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    Marriott International, Inc. is a leading global lodging company with more than 6,000 properties in 122 countries and territories, reporting revenues of more than $17 billion in fiscal year 2016. Founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott and guided by family leadership for nearly 90 years, the company is headquartered outside of Washington, D.C. in Bethesda, ...
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    Food & Beverage Service Expert (Waiter) - Protea Hotel by Marriott OR Tambo Airport

    Guest Relations

    • Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
    • Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
    • Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.
    • Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
    • Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (enter brand specific programs) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
    • Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings.
    • Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.

    General Food and Beverage Services

    • Maintain cleanliness of work and guest areas by clearing, collecting and returning food and beverage items to proper area.
    • Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day, practicing clean-as-you-go procedures.
    • Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen.
    • Set tables according to type of event and service standards, including types of linens, glassware, plate/chinaware, and silver/flatware, ensuring all supplies meet quality standards.
    • Pick-up trays and clean tables as needed to ensure a clean dining area.
    • Follow appropriate procedures for serving alcohol, follow local Training & Guidance.
    • Thank every guest upon departure, invites them to return, and wishes them a fond farewell.
    • Retrieve and deliver food and beverage orders in a timely manner.
    • Perform other reasonable duties as requested.
    • Coordinates with the respective kitchens to ensure guests’ orders are delivered.

    Beverage/Coffee Cart

    • Inspect the cleanliness and presentation all china, glass, and silver prior to use.
    • Cash/Bank Handling
    • Record transaction in MICROS or similar system at time of order.
    • Process all payment methods in accordance with Accounting procedures and policies.
    • Follow property control audit standards and cash handling procedures (e.g., blind drops).
    • Count bank at end of shift, complete designated cashier reports, resolve any discrepancies, drop off receipts, and secure bank.
    • Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies, obtaining change required for expected business level, and keeping bank secure at all times.
    • Transport bank to/from assigned workstation, following security procedures.
    • Set up and organize cashier workstation with designated supplies, forms, and resource materials; and always maintain cleanliness of workstation.

    Closing

    • Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, breaking down goods, cleaning all equipment and areas, returning equipment to proper locations, locking refrigerators, restocking items, turning off lights, locking doors, and completing daily cleaning checklist.

    Steps of Service

    • Present physical and accurate check and process payment, adhering to all cash handling and credit policies/procedures including added and received gratuity.
    • Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverages.
    • Answer questions on menu selections, and check with kitchen staff whenever additional clarification is necessary.
    • Communicate with the kitchen regarding the length of wait for food items, recook orders, and product availability.

    In-Room Dining/Room Service

    • Take room service orders over the phone, answering any questions regarding the menu, inputting order into appropriate system, up-selling, following method of payment policies, reading back the order to confirm its accuracy, and providing expected delivery time.
    • Place and log call back for room service order within appropriate time frame to ensure guest satisfaction.
    • Notify guests and management of delays in service delivery.

    Assists Management

    • Communicate with guests, other employees, or departments to ensure guest needs are met.

    Communication

    • Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
    • Discuss work topics, activities, or problems with coworkers, supervisors, or managers discreetly and quietly, avoiding public areas of the property.

    Working with Others

    • Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
    • Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
    • Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.

    Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

    • Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

    Safety and Security

    • Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.
    • Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.
    • Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.
    • Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary, to avoid injury.
    • Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
    • Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.
    • Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.

    Policies and Procedures

    • Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
    • Follow company and department policies and procedures.
    • Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
    • Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
    • Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
    • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
    • Follow the requirements and tasks as defined in EMEA Food & Beverage Cashiering SOP if associate handles cash.
    • Comply with the requirements of the Marriott Cashiering Responsibilities/Petty Cash Fund and Cashier Overage/Shortage SOPs.

