Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Minor Hotels to hold its first jobs fair in Mideast

Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 529 hotels and resorts in 56 countries, said its inaugural Jobs Fair taking place at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel on July 3 and 4.

Over 800 roles will be on offer from the different properties at the event. Almost all departments are hiring, with vacancies available in F&B, revenue, HR, sales and more. Candidates will have the opportunity to meet representatives from each hotel and resort, and discover more about the roles on offer.

Some of the hotels and resorts participating in the event include:

•    Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
•    Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara
•    Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
•    Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
•    Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
•    Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites
•    Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai Hotel
•    Avani Muscat

A number of new openings are being added to the portfolio, which are also participating in the Jobs Fair, including:

•    NH Dubai The Palm
•    NH Collection Oasis Doha Hotel
•    The Plaza Doha by Anantara
•    Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel

With Minor Hotels’ ambitious expansion plan, and the high level of employee satisfaction among team members at the hotels, there is likely to be high competition for the roles advertised.

Stefan Geyser, Group Director of People & Culture for the Middle East & Africa at Minor Hotels, said: “We’d like to meet ambitious people who can see themselves growing within a team. Experience in luxury hospitality is a bonus and diversity is key within our teams due to the guests that we serve from all over the world. Individuals joining our brands understand that we nurture talent and love to see our people progress within. If they have the drive to succeed and enjoy working with others, then they can certainly achieve their career goals at Minor Hotels.”

Amir Golbarg, Senior Vice President of Operations for Middle East & Africa for Minor Hotels, commented: “We have established a reputation for heartfelt hospitality in the region and are seeking individuals who are passionate about delivering service to a high standard. In return, we provide excellent training and opportunities for career advancement within each brand. We expect the Jobs Fair to bring out the best talent on offer in the region and look forward to meeting new candidate's eager for a role in our luxury properties.”

Those attending the event must have a 14-day negative PCR test and green stars on their Al Hosn app to access the event, a hotel statement said. – TradeArabia News Service