Salomon Johannes Scheepers

Ultimate Leader Programme: Rooms | Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Operations Management

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Hospitality professional currently progressing through a structured Rooms Division leadership programme at The Lana, Dorchester Collection. Experienced across Front Office, Housekeeping, Guest Experience, Spa operations, and guest intelligence functions, with a strong foundation in luxury service standards, operational coordination, and guest satisfaction. Recognised for attention to detail, ownership mindset, and ability to support cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments.

Experience

  • The Lana, Dubai - Dorchester Collection (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
    • Ultimate Leader Programme - Rooms
      Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      12 Month Leadership Programme Rotating on Supervisor level between - Concierge - Housekeeping - Guest Experience - Front Office - Guest intelligence 

    • Front Office Agent (Pre-Opening)
      Nov 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs

      First Dorchester Collection Hotel to open in the Middle East with 225 Rooms & 39 Residences. Home to the first Dior Spa in the Middle East & Africa Region. Voted as 23rd best out of 50 Best Hotels in 2024. - Welcome the guest to the hotel upon their arrival. - Proceed with the Check-in / Check-Out - Follow up with Housekeeping regarding the room status - Cut keys for arrival and store them accordingly to procedure / if required print registration card & itinerary - Study of itineraries, Guest Profiles and Preferences for arrivals for the day - Review reservations in arrival and due out - Review billing for guests on due out. - Create Cases according to guest's feedback & Inform the assistant front office managers. - Ensure there are no open folios

    • Spa Receptionist at Dior Spa (Taskforce)
      Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 · 5 mos

      Winner of Dubai’s Best Hotel Spa 2024 by World Spa Awards. - Warmly welcome and greet guests upon arrival at the spa - Confirm guest appointments promptly upon check-in - Recommend a range of spa services and treatments to enhance guest experience - Manage spa bookings and ensure timely confirmations to guests - Handle incoming phone calls with professionalism and efficiency - Coordinate the ordering of amenities for seamless daily operations

  • Bulgari Hotels & Resorts (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
    • Guest Relations - Suite Butler
      Nov 2021 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Responsibilities: - First Suite Butler Team in the whole Bvlgari Hotel & Resort Group. - Ensure all amenities are placed in the suite before the arrival as well as to inspect the room. - Doing in-room check-in and check-out accordingly to the LQA standards. - Doing packing and unpacking of luggage. - Updating the guest profile in Opera and scanning the passports of the guest in Vicas. - Coordinate with housekeeping to ensure the suite is cleaned daily for Morning/ Turn Down Service - Arrange transportation for guest when needed to different locations in Dubai. - Making restaurant reservations for guest and any other reservation that is requested. - Personal shopper for guest.

    • Villa Butler
      Jan 2021 - Oct 2021 · 10 mos

      Responsibilities: - Ensure amenities are placed in the villa, - Doing in-room check-in and check-out. - Updating the guest profile in Opera and scanning the passports of the guest in Vicas - Coordinate with housekeeping, gardeners, pool cleaners, and Engineering to ensure the villa is clean - Arrange transportation for guest when needed to different locations in Dubai. - Taking Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner orders and to set the table according to the standards and serving the food. - Anticipate the needs/ requests the guests have.

  • House Manager at Confidential
    Oct 2020 - Dec 2020 · 3 mos

    - Supervised and coordinated the activities of the gardener and housekeeper. - Welcomed guests warmly and ensured a hospitable atmosphere. -Managed errands, including grocery shopping and household purchases. -Planned family menus in accordance with dietary requirements. -Oversaw adherence to weekly, bi-weekly, and quarterly cleaning schedules.

  • Waiter and Runner at La Bodega Negra at The St. Regis Doha
    Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 · 5 mos

    Waitering, Runner, Silver Service for VIP Clients