Andras Jeney

Concierge-Interview with Andras Jeney

Wednesday, 14. December 2016 | Dominik Plüss

The work life of concierges is multifaceted and exciting. In a series of articles, the ES Magazine interviews concierges of luxury hotels.

Which hotel do you work for and how long have you been working there as a concierge?

I work for the The Chedi Andermatt since August 2016.

Are you living your profession under a certain slogan?

Yes, making the impossible possible.

Can you look back on a long career as a concierge?

Yes, I can. I was working as a concerige on a cruise ship for 4,5 years. After that, I have been working as a concierge in Wiesbaden and Frankfurt between 2012 and 2016. Since 2013, I am a member of Les Clefs d’Or.

Chedi Courtyard

Tell us about the profession of the hotel concierge. What is special about it, what connects you to this job?

You have to extend your network with suppliers. Additionally, you have to be able to fulfill the special wishes of your guests – for example organising a ticket for a sold out concert or football match.

 

What are the biggest advantages and disadvantages concerning your profession?

A big advantage is that you never exactly know what the day will bring. Every day is different. The wishes of the guests can differ greatly. You are never bored. The only disadvantage is almost never having your weekends off. Of course, that isn’t exactly a big advantage, especially if you have a familiy at home.

 

What was the most challenging task you received from a hotel guest that you could execute?

A foreign family wanted to go shop for clothes in the evening after 21.00 in a luxury boutique. To fulfill this wish, I had to have someone open the store exclusively for the family. Fortunately, I knew the private mobile phone number of the manager. Within 30 minutes, he opened his store. In total, 5 additional employees were present to serve and advicse the family. Of course, the guests bought almost everything in the boutique. I think the manager reached almost half of his annual budget with this purchase.

Chedi Jeney

Did you have any influential experiences with a special car of a guest?

Yes. I was once allowed to drive the new Porsche 917 Spyder of a foreign guest over quite a long distance.

Have you seen the movie «The Grand Budapest Hotel»? What did you think of it? If not, how do you envision the concierge profession in 50 years? What will change?

Although I am from Ungarn myself, I haven’t seen the movie. Nowadays, the concierges obviously have the internet and Google at their disposal. Sadly, this causes many concierges to neglect their personal connections, as it is much easier to search something with Google. However, I think that our work won’t change too much overall because we happen to know the secret tips and don’t want to become „Google-Concierges“.

How does a concierge experience the Christmas season? Are you overwhelmed by countless requests of the hotel guests instead of buried in presents? Or do you still find peaceful time with your loved ones?

During the holidays and especially during the Christmas season, it is very busy for us. The guests want a Christmas tree in their room or need good ideas for presents and so on. I still try to occasionally take some time off for my wife and myself.

Chedi Andermatt

Lesen Sie hier die weiteren Artikel der Concierge-Serie:

  • Concierge-Interview mit Jérémie Varry
  • Concierge-Interview mit Florian Weidenbach

You might also like:

Lamborghini Gallardo Legende

Wednesday, 16. August 2023

Lamborghini Gallardo: The most sold Lamborghini model of all times

In the world of top-notch sports and supercars, small production numbers are one of the imperatives and signs of prestige, quality, and value. But, does it mean that we should think less of a sports car that has been produced in astonishing 14,000 copies? Absolutely not! This is the story of the best-selling Lamborghini!

Read more
Ferrari F8 Spider mieten

Thursday, 20. July 2023

Three Fastest Sports Car Convertibles In Comparison

What is better than a thoroughbred sports car with an insanely powerful engine, sublime performance, intoxicating engine sound, and gorgeous design? The answer is easy – the same one but in a convertible version! Losing the top makes a car arguably better since it offers the driver one more dimension in the driving experience.

Read more

Tuesday, 27. April 2021

What do I need to know about luxury car rental in Switzerland?

Switzerland - winding mountain roads, wide green valleys and outstanding hotels & restaurants. But what do you need to know to rent a luxury car in Switzerland? This article will provide you with the most important answers to this question.

Read more
Rent Ferrari 488 GTB