Recent Vacancies at Louis Valentino Prixair, 11th June, 2019

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Louis Valentino Prixair (LVP) is a proud indigenous Nigerian conglomerate which operates a wide range of businesses, including Real Estate Development & Investment, Property Management, Hotel Operations, Cleaning and Laundry services, Catering services and Media. A leader in each of our sectors of business, we offer integrated and advanced solutions for customers across multiple industries. We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:       Job Title: Hotel General Manager Location: Abuja Job Summary

• We’re looking for an extremely detail oriented Hotel General Manager to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain open collaborative relationships with direct reports, team members and partner General Managers;
• Coach and support hotel team to effectively manage occupancy, rates, wages and controllable expenses;
• Oversight of Sales, and Marketing, Food and Beverage, Front office and Guest services;
• Improves efficiency & profitability of in-house restaurant operations;
• Oversight of housekeeping and engineering functions;
• Tour and inspect property on a daily basis and monitor for property cleanliness, safety and security, product quality and exceptional service throughout;
• Identify areas of concern and develop strategies to improve performance;
• Recognize service issues and trends. Facilitate creative solutions to overcome obstacles and insure continuous guest satisfaction results;
• Participate in sales and marketing process as well as ongoing community involvement;
• Maintain a strong knowledge of local market (e.g.: demand generators, competitor strategy and community impact/involvement opportunities);
• Active participation in budgeting and forecasting to maximize hotel revenue and profits;
• Perform technical and administrative duties, including, but not limited to; Profit and Loss Statements, Analysis, Yield Management, Capital Planning and Payroll;
• Ongoing financial reports review to analyze budget, revenue and profitability targets and take action as needed;
• Participate in revenue management calls, sales calls and owner meetings;
• Balance cost controls with exceptional customer service and associate satisfaction;
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate service agreements.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• 3+ years minimum as Hotel General Manager
• Familiar with common computer software programs
• Proven track record of achieving results in all areas of a balanced scorecard
• Strong organizational & leadership skills
• Must be self-motivated and results oriented
• Creative & problem-solving skills

Remuneration Competitive based on experience.     Job Title: Sales & Marketing Manager Location: Abuja Job Type: Permanent Job Summary

• The BDM will develop a commercial strategy so as to achieve the company’s business plan. The position will also be responsible also for achieving the company’s sales objectives & targets and implement commercial plans to promote revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop the team’s key performance indicator (KPI) for performance assessment (appraisal);
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts within and outside the industry for business developments and nurture strong industry network;
• Conduct regular research about competitors to gain comparative advantage for the company;
• Achieve agreed set revenue targets.
• Oversee all business activities i.e. Sales, Marketing and Operational activities;
• Establishing leads, following up, meeting clients and closing deals aggressively;
• Organize and coordinate operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity and profitability;
• Represent the company at business meetings as approved by Management;
• Review marketing activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing improvement;
• Develop and implement marketing strategies including advertising campaigns and sales promotions;
• Coordinating with other department heads as required;
• Identify and aggressively market the company’s services to prospective clients in the all sector;
• Manage the entire sales & marketing team to achieve set targets and drive revenue aggressively;
• Prepare weekly / monthly / quarterly / annual business plans and strategies for maximizing profitability and revenue generation to realize organizational goals;

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership and managerial experiences
• Must have relevant industry experience
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 5 years’ experience in similar position
• An M.Sc./MBA would be an added advantage
• Media expertise is required
• Demonstrated ability to produce results
• Proposal Writing, Presentations, Contract bidding and execution skills

Remuneration Extremely Competitive based on Experience       Job Title: Restaurant Manager Location: Abuja Job Type: Permanent Job Summary

• The Restaurant Manager will be responsible for the effective execution of service at an UPSCALE FINE DINING RESTAURANT.
• You will always ensure and implement the Standards of Excellence, as determined by the location, company and the client are met.
• This position will be in charge of managing and staffing the entire front of the house staff. This is a fine dining restaurant which is open 7 days per week.

Job Descriptions

• Hires, trains, and develops all FOH restaurant staff in fine dining service standards;
• Maintains schedules, payroll and other administrative support to maintain food and beverage cost controls including inventory and pars;
• Organizes and conducts pre-shift and departmental meetings daily;
• Maintains communication with all departments to ensure customer service needs are met;
• Creates seating charts and station assignments daily, following up with support staff of daily expected business;
• Maintains all reservation systems and books to accommodate business demands;
• Creates side work assignments and ensures completion with wait staff;
• Maintains the highest level of service to client/guest, ensuring their satisfaction;
• Maintains cleanliness and presentation of dining room area;
• Investigates and resolves all client/guest complaints in a timely, professional, diplomatic manner.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Hospitality, or equal fine dining experience
• At least 5 years of upscale fine dining with at least three year of management experience
• Cash handling and reconciliation of cash banks and POS systems
• Ability to hire, develop, train, coach and counsel hourly associates
• Ability to plan, market and execute special events/promotions
• Ability to monitor and track budgets and expenditures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of customer service techniques and current service standards
• Must be able to remain poised and focused under pressure
• Knowledge of basic office programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as reservations systems
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• Professional appearance and demeanor required

Remuneration Competitive based on experience       How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] clearly indicating the Job Title as subject of the application.

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