Requirements
Candidates should be currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or Finance. Prior experience supporting senior executives is preferred. Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, project management, time management, analytical thinking, and attention to detail are required, along with fluency in English.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting
Company Industry
Travel, Hotel & Tourism
Company description
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Join a dynamic team and be part of the Fairmont family – with 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe, stretching from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts
The birthplace of stories and legends since 1887, Raffles is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by generations past, present, and future. Raffles, at distinguished landmark addresses around the world, is the vibrant heart of its destination, curating experiences that are culturally enriching, intellectually stimulating, and always respectful of local communities, heritage, and the environment.
Job description
Gain valuable experience in our Dubai Corporate Office as you build your career in luxury hospitality. Support the Openings Manager and the Senior Vice President Openings, Raffles & Fairmont, across the global portfolio of hotel openings, conversions, closings, and post-opening KPI tracking. This role suits someone who wants to understand how a luxury hotel comes to life commercially and operationally in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Internship to commence July/August and conclude in December.
Summary of responsibilities:
Support the Openings Manager and SVP across all opening, conversion, and closing projects for Raffles & Fairmont globally.
Maintain and update the Hotel Openings tracking tool (Taskworld) and other system logs.
Assist with pre-opening budget building and tracking, including maintaining dashboards and status trackers across multiple projects.
Support the development of new opening related programs and initiatives, coordinating stakeholder feedback, led by the Openings Manager.
Prepare and update PowerPoint decks for senior stakeholders, adapting format and content depending on project type, with direction and review from the Openings Manager.
Produce clean, accurate reports and metrics against departmental requirements, including memos, schedule meetings, take minutes and other administrative tasks.
Schedule and attend bi-weekly/monthly cross-departmental update meetings; take and distribute minutes with clear action tracking.
Handle correspondence and administrative support with a high degree of accuracy and discretion, given exposure to confidential ownership and financial information.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing, or recently completed, a degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Finance, or a related field (final-year students preferred).
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks once briefed by the Openings Manager, managing several priorities at the same time and requiring minimum follow-up.
Excellent communication skills, fluency in English.
Understands the drivers of key hotel openings (financial, commercial, operations, people).
Prior experience in supporting senior executives.
Strong adaptability and organizational skills.
Project and time management skills.
Analytical skills.
High attention to detail, particularly with numbers and financial data.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Additional information
Based from the Accor Office in Dubai, UAE.
About the Company
A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.
We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.
From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels' more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.
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