Ongoing recruitment at Transcorp Hilton Abuja, February 15th 2016


Hilton Worldwide is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 4,200 hotels, resorts and timeshare properties comprising more than 690,000 rooms in 93 countries and territories.

What will it be like to work for this Hilton Brand?

  • One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers travelers a world of authentic experiences. The brand continues to be the innovative, forward-thinking global leader of hospitality.
  • With products and services that meet the needs of tomorrow's savvy global travelers, we shape experiences in which every Guest feels cared for, valued, and respected.
  • If you understand the importance of upholding a brand's reputation and value the effort it takes to provide a globally recognized hospitality experience, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Team Member with Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Because it’s with Hilton Hotels & Resorts where we promise an exceptional Guest experience every time.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Job Number: HOT027MN
Location: Transcorp Hilton Abuja

Job Description
  • A Purchasing Manager with Hilton Hotels and Resorts will work with suppliers to negotiate contracts, purchase required goods, and keep accurate records of transactions, trends, and performance with vendors.
What will I be doing?
  • As Purchasing Manager, you will work with suppliers to negotiate contracts, purchase required goods, and keep accurate records of transactions, trends, and performance with vendors.
Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
  • Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased, using Group Nominated suppliers where applicable
  • Ensure locally Nominated supplier information is kept current
  • Manage the database of active local contracts with suppliers
  • Ensure Purchasing Manual is current
  • Adhere to quality procedures and standards and oversee purchasing administration such that all Hilton Worldwide policies and standards are upheld
  • Work with the Finance Manager / Director to draft the annual budget
  • maintain a record of commitments for all budgets and ensure that the relevant senior managers are constantly informed of updates
  • Ensure a comprehensive system for allocating and reconciling purchase orders
  • Manage relationships with hotel suppliers and report on their performance
  • Manage employee relations, recruiting Team Members as required, and follow the appraisal procedures for Team Members
  • Supervise the operation of the stores, uphold company health and safety, quality assurance and control procedures, make improvements to the level of control, compile accurate stock records, and maintain proper records of requisition and replenishment transactions
  • Monitor all areas of purchasing including contracts, leases and nominations
  • Prepare the month end accounts reports in an accurate and timely manner
  • Execute on tasks/requests as instructed by the Hotel Management
What are we looking for?
  • A Purchasing Manager serving Hilton Worldwide Brand hotels and vacations is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members.
To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:
  • Previous experience in a purchasing/procurement
  • Strong financial knowledge and ability to work with budgets
  • Computer literate, with good MS Excel skills
  • Good time management and organisation skills
  • Accountable and resilient
  • Ability to work under pressure at all times
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
  • Previous experience within the hotel/leisure sector
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Relevant degree, in Finance/Accounting or related business discipline, from an academic institution
What benefits will I receive?
  • Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and holiday entitlement.
  • As an employee you will become a member of the The Hilton Club which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners.
  • We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position


Job Title: Hotel Manager

Job Number: HOT02GH3
Location: Transcorp Hilton Abuja

Job Description
  • A Hotel Manager with Curio by Hilton Collection hotel is responsible for the effective operational management of the hotel so Heads of Department achieve and exceed their revenue and Guest satisfaction targets..
What will I be doing?
  • As Hotel Manager, you are responsible for the effective operational management of the hotel so Heads of Department achieve and exceed their revenue and Guest satisfaction targets.
Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
  • Work in conjunction with the Cluster General Manager to actively manage key property issues (including capital projects; customer service; refurbishment)
  • Assist the development of meaningful, achievable hotel budgets and other short and long term hotel strategic goals.
  • Provide effective leadership to the hotel management team and team members to ensure targets are met and exceeded
  • Respond to audits that are completed by the company to ensure continual improvement is achieved.
  • Plan, direct and coordinate the service delivery of all operational departments in order to meet and exceed guest expectations
  • Comply and exceed hotel and company Service Standards
  • Ensure that costs are controlled throughout the operational departments and results are analysed regularly to highlight problem areas and take appropriate action
  • Manage and develop the Heads of Department and Key Personnel with to ensure career progression and effective succession planning within the hotel and company
  • Seek and respond to Guest feedback in order to achieve positive outcomes and high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Hold regular briefings and communication meetings with the HOD team
What are we looking for?
A Hotel Manager serving Curio by Hilton Collection hotel and vacations is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you must possess the following qualifications, attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:
  • A degree in Hotel Management or equivalent
  • Strong commercial acumen, preferably with experience in F&B or Rooms Management
  • Experience in managing budgets, revenue proposals and forecasting results
  • In-depth knowledge of the hotel / leisure / service sector
  • Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate the team to achieve high level of perform and exceed targets
  • Accountable and resilient
  • Ability to work under pressure
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
  • Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
  • Previous experience in the same or similar role
What benefits will I receive?
  • Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and holiday entitlement.
  • As an employee you will become a member of the The Hilton Club which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners.
  • We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position



