Le Méridien Hotel Job Vacancy recruitment in Akwa Ibom State, July 17th 2013

Le Méridien attracts talented professionals with a keen desire to bring our brand to life through discovery moments. Much like our clientele, our associates are creative and cultured, helping us to deliver alluring guest experiences from Paris to Phuket. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating their professional growth by providing world-class training, career development and exceptional benefits

Company Description
Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort, Nwaniba Road, Uruan Local Government Area. Akwa Ibom State.

Location
Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort Uyo is located 90km (1hr. 30mins.) drive from Calabar airport and 160km (2hrs. 30mins.) from Port Harcourt airport.



Recent Job vacancies exist at Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort Akwa Ibom State

Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Department Purchasing
Job Description
* Should be able to plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officer and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products and services.
* Maintain records of goods ordered and recieved.
* Locate vendors of materials, equipment or suppliers and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.
* Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for suppliers and equipment
* Control purchasing department budgets
* Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance company policy.
Requirements
Should have 5 to 7 years experience in Managerial Position in the department.
Area of studies should be related field.

Job title: Director of Engineering
Department Engineering
Job Description
* Oversee the maintenance and safety of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, energy, emergency and life safety systems in the hotel.
* Lead a team responsible for the day to day servicing of guests' maintenance requests
* Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance of the physical part of the hotel
*Manage construction, renovations, and related capital projects, etc.
Requirements
Candidate should have:
* approprately and effectively responded to emergency situations (e.g on emergency response team)
* hands-on experience with central plant
* guests service experience and management of aesthetic details.
* 5 to 7 years in major hotel, hospital or building in managerial/ supervisory capacity.

Job Title: Director of sales & Marketing
Department SALES & MARKETING
Job Description
Initiate, plan, direct and manage the implementation of the complex’s sales and marketing strategy.  Direct the activities of the Complex Sales, Events and Reservations teams, ensuring that the activities of all team members are aligned with Complex strategy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•Develop the sales and marketing strategy for the property, plan and manage its implementation, liaising closely with key stakeholders (General Managers, Hotel Managers, Revenue Manager) and be responsible for communication of this strategy to the sales / reservations and events teams.
•Working closely with the Revenue Manager, continuously monitor competitive activity and implement any agreed changes to the property’s sales and marketing strategy.
•Take responsibility for the delivery of the annual Marketing Planning process for the property, fully understanding the Marketing requirements, and the required budgetary guidelines, to enable empowered decisions in all rate negotiations
•Liaise with General Manager and Hotel Managers to deliver specific hotel marketing projects such as direct marketing, production of sales collateral and advertising campaigns.   Ensure full compliance with all Starwood Marketing programs.
•Liaise with the PR and Advertising agencies to ensure effective communication is maintained in line with Marketing strategy.
•Manage the Sales, Reservations and Events teams to ensure the efficient day to day operation of the Sales and Marketing Department and that all revenue and profitability targets are achieved in line with the European core standards.
•Conduct six monthly performance appraisals for all direct reports, ensuring that pre-agreed objectives are achieved.  Where required, identify appropriate development and career opportunities for each team members to ensure high levels of motivation.
•Set annual revenue targets, in line with budget, for all direct sales people, ensuring that they are clear on their revenue target and have a planned strategy to achieve their goals.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
•Manage the completion of all GA / GP and SET Preferred solicitations ensuring they are completed accurately and in line with budgeted guidelines.
•Ensuring accurate follow up and communication both internally to reservations and accounting departments and confirmation to client.  Ensure property rates sheets are accurate at all times.
•Proactively manage a pre-determined number of key accounts/key prospects and other active accounts to ensure maximum yield in line with budgetary objectives.
•Proactively prospect new accounts for the Complex and Starwood properties worldwide and following the sales process through to convert into ‘producing’ accounts.
•To take responsibility for the compilation and execution of quarterly sales action plans for the sales team.  Ensure that all members of the sales and events teams maintain European Core Delphi Standards and that the system is utilised to its full capacity.
•Plan and attend any trade fairs as a representative of Starwood Hotels, ensuring that the quality image of the organisation is portrayed, and that every opportunity is taken to promote the property.
•To arrange and manage familiarization trips and educational in line with business needs.
 
Requirements
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Must be proficient in writing, speaking and negotiating in local language, English and at least one additional language.
• Must pass the Sales Select Test.
• Courteous & efficient telephone manner
• Excellent organisational/administrative skills with office management experience
• Ability to prioritise tasks & to manage workload using own initiative
• Ability to multi-task & work under pressure with limited resources
• Ability to appreciate “the big picture”, whilst having a talent for detail & an inherent thoroughness in task approach, follow-up & completion
• Strong writing skills with excellent spelling & grammar
• Typing skills - 65 words per minute & speed writing preferred
• Excellent computer skills - sound knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation & DTP software packages, email, internet & intranet systems
• Numerate.  Ability to manage PR budget.
• Foreign language skills preferred
• Previous experience in hotel, travel & tourism, service sector preferred
• Ability to inspire confidence & gain credibility with senior management
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality at all times
• High degree of personal loyalty & integrity
• Team player – with a sense of humour even in the face of adversity!
* Should have 5 to 7 years experience in the field and management position.

Job title: Souse Chef
Department  F & B Kitchen
Job Description
*Assign, in detail, specific duties to all employees for efficient operation of the kitchen. Visually inspect, select and use only the freshest fruits vegetable and other food products of the highest standard in preparation of menu items.
* Read and employ math skills for following recipes process requisitions for suppliers select, train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items.
* schedule culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.
* ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with health department regulations.
* Supervise daily cleaning of walk-in and rach -in boxes for safety reasons.
* Maintain vacation schedule for proper staffing
* Report any equipment in need of repair to chef and engineering for servicing etc.

Requirements
Experience; Minimum two years Sous Chef experience required. Prior supervisory experience required. Previous hospitality experience preferred.
* Must be able to work on computer without supervision
* Must be able to speak English fluently and also an additional language is in advantage

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