    Interpersonal Skills

    • Customer Service Orientation
    • Teamwork
    • Interpersonal Skills
    • Diversity Relations

    Communications

    • Communication
    • Listening
    • English Language Proficiency

    Personal Attributes

    • Dependability
    • Presentation
    • Positive Demeanor
    • Integrity
    • Safety Orientation
    • Stress Tolerance
    • Adaptability/Flexibility

    Organization

    • Multi-Tasking

    Personal Attributes 

    • Information Retention

    Education

    • Higher Education, Diploma or equivalent

    Related Work Experience

    • At least 1 year of related work experience

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    Front Office Administrator - The Westin Cape Town, Convention Square, Cape Town

    Required Experience & Qualifications

    • Relevant Hospitality qualification or equivalent 
    • Minimum 2 – 3 years’ experience working in hotel and/ or similar position. 
    • Front Desk experience required as will assist in all areas of Front Office
    • Shifts work.
    • Systems Required – OPERA, MGS and GXP, Internet, MS Word/Office, Microsoft excel and Outlook.
    • Professional disposition
    • Ability to work within a pressurized environment
    • Proactive, self-motivated Individual with good professional work ethic.
    • Good interpersonal skills and communication, guest centric  
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Excellent telephone and email etiquette
    • Strong planning and organizing skills
    • Good conflict resolution and problem solving skills 
    • Attention to detail and strong administrative skills 
    • Results and deadline driven 
    • Ability to work methodical and systematic 
    • Ability to use Initiative and be proactive 
    • Ability to work without supervision and within a team
    • Extensive working knowledge in MS Office in all MS office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
    • Diligence, attention to detail and proactive with the ability to use initiative and work unsupervised is essential.
    • Ability to converse and speak the English language in a professional manner.
    • Strong verbal and writing skills 
    • Good understanding of the Front Office operational environment

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist staff with expediting problem payments (e.g., problems processing credit card).
    • Follow up with guest regarding satisfaction with guest-related issues. 
    • Process all guest check-ins by confirming reservations, assigning room, and issuing and activating room key. 
    • Process all payment types such as room charges, cash, checks, debit, or credit. 
    • Anticipate sold-out situations and obtain satisfactory alternative accommodations when the property cannot accommodate guests with reservations. 
    • Process all check-outs including resolving any late and disputed charges. 
    • Answer, record, and process all guest calls, messages, requests, questions, or concerns. 
    • Coordinate with Housekeeping to track readiness of rooms for check-in. 
    • Run daily reports (number of arrivals, departures), identify any special requests, and check reports for accuracy. 
    • Cash guests' personal checks and traveler's checks.
    • Review shift logs/daily memo books and document pertinent information in logbooks. 
    • Count bank at the beginning and end of shift.
    • Balance and drop receipts according to Accounting specifications.
    • Assist management in training, motivating, and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
    • Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
    • Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information. 
    • Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. 
    • Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. 
    • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others. 
    • Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. 
    • Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. 
    • Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. 
    • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

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    Food & Beverage Service Supervisor - Protea Hotel by Marriott OR Tambo Airport

    Safety and Security

    • Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.
    • Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.
    • Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.
    • Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
    • Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.
    • Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.
    • Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.
    • Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary, to avoid injury.

    Policies and Procedures

    • Follow company and department policies and procedures.
    • Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
    • Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
    • Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
    • Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
    • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

    Guest Relations

    • Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
    • Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.
    • Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
    • Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.
    • Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
    • Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
    • Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings.
    • Provide assistance to individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically-impaired individuals within guidelines (e.g., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions on paper, moving objects out of the way, or offering access to Braille or TDD phones).

    Communication

    • Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
    • Provide assistance to coworkers, ensuring they understand their tasks.
    • Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information.
    • Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette including answering the phone within 3 rings, answering with a smile in one's voice, using the callers' name, transferring calls to appropriate person/department, requesting permission before placing the caller on hold, taking and relaying messages, and allowing the caller to end the call.
    • Discuss work topics, activities, or problems with coworkers, supervisors, or managers discreetly and quietly, avoiding public areas of the property.
    • Prepare and review written documents (e.g., daily logs, business letters, memoranda, reports), including proofreading and editing written information to ensure accuracy and completeness.

