Executive Assistant - Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
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- Sep 06, 2024 Post Date
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- HOT0AXWT Requisition #
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hilton’s luxury brand of iconic hotels committed to personal service and culinary excellence in landmark locations around the world. Each property delivers unforgettable experiences and offers a strong sense of arrival with impressive public spaces worthy of hosting history. Guests can expect True Waldorf Service from the moment they reserve their stay to the moment they leave the property's doorstep.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi made a wow debut in 2019 and is already recognized as one of the finest resorts in the world. Sprawled across three islands, the resort is one of the most sizable in the Maldives. It boasts the country’s largest spa, and extensive recreation facilities and it’s the Maldives resort with the most culinary choices (an impressive 11 specialty cuisine dining options). Besides its 118 luxurious villas, the resort is also home to an exclusive offering: a private island, the largest in the country which is to be rented out in its entirety.
Once you get a glimpse of this one of its kind resort, you know you arrived to a sun-soaked paradise. Luxurious villas act as vast private indoor-outdoor playgrounds, each featuring its own private pool. Everywhere you look, from the standalone villa bathtub to the glass-bottomed floors in the spa’s treatment pavilions, the azure water steals the show.
Are you ready to join our talented and dedicated team at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and take your career to new heights?
What will I be doing?
The Executive Assistant at Waldorf Astoria Maldives plays a vital role in ensuring an exceptional team experience by managing day-to-day administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include providing secretarial support to the executive team, handling and organizing incoming and outgoing mail, and maintaining accurate filing systems. This position requires a high level of organization and professionalism, contributing to a well-run office environment that enhances overall team efficiency and supports smooth operational processes. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Carry out daily administrative activities while adhering to Hilton Standards, policies, and procedures
- Provide secretarial support to the Executive team
- Ensure all communications, particularly relating to owners, guests, and the corporate office are handled promptly and professionally
- Receive and distribute mail
- Ensure outgoing mail is dispatched promptly
- Provide minutes to Executive Team Meetings and compile management reports in a timely and accurate manner if necessary
- Maintain adequate supplies of office stationery
- Identify and build internal and external relationships
- Carry out all filing
- Comply with all key security mandates
- Report any maintenance issues or hazards
- Maintain own work area in a clean, tidy, and good manner
- Report defective materials and equipment
- Assist with special projects
What are we looking for?
Executive Assistant serving Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:
- The ideal candidate is a college-educated administrative graduate with experience as an Executive Assistant, particularly in the hospitality industry with relevant courses in administration, customer service, and communications.
- Fluency in multiple key business languages and a good understanding of international cultures are essential for this role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), budget management, and project/time management is required. Strong analytical skills to understand business indicators and competitive trends are also necessary.
- The candidate should demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with various management levels, possess strong customer focus, and work independently. They should be able to influence others, create solutions, and work diplomatically with diverse individuals.
- A friendly demeanor, positive and enthusiastic attitude, honesty, integrity, and a passion for hard work and achieving results are crucial. The candidate should be creatively minded with a desire to work in administration and guest relations within the hospitality industry.
- The candidate must maintain a professional appearance, understand Hilton's core values and management structure, demonstrate business awareness, adapt to changing priorities, and make key judgments and decisions effectively under pressure. They should also enjoy collaborative work and thrive on challenges.
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!