Job Title: Coordinator Control Supplies & Material

Job Number: HOT02FSH)
Location: Abuja , Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Descriptions


  • A Coordinator Control Supplies & Material with Hilton Hotels and Resorts is responsible acting as a support / administrative staff to the Engineering department and Following up all Purchase Requests and Store Requisitions.
What will I be doing?
  • Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
  • Follow up purchasing of supplies and material
  • Daily update record of purchase request raised
  • Maintain Direct purchase requests & Material store
  • Review supplies & material in the store
  • Report purchase request delayed over a week or weekly
  • Report any LPO long overdue to deliver
  • Update records of supplies and materials ordered
  • Prepare payment of supplies & Materials received
  • Clerical & coordination
  • Supporting purchasing, Receiving and Accounts Department
  • Handling all PR's filing e.t.c
  • Carry out daily administrative activities of the Engineering office while adhering to Hilton Standards, policies and procedures
  • Provide secretarial support to the Engineering team
  • Assist with special projects related to the Engineering Office
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by management
What are we looking for?
  • A Coordinator Control Supplies & Material serving Hilton hotels are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
    • Ability to sit for extended periods of time and continuously performs the essential job function
    • Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
    • Prepare official correspondence on behalf of management for both external and internal communications verbally ad in writing.
    • Committed to delivering a high level of customer service, both internally and externally
    • Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
    • Ability to work under pressure
Requirements
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
  • Knowledge about engineering and engineering spare parts
  • Administrative skills such as payroll system, Engineering time scheduling and vacation plan
  • Two years experience in related field
  • Minimum of OND qualifications, HND preferable
What benefits will I receive?
  • Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and holiday entitlement.
  • As an employee you will become a member of the The Hilton Club which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners.
  • We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position





 Job Title: Electrician (Contract)

Job Number: HOT02F4D
Location: Transcorp Hilton Abuja

Job Description

  • An Electrician with Hilton Hotels & Resorts will repair, maintain, install and monitor electrical equipment through the hotel and respond to all electrical related emergency calls..
What will I be doing?
  • As an Electrician, you will be expected to will repair, maintain, install and monitor electrical equipment through the hotel and respond to Guest, Manager, Team Member, and emergency requests promptly.
Specifically, an Electrician will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
  • Perform maintenance work on a wide range of electrical equipment
  • Assemble and install electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment
  • Install audio/visual equipment in Guest rooms or function rooms along with microphone and lighting systems in function rooms, as requested
  • Respond promptly and efficiently to emergency calls
  • Conduct inspection tours to ensure that electrical equipment and lighting is working properly
  • Complete the preventative maintenance schedule and incident reports
  • Maintain all tools, equipment, and working areas to proper condition
  • Keep technical training knowledge and skills current
  • Tag electrical items and maintain a register, if required
What are we looking for?
  • Electricians serving Hilton Worldwide Brand hotels and vacations are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members.
To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:
  • Minimum of 2 years electrical experience, preferably in a hotel or a similar varied work environment such as ships, hospitals, or retail businesses
  • An electrical trade qualification, required, OND preferred
  • Current knowledge of general maintenance, engineering work, and Guest room repairs
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work without close supervision and within established time frames
  • Strong work ethic
  • A passion for managing a variety of projects and tasks throughout the day
What benefits will I receive?
  • Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and holiday entitlement.
  • As an employee you will become a member of the The Hilton Club which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners.
  • We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position








 Job Title: Generator Operator (Contract)