    Assists Management

    • Serve as a departmental role model or mentor by working alongside employees to perform technical or functional job duties.
    • Assign and ensure work tasks are completed on time and that they meet appropriate quality standards.
    • Ensure that hourly employees are trained on company core values, job roles, responsibilities, and technical and service aspects of the job.
    • Ensure employee compliance with company standards and policies and external regulations (e.g., safety, OSHA, department-specific procedures such as food standards).
    • Encourage and motivate employees to perform their best, take responsibility for tasks and assignments, make decisions and provide input on possible improvements.
    • Assist management to ensure that hourly employees have the necessary resources to effectively perform their jobs (e.g., supplies, equipment, and inventory).
    • Assist management in establishing and communicating goals, performance expectations, timetables and deadlines for shift or departmental operations to hourly employees and ensure that they are understood.
    • Listen to hourly employees' suggestions for improving how work is done and how guests are served, gaining management support as needed to act upon suggestions.
    • Coordinate tasks and work with other departments to ensure that the department runs efficiently.
    • Collaborate with management to develop and carry-out ideas and procedures, and set goals to continuously improve department performance around guest and employee satisfaction scores.
    • Coach and develop employees (e.g., create expectations for continual improvement, provide challenging tasks and assignments, hold development discussions, and construct and execute development plans).
    • Collaborate with management to formally recognize hourly employees' performance contributions.
    • Serve as hourly employees' first point of contact as part of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process.
    • Ensure staff is working together as a team to ensure optimum service to guests.
    • Communicate with guests, other employees, or departments to ensure guest needs are met.
    • Inspect grooming and attire of staff, and rectify any deficiencies.

    Working with Others

    • Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
    • Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
    • Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
    • Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.
    • Actively listen to and consider the concerns of other employees, responding appropriately and effectively.

    Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

    • Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
    • Monitor the performance of others to ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
    • Identify and recommend new ideas, technologies, or processes to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings.

    Physical Tasks

    • Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print).
    • Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects).
    • Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
    • Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
    • Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
    • Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces.
    • Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
    • Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

    General Food and Beverage Services

    • Report any employee, guest, and/or vendor incidents and accidents to management and Loss Prevention at the time of the incident and/or accident.
    • Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day, practicing clean-as-you-go procedures.
    • Assist your and other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests.
    • Document any and all guest and employee incidents/accidents for management follow up.
    • Inspect storage areas for organization, use of FIFO, and cleanliness and rectify any deficiencies.
    • Notify management of maintenance repairs issues.
    • Complete work orders for maintenance repairs and submit to Engineering, or contact Engineering directly for urgent repairs.
    • Follow property key policies, including checking out and returning keys to appropriate departments.
    • Complete scheduled inventories (e.g., opening inventory) of supplies, food, and liquor to check stock and requisition necessary supplies.
    • Monitor dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety, and well being of guests.
    • Communicate information to manager/supervisor by documenting pertinent information in appropriate department logbook.

    Opening

    • Complete opening duties including setting up necessary supplies and tools, including bank, and ensuring work area is clean and everything is in working order.

    Greeting and Seating

    • Thank every guest upon departure, invite them to return, and wish them a fond farewell.

    Closing

    • Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, breaking down goods, cleaning all equipment and areas, returning equipment to proper locations, locking refrigerators, restocking items, turning off lights, locking doors, and completing daily cleaning checklist.

