Join usas a Chauffer at The Dorchester Hotel recently recognised as one of TheSunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024 and Hotel of the year London at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build andnurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA reflected in ourvalues of passion personality respect working together and creativity. Webelieve that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives oursuccess.
We careabout your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in theindustry. When youjoin us as a Chauffer at The Dorchester Hotel you will have a unique opportunityto excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and ouraward-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craftservice and leadership.
What youll do
As aChauffer youll enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests :
- Youwill have previous experience as a 5-star Chauffeur with knowledge of Mayfair and Central London.
- You will be tasked with providing a luxury Chauffeur experience to residents and be responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the Vehicle .
- You will also be flexible to assist the residences with various other duties as required.
- Commission based all work carried out by the Chauffeur will be based on 5% commission (Subject to Normal PAYE)
The items shared are the essenceof a day in the life of a Chauffer but well make sure you are provided withspecifics on how we care for our hotel.
Theoperational hours of work are shift-based and may be subjected to change.
Thesecurrently set as :
Shiftpattern would apply generally 08.00 -20.00 on a 12 hour rotation system.However this is subject to shifts depending upon the business needsTips : In regards to Guests tipping the Chauffeur thiswould be a directly for the Chauffeur from the Guest.
See information relating to self-assessment for Taxpurposes.What youll bring
Essential Skills and Experience
Clean UK Driving License Must be over 25 years of agePCO License requiredStrongverbal communication skills English is the primary language used in ourhotel.Preferred Skills
Abilityto drive multiple vehiclesBentley / Mercedes V ClassWhat youll get
Complimentary Stays : Enjoy complimentary stays withbreakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.Discounts : Get 50% off food and beveragesat selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection : EnjoyFriends & Family stay discounts out hotels Benefit from discounts atvarious high street and online shopsEmployee Perks : Enrol from day 1 into the AvivaPrivate Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit fromSeasonal ticket loan Rental deposit scheme private financial advice and Eyecare vouchers.Training and Development : Advance in your career byaccessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.SocialEvents : Participate in vibrant social events including a summer party winterball pub quizzes and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.Referral Bonus : Earn a 1000 bonus when yourecommend a friend.Well-being Support : Access immediate well-beingadvice because we care about our employees.We celebrate diversity and are committed tocreating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you needus to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such asadjustments to how you applyalternative formats of information or adjustments to the assessment processitself) please do call People & Culture team on or email so that we can discuss how wecan support you through this process.
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1