Supervision of Bellmen

[Holly Moore]

During my stay in one of Brussels top hotels I noticed that the chief concierge seemed to be in charge of the bell staff. Could this have been the case Is this a common responsibility for the concierge in a fine hotel?

[fresh_a]

This is very often the case. Although in some establishments, the Concierge is completely independent , and free to to take care of their guests

[Bux]

This is very often the case. Although in some establishments, the Concierge is completely independent , and free to to take care of their guests

I know of at least one hotel where the concierge appeared to be an independent contractor. That is, he seemed to offer his services at large to those not staying at or connected with the hotel in question, via a web site.

[fresh_a]

I guess this could happen...but I've never heard of it... I have heard of concierges leaving the employ of their hotel to set up their own concierge or consultancy businesses, but never while still working at the hotel.... concierges may often render services to clients not resident or formerly resident in the hotel , or help them in other ways...finding housing, buying a car, business,etc

[Bux]

Not knowing whether he was coming or going or if it was a temporary situation, I'm loathe to mention the hotel whose front desk was very helpful when the concierge wasn't there. I don't have the web site handy either.

[fresh_a]

I don't know what everyone's work situation is, but a dedicated concierge is one who is, first and foremost, completely to his clients. If he does other stuff on his off-time, then fine.

I know concierges who are currently in the employ of clients they met in their respective hotels, but this is pretty rare.