and functions Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with key internal and external partners Strict compliance with applicable laws, company policies and the highest standards of professional responsibility, ethics and integrity Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage details through to completion and ensure project deadlines are met Ability to demonstrate and exemplify hospitable service skills appropriate to the hospitality industry. Assertive, resilient and patient Self-motivated Able to work alone and as part of a small professional team Strong commercial awareness Pragmatic work style; takes initiative Ability and desire to take responsibility and act in a fast paced environment      

Job Title:  Telephone Operator Company Name: Hilton Sharjah Corniche Road Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   Job Summary: The Telephone Operator accepts, delivers and responds to Guest and management messages, enquiries and emergencies and uses their knowledge of the hotel facilities, services, and the local vicinity to quickly respond to the customer.   Key Duties and Responsibilities: Achieve positive outcomes from Guest queries in a timely and efficient manner Accept and deliver all messages correctly and promptly for both Guests and management Ensure all wake up calls take place at the correct time Demonstrate knowledge of all hotel facilities and service and use up-selling techniques to promote these offerings when the appropriate Handle emergency calls immediately and relay comprehensive and accurate information, as required Demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation Attend appropriate training courses, when required Demonstrate a knowledge of all hotel services, local attractions and landmarks in the hotel vicinity Follow company brand standards Assist other departments, as necessary   Qualifications, Skills and Experience:   The Telephone Operator should preferably have previous experience in a customer-focused industry Positive attitude and good communication skills, especially on the telephone Show commitment to delivering a high level of customer service Ability to work on your own and as part of a team Competent level of IT proficiency Arabic speaking is desired