    Education

    • High school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent

    Related Work Experience

    • At least 2 years of related work experience

    Supervisory Experience

    • At least 1 year of supervisory experience

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    Bartender - Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Menlyn Pretoria

    POSITION SUMMARY

    • Prepare drink orders for guests according to specified recipes using measuring systems. Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles. Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, tables, and other tools. Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks. Stock ice, glassware, and paper supplies. Transport supplies to bar set-up area. Wash soiled glassware. Remove soiled wares from bar top and tables and place in designated area. Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs. Process all payment methods. Count bank at end of shift, complete designated cashier reports, resolve any discrepancies, drop off receipts, and secure bank. Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas. Complete closing duties.
    • Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

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    Commis Chef - The Westin Cape Town, Convention Square, Cape Town

    Required Experience & Qualifications

    • Be in possession of a recognized Culinary Diploma or at least 2 years’ experience within a similar operation and level of responsibilities 
    • At least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position 
    • Experience in executing high quality cooking techniques 
    • Professional and positive disposition
    • Good understanding of food trends locally & internationally
    • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and HACCP
    • Quality and customer service driven 
    • Ability to work within a pressurized environment
    • Good food knowledge and confident cooking skills
    •  Proactive, self-motivated Individual with good professional work ethic 
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    •  Ability to engage and interact with guest
    •  Ability to deal with conflict situations
    • Required to work rostered shifts and irregular hours as per operational requirements
    • Flexible working hours as well as available to work weekends , Public holidays, opening and closing shifts when rostered as per operational requirements

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Ensure compliance with all required health and safety, and food hygiene practices and protocols
    • Ensure execution and quality standards are met and maintained 
    • Motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
    • Maintain and uplift the quality, presentation and food on offer 
    • Complete all daily duties as set out in departmental duties and requirements
    • Perform other duties as and when required

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    Commi Chef - Protea Hotel by Marriott OR Tambo Airport

    Safety and Security

    • Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.
    • Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.
    • Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.
    • Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary, to avoid injury.
    • Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.
    • Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.
    • Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).

    Policies and Procedures

    • Follow company and department policies and procedures.
    • Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
    • Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
    • Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
    • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

    Guest Relations

    • Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.

    Communication

    • Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.

    Working with Others

    • Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
    • Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
    • Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.

    Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

    • Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

    Physical Tasks

    • Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
    • Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
    • Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.

    General Kitchen

    • Prepare all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP guidelines.
    • Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption, including disinfecting hands prior to handling food and wearing a hat/hairnet and proper footwear.
    • Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures, such as product rotation, First In-First Out (FIFO); dating, labeling, cleaning, and organizing coolers/freezers/storage areas; and Cold Chain compliance, across all food-related departments and areas.
    • Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.
    • Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served in to control food waste and ensure that good food is not thrown away.
    • Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.
    • Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods.
    • Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and report issues or problems to facility management.
    • Report maintenance issues immediately to appropriate personnel (i.e., management or maintenance).
    • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility, as well as all local, state, and federal regulations.

    Sanitation and Maintenance

    • Wash and disinfect kitchen area including tables, tools, knives, and equipment to ensure sanitary conditions and meet the departmental standards, including using sanitizers required by health department.
    • Set-up and break down work station with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies, ensuring items are to established specs, ensuring adequate fill of containers, storing items appropriately, and cleaning station as appropriate.
    • Follow and ensure compliance with sanitation and cleaning procedures and pest control guidelines, reporting pest control issues to appropriate personnel.
    • Disassemble and assemble kitchen equipment following safety procedures when cleaning.

    Kitchen Tools & Equipment

    • Use kitchen tools safely and appropriately, including using appropriate tools to open cartons, boxes, and cans; keeping knives sharpened; using proper knife handling procedures; using correct knives for particular food item or specific task; using dry pads when moving hot material; and engaging all appropriate safety devices prior to operating equipment.
    • Use measuring tools (for example, scale, measuring cups, measuring spoons) to precisely measure ingredients and portion sizes.

    Food Preparation

    • Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist, establishing priority items.
    • Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
    • Wash and peel (if required) fresh fruits and vegetables to prepare them for cooking or consumption.
    • Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
    • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
    • Monitor food quality while preparing food and throughout the day utilizing the HACCP forms and production charts.
    • Prepare cold foods, including preparing salads, cold sandwiches, condiments, and dressings.

    Set-up

    • Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served to waiters or patrons, according to standards.

    Banquet/Buffet

    • Breakdown work station and return and label back-up items according to proper food handling procedures.