Job Number: HOT02F4L
Location: Transcorp Hilton Abuja

Job Description



  • A Maintenance Operative with Hilton Hotels & Resorts will Monitors, maintains, repairs and carries out the preventive maintenance program on the hotel's UPS generators and public utility supply..
What will I be doing?
As Generator Operator, you will Monitor, maintain, repair and carry out the preventive maintenance program on the hotel's UPS generators and public utility supply.. Specifically, a Generator Op will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
  • Responds to customer calls and complaints to correct temperature conditions in a positive, polite and timely manner. Monitors public space temperatures, making appropriate adjustments when necessary.
  • Performs scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on all UPS generators and related equipment, including making repairs such as replacing mechanical seals, re-packing pumps and valves, replacing bearings and belts, checking for proper alignment, repairing fan coil units, brazing and soldering, calibrating controls, working on pressure vessels, replacing piping and fittings.
  • Maintains appropriate record of preventive maintenance and repairs.
  • Visually inspect gauges, dials and mechanical equipment, make basic mathematical calculations, and move and climb on all types of uneven surfaces
  • Interact with the Operating Engineer and assist in start-up, shut down and operation of all UPS generator equipment
  • Maintain all tools, equipment, and working areas in proper condition
  • Follow all Health & Safety rules within the Department and the hotel
  • Perform any other tasks as requested by the Chief Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of the hotel
Requirements
What are we looking for?
  • Generator Operators serving Hilton Worldwide Brand hotels and vacations are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:
  • Considerable knowledge of UPS generator including repair and maintenance, basic electric and mechanical skills.
  • Skill in the use of hand and power tools
  • Basic Mathematical skill in the use of calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations
  • Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment
  • A Technical or Trade Test certificate in Engineering, OND preferred
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinction:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work without close supervision and within established timeframes
  • Strong work ethic
  • A passion for managing a variety of projects and tasks throughout the day
  • Previous experience in a similar role
What benefits will I receive?
  • Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and holiday entitlement.
  • As an employee you will become a member of the The Hilton Club which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners.
  • We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position



Job Title: Kitchen / Laundry Technician

Job Number: HOT02F4N
Location: Transcorp Hilton Abuja

Job Description

  • A Kitchen / Laundry technician with Hilton Hotels & Resorts will repair, maintain, install and monitor electrical equipment through the hotel and respond to all electrical and mechanical equipments related emergency calls.
What will I be doing?
As a Kitchen / Laundry technician, you will be expected to will repair, maintain, install and monitor electrical and mechanical equipments at various kitchens in the hotel and  emergency requests promptly. Specifically, a Kitchen technician will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
  • Perform maintenance work on a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Assemble and install electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment
  • Respond promptly and efficiently to emergency calls
  • Conduct inspection tours to ensure that equipment and lighting is working properly
  • Complete the preventative maintenance schedule and incident reports
  • Maintain all tools, equipment, and working areas to proper condition
  • Keep technical training knowledge and skills current
  • Tag electrical items and maintain a register, if required
What are we looking for?
Kitchen/Laundry technician serving Hilton Worldwide Brand hotels and vacations are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:
  • Candidate must have a minimum of OND in Electrical trade.
  • Minimum of three (3) years working experience in Engineering Department of a Five Star Hotel.
  • Knowledge of Engineering Operations in the Hotel.
  • Previous experience in operation and maintenance of Electrical and Mechanical equipment in Commercial Kitchen/Laundry.
  • Ability to trouble shoot and maintain Commercial Kitchen/Laundry equipment and related installations in the Hotel.
What benefits will I receive?
  • Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and holiday entitlement.
  • As an employee you will become a member of the The Hilton Club which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners.
  • We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position





 Job Title: AV Technician (Contract)

Location:
Abuja
Job TypeContract
Job Field Engineering / Technical

Job Description

An AV Technician working in Hilton Hotels and Resorts will be responsible for assisting telephone technician in maintenance, repair and installation of telephone lines and equipment. Assisting with maintaining communications with hotel and corporate staff and assisting in overall operation and service extended to guests, staff and retail stores

What will I be doing?

As an AV Technician in Hilton Hotels and Resorts, you will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Set up audio visual equipment in meeting rooms as may be required by the guests expressly stated in the function sheets on a daily basis.
  • Attend to guests' rooms to fix faulty TVs, sound systems and any other audio visual related equipment.
  • Repair audio visual equipment in the workshop as may be assigned by the supervisor.
  • Meet with customers to review event orders and any changes, issues an /or problems as appropriate to ensure delivery of quality product.
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.
  • Perform special projects and other responsibilities
  • Relieve control room team members for break
  • Flexible and team player - able to work on own initiative.
  • Works closely with peers to assist in their job when requested by supervisor.
  • Keeps all necessary tools in good working condition, keep their working place neat and clean.
  • Attains all departmental meetings and training classes.
What are we looking for?
  • The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English
  • Communication skills required to provide information and associated services to management and guests
  • Minimum of two years experience in related position
  • Minimum of OND certificate in related field, HND preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years work experience.
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply for this Position