Somerset West Bay, Doha is situated in the heart of Doha’s Diplomatic Area, at the north end of the picturesque Corniche. An ideal location for business leisure, Somerset West Bay is nestled among a number of Ministry headquarters, Embassies and Consulates, and only a few doors away from the Qatar International Exhibition Centre as well as the Doha City Centre, a well known shopping area in Doha.

Somerset West Bay, Doha is one of the collection of Ascott International serviced residences in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf Region. The global leader in global luxury serviced residences, Ascott International brings to you more than 20 years’ experience in supporting travelers who work and live away from home. It operates the Ascott, Somerset and Citadines brands in 50 cities across 22 countries.

In line with the opening of Somerset West Bay, Doha, an explosion of exciting opportunities exists for exceptional individuals with the capacity, aspirations and passion to excel to join us as:
HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER/ASSISTANT MANAGER
You will be responsible for planning, organizing and supervising a pool of Housekeeping supervisors, contract cleaners and maintenance crew.  You should have at least 6 years of relevant housekeeping experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity, with a proven track record of success in hotels or apartments.

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR
You will be responsible for supervising the work activities of cleaning personnel to ensure clean, orderly and attractive rooms in the residence.  You should have at least 4 years of relevant housekeeping experience in a supervisory capacity in hotels or apartments.

SECURITY SUPERVISOR
You will be responsible for the day-to-day security operations and overall performance of security staff, to ensure adequate supervision and surveillance in accordance with all security aspects.  You should have at least 4 years of relevant experience assisting the Head Security in hotels and apartments.

GUEST SERVICE OFFICER
You will be responsible for providing efficient  guest services, handling all telephone communication, general enquiries and requests, and maintaining good rapport with guests and visitors.  You should have at least 3 years of Front Office experience in apartments or hotels, and be familiar with hotel information systems software.

HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE
You will be responsible for the full spectrum of human resource services including recruitment and selection. compensation and benefits administration, training and development, and employee relations. You should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in Human Resource, with good knowledge of employment legislation and practices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
You will be responsible for  providing administrative and secretarial support ad carrying out routine administrative/clerical tasks.  You should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, and be well-versed in Microsoft Office applications.

DRIVER
You will  be responsible for the transfer -in and out of guests to and from the airport, and for transporting staff to and from the residence.  You should have at least 2 years of relevant driving experience (including buses), and possess a valid Qataru driving license

Good spoken and written English is a must for all roles, and literacy in Arabic is advantageous.  So if you have what it takes to make a difference to the success and future of our group, please submit your resume with a recent non-returnable photograph to us online at

recruitment.doha@the-ascott.com by 13 September 2007 or to:

The Human Resource Department

Somerset West Bay, Doha

Diplomatic Area, PO Box 26026, Doha, Qatar

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

A government agency in Baghdad is in need of the following:
Chef
Steward
Steward/Cook
Housekeeper/Cleaner

CHEF
Incumbent has exceptional qualifications as evidenced by internationally renowned training and experience. The incumbent will have a proven record of achievement. A minimum of five years experience in positions as a chef at a major hotel or for a high ranking public or private official is required. Managerial experience is required as is evidenced by the supervision of a large kitchen staff. Must be able to prepare full range of cuisine for large function as well as for smaller formal dinners. Ability to prepare creative and varied vegetarian menus a must.
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