Description:
We are looking to hire a lifeguard to join our pre-opening team at Zapata Mexican restaurant and tequila bar Dubai. Candidates’ job will entail: guest safety and recreational work supervising, swimming and enforcing regulations at a hotel pool as well as providing for the guest comfort. An essential responsibility of this role includes ensuring cleanliness, setting -up and safety of all areas and facilities and attend to all guests needs within the hotel pool area as per the safety guidelines of the hotel’s management
- Observes and patrols pool and enforces safety regulations.
- Assists swimmers from water when in danger.
- Provide excellent service consistent with the hotel’s standards operating procedures and brand attributes.
- Greet all guests upon arrival, distribute towels, offer assistance with seating, and delivering consistent guest service, exceeding guest expectations, and providing all other supporting services.
- Knowledgeable of pool facility such as length and depth of all pools, how many laps it takes to make complete a mile in meters and feet etc.
- Poolside Bar hours of operation, location of facilities, and emergency procedure for rescue.
- Knowledgeable of hotel facilities and services to answer guest inquiries.
- Willing to take ownership of all guest requests and complaints, try to resolve issues immediately and follow up to ensure the guest’s satisfaction.
- Identify and report defects throughout the pool and spa area, notify supervisors and concerned departments immediately of hazards, injuries, equipment or processes that negatively affect the operations.
- Ensure swimming pools and the complete health club area is clean at any time and report any maintenance issues to the engineering department.
- Ensure the pool deck is swept and watered down and that all furniture is in the correct place when setting up in the morning.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of resuscitation, first aid, and CPR/PR techniques.
- Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions is sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment for self and others.
- Knowledge of swimming pool equipment is sufficient to be able to perform minor maintenance work on the equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of pool deck and facilities including straightening and stacking chairs, collecting soiled towels and trash, moving chairs, towels, replacing flags, and cleaning signs.
- Facilitate and maintain consistent pool safety programs, training, and documentation to ensure the overall safety of guests in the pool area.
- Work closely with other departments that are essential to ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Properly utilize performance feedback, recognition, training, and adherence to company policies, legal requirements
Experience and other requirements:
- Previous hotel-related experience is an advantage
- Must hold valid lifeguard certificates
- The candidate must be in the UAE
- Good English communication skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
Attractive salary and benefits offered for the right candidate.