Door Greeter Intern

Role summary

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The Door Greeter Intern welcomes guests at the hotel entrance, opens doors, offers assistance with luggage or directions, and creates a warm first impression. Requirements typically include current enrollment in hospitality, tourism, or a related program, good grooming, strong communication skills, a pleasant and confident personality, and a willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. The candidate is expected to be courteous, attentive, physically presentable, reliable, and comfortable interacting with international guests. Basic English proficiency and the ability to coordinate effectively with Concierge, Bell, Front Office, and Security teams are important. Previous hotel experience may be helpful but is generally not essential for an internship.

About the employer

Fairmont Makati is a luxury hotel located in Makati City, one of Metro Manila’s leading business, shopping, and entertainment districts. It is part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hospitality brand within Accor, a major international hotel group. The property offers upscale accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting and event facilities, wellness amenities, and guest services designed for both business and leisure travelers. Fairmont is known for combining attentive personal service with locally influenced experiences and high operational standards. Employees and interns work in a multicultural environment and gain exposure to professional hotel operations, guest relations, food and beverage, events, and luxury service. The hotel’s central location provides convenient access to offices, malls, restaurants, cultural attractions, and transport links across Metro Manila.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with diverse opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, business-process services, retail, healthcare, and technology. Major employment centers include Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Clark, Boracay, and Palawan. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, hospitable, and strongly influenced by local traditions, Spanish history, American culture, and Asia. Lifestyle ranges from fast-paced urban living in Manila to relaxed coastal communities, with generally affordable food and services but variable housing costs. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa or permit, commonly arranged with employer support; an internship may require separate documentation and school coordination. Applicants should verify current Bureau of Immigration and Department of Labor requirements before relocating. Makati offers modern amenities, international dining, public transport, and plentiful accommodation, though traffic and rainy-season conditions should be expected.