    Education

    • High school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent

    Related Work Experience

    • At least 1 year of related work experience

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    Handyman - Protea Hotel by Marriott OR Tambo Airport

    CRITICAL TASK

    General Maintenance

    • Display basic proficiency in the following categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and/or general building.
    • Perform all surface preparation and painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area.
    • Test, troubleshoot, and perform basic repair on all types of equipment, plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical components including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and program TV's.
    • Perform repairs on interior and exterior landscaping as well as external landscaping sprinklers.
    • Perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties.

    Accident Prevention and Safety

    • Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to promote a clean, safe, and secure environment.
    • Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.
    • Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.
    • Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals, fertilizer, pesticides, blood borne pathogens, etc., including using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
    • Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary, to avoid injury.
    • Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work.
    • Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.
    • Maintain a working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems and be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of the Fire and Emergency Rescue Teams.
    • Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., Fire and Emergency Response Team, evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters) in order to preserve the building and its systems during the emergency and act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status.
    • Store all flammable materials in OSHA and EPA approved containment devices.

    Install, Maintain, and Repair Items

    • Carry all equipment (e.g., keys, phones, pager, tools, radio) in order to maintain preparedness to carry out work tasks at all times.
    • Respond and attend to guest repair requests.
    • Organize all painting and maintenance areas properly utilizing the appropriate methods and supplies.
    • Clean all tools and equipment and return to the shop and secure in the proper area.
    • Clean, lubricate, protect and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. 
    • Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment. 
    • Perform preventive maintenance in a timely manner. 

    Maintain Building and Property

    • Clean all engineering areas as directed by Engineering Management. 
    • Observe energy and utilities usage in the hotel and on the grounds. 
    • Look for ways to conserve energy and report any ideas to the Engineering Management.

    Maintain Records or Logs

    • Maintain the preventive maintenance records, inspections, and rounds using a computer management system.
    • Maintain a proper inventory of parts, materials, equipment, tools, and supplies necessary to perform his/her job.
    • Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
    • Assure each day’s activities and problems that occur are communicated to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
    • Read, log, track and interpret readings from meters, gauges and other measuring devices in accordance with inspection and rounds procedures.
    • Assist in the compilation of data for preventive maintenance inspection records.

    Guest Relations

    • Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
    • Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
    • Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
    • Respond to all guest complaints promptly and, if cannot remedy the situation, let the proper people know so they can follow up and try to satisfy the guest.

    Communication

    • Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
    • Follow verbal or written directions pertaining to minor maintenance repairs.
    • Keep supervisor updated on assignments.
    • Maintain communication with supervisors to so that all needed materials, tools and supplies are available or on order.

    Working with Others

    • Perform daily assigned work orders and follow engineering standard operating procedures.
    • Work with housekeeping staff and other departments to maintain all rooms, buildings, and property in perfect condition.
    • Train and provide technical advice to other engineers as needed or requested.
    • Work in a team environment and effectively interact with all levels of the organization.

    Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

    • Work in a neat and efficient manner, keeping work areas clean and well organized. 
    • Support the improvement of engineering services that effectively address problems affecting owners, guests and employees.
    • Complete all maintenance or repair assignments in a timely, safe and professional manner.
    • Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

    Computers/Software

    • Transmit information or documents using a computer.
    • Enter and retrieve information contained in computer databases using a keyboard, mouse, or trackball to update records, files, reservation and answer inquiries from guests.
    • Create and maintain computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports, documents, etc.
    • Display basic computer skills including inputting air handler schedules and making temperature changes.

    Physical Tasks

    • Lift, carry, reach, bend, and climb ladders.
    • Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
    • Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
    • Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
    • Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects).
    • Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance.
    • Assist with moving, lifting, carrying, and placing of objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds.
    • Enter and locate work-related information using computers.

    Policies and Procedures

    • Participate in departmental problem solving teams.
    • Protect and otherwise maintain assigned tool pouch and its tools at the discretion of the Engineering Management.
    • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

    Education

    • High school diploma or G.E.D.

