Butler Runner

Role summary

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The Butler Runner supports the hotel’s butler and guest-service teams by delivering luggage, amenities, food, beverages, documents and other requested items promptly and discreetly. Candidates should have hospitality or luxury hotel experience, a professional appearance, good English communication skills and the ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, reliability and a strong understanding of guest privacy and service standards. Previous experience in room service, front office, housekeeping or luxury hospitality is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to anticipate guest needs, maintain accurate communication with colleagues, handle items carefully and provide warm, efficient service in line with Grosvenor House standards.

About the employer

Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai is a landmark five-star property located in the Dubai Marina area. Part of Marriott International’s Luxury Collection, the hotel is known for refined service, elegant accommodation, high-end dining, wellness facilities and personalized guest experiences. It operates alongside the nearby Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, creating a large hospitality environment with opportunities across rooms, food and beverage, guest services and hotel operations. The property welcomes international leisure and business travelers and serves as a workplace for a multicultural team. Employees are generally expected to maintain polished presentation, discretion, teamwork and consistent luxury-service standards. As a Marriott-managed property, the hotel may also provide access to structured training, internal career development and employee travel benefits, subject to the applicable employment terms.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers strong hospitality opportunities, particularly in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, airlines, retail businesses and tourism companies regularly recruit international staff. UAE culture combines Emirati traditions with a highly multicultural lifestyle; modest dress, respectful behavior and awareness of Islamic customs are important. Dubai offers modern transport, beaches, shopping, nightlife and a busy international social scene, although accommodation and daily costs can be high. Most overseas employees need an employment entry permit followed by residence sponsorship arranged by the employer. A valid passport, medical examination and Emirates ID process are normally required. Employers may provide accommodation, meals, transport, insurance and annual flights, but packages vary. Candidates should confirm salary, benefits, working hours, probation, leave and recruitment fees in writing before relocating.