Front Office Driver
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, courteous, and timely transportation for guests to and from the airport and other requested destinations.
- Monitor assigned airport transfers and ensure timely arrival for guest pick-up and drop-off.
- Welcome arriving guests professionally and assist with luggage when required.
- Coordinate closely with the Front Office, Concierge, Bell Desk, and other departments regarding guest transportation requirements.
- Ensure accurate understanding of pick-up locations, flight details, destinations, and transportation schedules.
- Assist guests with loading and unloading luggage and ensure belongings are handled carefully.
- Maintain hotel vehicles in a clean, presentable, and guest-ready condition at all times.
- Conduct basic vehicle checks before each shift, including fuel level, tires, lights, brakes, cleanliness, and general vehicle condition.
- Immediately report vehicle defects, accidents, damages, fines, or maintenance requirements to the supervisor.
- Ensure scheduled vehicle servicing, registration, insurance, and other required documentation are monitored and communicated to the responsible department.
- Follow Kuwait traffic laws, hotel safety standards, and defensive driving practices at all times.
- Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, fuel consumption, transfers, and other required vehicle documentation.
- Plan routes appropriately to minimize delays and ensure guests reach their destinations on time.
- Maintain guest privacy and confidentiality, particularly when transporting VIPs and other hotel guests.
- Provide guests with courteous assistance and general information about the hotel and local area when appropriate.
- Ensure no unauthorized person uses or travels in hotel vehicles.
- Support the Front Office team with guest-related errands, document collection/delivery, and other transportation requirements when assigned.
- Assist the Bell Desk and Front Office operation during periods when no transportation duties are scheduled, as required.
- Follow hotel grooming, uniform, security, health and safety, and service standards.
- Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Front Office Manager or management based on operational requirements.
- Good driving record and sound knowledge of Kuwait roads, key locations, and airport routes.
- Previous experience as a hotel driver, chauffeur, or professional driver is preferred.
- Previous hospitality or guest service experience is an advantage.
- Good communication skills; ability to communicate in English is required, with Arabic or additional languages an advantage.
- Professional appearance and strong guest-service attitude.
- Flexible to work shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Ability to assist with guest luggage and other reasonable physical requirements of the role.
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