    Related Work Experience

    • Some experience in general maintenance, exterior and interior surface preparation and painting. Experience in hotel engineering/maintenance a plus.

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    Waiter - Protea Hotel Cape Town North Wharf

    POSITION SUMMARY

    • Our jobs aren’t just about putting food on the table that our guests will enjoy until they ask for their bill. Instead, we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique – with food and drinks on the side. Our Guest Service Experts take the initiative and deliver a wide range of services to make sure that guests enjoy their meal. Whether setting tables, communicating with the kitchen, interacting and serving guests, or cleaning work areas and supplies, the Guest Service Expert makes transactions feel like part of the experience.
    • No matter what position you are in, there are a few things that are critical to success – creating a safe workplace, following company policies and procedures, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. Guest Service Experts will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time; moving over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces), managing the menu (read and visually verify information), and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and 50 pounds with assistance; reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for Guest Service Experts – to get it right for our guests and our business each and every time.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
    • Related Work Experience: Less than 1-year related work experience.

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    Food & Beverage Attendant - Protea Hotel Fire and Ice! Menlyn Pretoria

    POSITION SUMMARY

    • Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, breaking down goods, cleaning all equipment and areas, returning equipment to proper locations, locking refrigerators, restocking items, turning off lights, locking doors, and completing daily cleaning checklist. Set up, stock, and maintain work areas. Inspect the cleanliness and presentation of all china, glass, and silver prior to use. Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day, practicing clean-as-you-go procedures.
    • Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
    • Related Work Experience: No related work experience.

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    Assistant Chief Steward - AC Hotel by Marriot Cape Town Waterfront

    CANDIDATE PROFILE 

    Education and Experience

    • High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the procurement, food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

    OR

    • 2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the procurement, food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

    CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

    Managing Day-to-Day Operations

    • Orders and manages necessary supplies. Ensuring workers have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs.
    • Schedules events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
    • Monitors the inflow of ordered materials and the maintenance of current materials.
    • Conducts china, glass and silver inventories.
    • Controls inventories of food, equipment, smallware, and liquor, and report shortages to designated personnel.
    • Inspects supplies, equipment, and work areas in order to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.
    • Investigates reports and follows-up on employee accidents.
    • Manages all equipment, china, glass and silver (e.g., adequate clean supplies of each).
    • Supervises employees ability to follow loss prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs.
    • Enforces proper cleaning routines for serviceware, equipment, floors, etc.
    • Enforces proper use and cleaning of all dish room machinery.
    • Ensures all food holding and transport equipment is in working order.
    • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
    • Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
    • Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

    Leading Kitchen Team

    • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
    • Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
    • Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.
    • Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.
    • Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
    • Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
    • Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.
    • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
    • Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
    • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
    • Participates in the management of department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
    • Strives to improve service performance.
    • Solicits employee feedback.
    • Understands the impact of department's operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives.

    Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

    • Attends meetings and communicates with executive, peers, and subordinates as an effort to improve quality of service.
    • Manages day-to-day operations, ensures the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
    • Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

    Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

    • Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
    • Recruits, interviews, selects, hires, and promotes employees in the organization.
    • Trains employees in safety procedures.
    • Provides feedback to individuals based on observation of service behaviors.
    • Reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
    • Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
    • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
    • Ensures utility staff is properly trained regarding sanitation, equipment handling and chemical usage.
    • Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.

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    Reservations Manager - AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town

    CANDIDATE PROFILE 

    Education and Experience

    • High school diploma or GED; no work experience required.

    OR

    • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

    CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

    Understanding Markets & Maximizing Revenue

    • Identifies new reservations sales business to achieve personal and property revenue goals.
    • Understands the overall market, including competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.
    • Closes the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.
    • Monitors same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and control property occupancy.
    • Gains understanding of the property’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution.

