Carpenter
About the job
- A technical or vocational certificate in carpentry, joinery, or woodwork is required.
- At least 2–3 years of experience as a carpenter is required; experience in a five-star hotel, resort, or high-end fit-out is preferred.
- Skill with hand and power tools, woodworking machinery, and finishing techniques is required.
- Ability to read basic drawings and take accurate measurements is required.
- Basic spoken and written English is required.
- Basic computer skills to update work orders on a tablet or phone are required.
- Repair, adjust, and maintain doors, frames, door closers, hinges, locks, wardrobes, drawers, headboards, vanities, and built-in furniture.
- Restore and refinish wooden furniture and surfaces using sanding, filling, staining, varnishing, lacquering, and touch-up techniques.
- Fabricate and install shelving, panels, skirting, trims, display stands, and small custom joinery items.
- Maintain outdoor timber decking, pergolas, beach furniture, and loungers, protecting them from salt, sun, and humidity.
- Complete work orders and guest requests in the maintenance system, such as HotSOS, within agreed response times.
- Carry out preventive maintenance on rooms and villas as part of the planned room maintenance programme.
- Support event set-ups, stages, signage, and décor installations with Banqueting and Events.
- Repair and re-fix ceiling access panels, tiles, gypsum, and minor partition works.
- Work quietly and discreetly in guest areas, leaving each area clean and safe after completing work.
- Report damaged furniture, defects, and safety hazards to the supervisor, with recommendations.
- Use, clean, and maintain workshop tools and machinery, and keep the carpentry workshop organised.
- Control materials usage and inform the supervisor of stock needs for wood, adhesives, finishes, and hardware.
- Follow Health and Safety, permit-to-work, PPE, Dubai Civil Defence, and Accor safety standards.
- Support other engineering trades and participate in emergency response and energy-saving initiatives.
- Additional languages are an advantage.
- Experience in a five-star hotel, resort, or high-end fit-out is preferred.
About the company
Accor is a global hospitality group with brands spanning economy to luxury. It earns revenue from room bookings, food and beverage, and management fees from franchised properties, while providing hotel management and franchising services. The company grows through acquisitions and investments, such as Adoria for catering and Squarebreak for upscale villa rentals, combining global expertise with local know-how. Its goal is to expand its footprint while delivering consistent, responsible guest experiences and advancing sustainability across its operations, supported by its loyalty program A Club.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Founded
1967
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- American Express expanded ALL Accor globally on July 22, 2026, widening acquisition channels.
- Accor opened 109 hotels in H1 2026, and plans 350 openings during 2026.
- H1 2026 recurring EBITDA rose 6.5% despite disruption, showing pricing and cost discipline.
What critics are saying
- Reuters reported Grizzly Research trafficking allegations on March 19, 2026; trust damage persists.
- Middle East conflict cut Q2 room revenue on July 30, 2026, hurting UAE demand.
- Net debt hit €3.523 billion in H1 2026; Essendi impairment signals balance-sheet pressure.
What makes All Accor unique
- ALL Accor reached 100 million members and drives twice-frequent stays.
- Accor spans 45 brands across 110 countries, reducing reliance on any single market.
- Its asset-light model pairs 268,000-room pipeline with luxury brands like Raffles and Orient Express.
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