Bell Captain
The Ritz-Carlton
Salary undisclosed
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POSITION SUMMARY
Greet guests and inform them of property amenities, services, and hours of operation, and local areas of interest and activities. Open doors and assist guests/visitors entering and leaving property. Assist with luggage storage and retrieval. Transport guest luggage to and from guest rooms and/or designated bell area. Assist guests/visitors in and out of vehicles, including assisting guests with loading/unloading luggage. Supply guests with directions. Arrange transportation (e.g., taxi cab, shuttle bus, limousine/sedan service) for guests/visitors, and record advance transportation request as needed. Dispatch bell staff or valet staff as needed. Communicate parking procedures to guests/visitors. Follow up with guests to ensure their requests or problems have been met to their satisfaction.
Serve as a departmental role model, and assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating and coaching employees. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others. Follow all company policies and procedures; and report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager. Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional and maintain confidentiality of proprietary information. Welcome and acknowledge all guests, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Move at a speed required to respond to work situations (e.g., run, walk, jog). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds with assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
Supervisory Experience: Less than 1 year supervisory experience.
License or Certification: None
About this role
At The Ritz-Carlton, the Bell Captain role combines front-of-house hospitality with operational leadership. You'll be the first point of contact for guests, managing luggage, arranging transportation, and communicating property information while maintaining the brand's service standards. Beyond guest-facing duties, you'll support management by hiring, training, and coaching bell and valet staff, making this a position that bridges hands-on service with supervisory responsibility.
The role demands physical stamina—you'll stand for entire shifts, move luggage up to 50 pounds independently, and respond quickly to guest requests throughout the property. You should be comfortable with clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate guest needs while handling the logistics of arrivals, departures, and transportation coordination. The position requires a high school diploma and ideally at least one year of related hospitality or bell desk experience, though supervisory background is not essential.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in the United Arab Emirates. It suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced luxury environment, enjoys direct guest interaction, and is ready to take on a leadership component within the bell department.
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