    Conducting Daily Reservations Sales Activities

    • Responds to incoming reservations sales opportunities for the property that are outside parameters of the .
    • Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
    • Uses sales resources and administrative/support staff effectively.
    • Assists in monitoring group reservation forecast data.
    • Coordinates with sales and Convention Services to process rooming lists and reservation cards.
    • Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
    • Assists with monitoring accuracy of reservation sales orders within tracking systems.
    • Tracks no-show reservations and processes charges as needed.
    • Checks daily arrivals to ensure all necessary billing instructions are applied to reservations.
    • Manages wait list and prioritizes order of wait list contacts to be made.
    • Prepares work and maintenance orders.

    Providing Exceptional Customer Service

    • Supports customer loyalty and property’s brand standards by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
    • Services our customers in order to grow share of the account.
    • Provides excellent customer service consistent with the daily service basics of the brand.
    • Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
    • Sets a positive example for guest relations.
    • Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
    • Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the company.
    • Handles guest complaints and disputes following the instant pacification procedures.

    Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

    • Monitors reservations sales agents while on phone calls.
    • Develops, implements and maintains a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
    • Utilizes all available on the job training tools for employees.
    • Creates monthly labor scheduling for team.

    Additional Responsibilities

    • Utilizes applicable intranet for resources and information.
    • Creates contracts as required.

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    Guest Experience Expert - Receptionist at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

    POSITION SUMMARY

    • Our jobs aren’t just about giving guests a smooth check-in and check-out. Instead, we want to build and experience that is memorable and unique. Our Guest Experience Experts take the initiative to deliver a wide range of services that guide guests through their entire stay. They are empowered to move about their space and do what needs to be done. Whether processing operational needs, addressing guest requests, completing reports, or sharing the highlights of the local area, or assisting guests with loading/unloading vehicles and transporting luggage to and from guest rooms and/or designated bell area, the Guest Experience Expert makes transactions feel like part of the experience.
    • No matter what position you are in, there are a few things that are critical to success – creating a safe work place, following company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, protecting company assets, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. Guest Experience Experts will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time; move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps) and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and 100 pounds with assistance; reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for Guest Experience Experts – to get it right for our guests and our business each and every time.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
    • Related Work Experience: No related work experience.

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    Guest Service Expert (Waiter) - AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

    POSITION SUMMARY

    • Our jobs aren’t just about putting food on the table that our guests will enjoy until they ask for their bill. Instead, we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique – with food and drinks on the side. Our Guest Service Experts take the initiative and deliver a wide range of services to make sure that guests enjoy their meal. Whether setting tables, communicating with the kitchen, interacting and serving guests, or cleaning work areas and supplies, the Guest Service Expert makes transactions feel like part of the experience.
    • No matter what position you are in, there are a few things that are critical to success – creating a safe workplace, following company policies and procedures, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. Guest Service Experts will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time; moving over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces), managing the menu (read and visually verify information), and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and 50 pounds with assistance; reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for Guest Service Experts – to get it right for our guests and our business each and every time.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
    • Related Work Experience: Less than 1-year related work experience.

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    At Your Service Agent (Switchboard Operator) - AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

    POSITION SUMMARY

    • Answer, record, and process all guest requests, questions, or concerns via telephone, email, chat, and mobile communication devices. Operate telephone switchboard, process guest requests for wake-up calls, and connecting and directing calls to the appropriate extension. Receive, record, and relay messages accurately. Log all guest requests or issues into computer, contact appropriate individual or department (e.g., Bellperson, Housekeeping), and follow up with guest to ensure their request has been resolved to their satisfaction. Provide information to guests about room features, property amenities, and local areas of interest. May process room service orders, answer questions on menu selection and record transactions in point-of-sale system. Assist guests with accessing internet and guestroom entertainment.
    • Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats; stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Education:  High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
    • Related Work Experience:  No related work experience.

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    Receptionist - Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Durban Umhlanga Ridge

    POSITION SUMMARY

    • Our jobs aren’t just about giving guests a smooth check-in and check-out. Instead, we want to build and experience that is memorable and unique. Our Guest Experience Experts take the initiative to deliver a wide range of services that guide guests through their entire stay. They are empowered to move about their space and do what needs to be done. Whether processing operational needs, addressing guest requests, completing reports, or sharing the highlights of the local area, or assisting guests with loading/unloading vehicles and transporting luggage to and from guest rooms and/or designated bell area, the Guest Experience Expert makes transactions feel like part of the experience.
    • No matter what position you are in, there are a few things that are critical to success – creating a safe work place, following company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, protecting company assets, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. Guest Experience Experts will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time; move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps) and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and 100 pounds with assistance; reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for Guest Experience Experts – to get it right for our guests and our business each and every time.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
    • Related Work Experience: No related work experience.

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    Executive Chef - AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

    CANDIDATE PROFILE

    Education and Experience

    • High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

    OR

    • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

    CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

    Leading Kitchen Operations for Property

    • Leads kitchen management team.
    • Provides direction for all day-to-day operations.
    • Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.
    • Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
    • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
    • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
    • Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
    • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
    • Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
    • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
    • Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
    • Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
    • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.

    Setting and Maintaining Goals for Culinary Function and Activities

    • Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
    • Establishes goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
    • Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
    • Manages department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms and equipment.
    • Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
    • Knows and implements the brand's safety standards.

    Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met

    • Provides direction for menu development.
    • Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
    • Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
    • Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
    • Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
    • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
    • Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
    • Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
    • Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

    Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

    • Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
    • Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
    • Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
    • Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
    • Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
    • Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
    • Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
    • Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

    Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

    • Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
    • Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
    • Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations.
    • Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.
    • Interacts with the Banquet Chef and Catering department on training regarding food knowledge and menu composition.
    • Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers.
    • Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibility.
    • Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.

    Additional Responsibilities 

    • Provides information to executive teams, managers and supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
    • Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

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    Deputy General Manager/Operations Manager -Protea Hotel Kimberley

    CANDIDATE PROFILE 

    • Matric/Grade 12 Compulsory
    • Own Vehicle Compulsory

    Education and Experience

    • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area.

    OR

    • 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area.

    CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

    Managing Profitability

    • Demonstrates and communicates key drivers of guest satisfaction for the brand’s target customer.
    • Analyzes service issues and identifies trends.
    • Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep property moving forward toward achievement of goals.
    • Works with hotel management team to develop an operational strategy that is aligned with the brand’s business strategy and leads its execution.

    Managing Revenue Goals

    • Monitors hotel operations sales performance against budget.
    • Reviews reports and financial statements to determine hotel operations performance against budget.
    • Coaches and supports operations team to effectively manage occupancy & rate, wages and controllable expenses.
    • Reviews the Wage Progress Report and compares budgeted wages to actual wages, coaching direct reports to address problem areas and holding team accountable for results.

    Leading Operations and Department Teams

    • Champions the brand’s service vision for product and service delivery and ensures alignment amongst the hotel leadership teams.
    • Develops systems to enable employees to understand guest satisfaction results.
    • Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.

    Managing the Guest Experience

    • Reviews guest feedback with leadership team and ensures appropriate corrective action is taken.
    • Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
    • Stays visible and interfaces with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product, service levels and overall satisfaction.
    • Creates an atmosphere in all Rooms and Food and Beverage areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.

    Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities

    • Facilitates the development of creative solutions to overcome obstacles and ensures implementation to continually improve guest satisfaction results.
    • Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
    • Ensures that regular, ongoing communication is happening in Operations (e.g., pre-shift briefings, staff meetings).
    • Fosters employee commitment to providing excellent service, participates in daily stand-up meetings and models desired service behaviors in all interactions with guests and employees.
    • Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of staff/operations meetings with an emphasis on generating innovative ways to continually improve results.
    • Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process and holds staff accountable for successful performance.
    • Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an “open door policy” and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
    • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.
    • Conducts annual performance appraisal with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Champions change, ensures brand and regional business initiatives are implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team as necessary.

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