Current Vacancies at Marriott International

Function:

• Join our amazing team and deliver unforgettable and memorable experiences. We are recruiting for an enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude. Reporting to the Night Management, the successful incumbent will be required to provide professional and excellent customer service. The Primary focus will be on Guest interaction, provide excellent Customer Service and maintain the quality and standards of the Westin Cape Town and in accordance with Marriott International Hotels standards, policies and procedures.

What we offer: 

• Market related salary
• Learning and development opportunities through online platforms, on the job trainings and classroom-based courses
• Discounts on hotel rooms, food and beverage and spa in Marriott International portfolio
• Wellbeing activities and sustainability initiatives through the Take Care and 360° programs
• On Property Café
• Medical Aid Company 
• Provident Fund Company Benefits 
• Associate Uniform and Laundry service thereof
• Employee Well-being  Programme
• Staff Transport

Key duties and responsibilities:

Check-in/Check-out

• Process all guest check-ins by confirming reservations in computer system (e.g., Fidelio, PMS, FOSSE, OPERA), verifying guest identity, requesting form of payment, assigning room, and issuing room key in accordance with property policies and procedures.
• Secure valid form of payment (e.g., credit card, cash) prior to issuing room key.
• Set up accurate accounts for each guest upon check-in according to their requirements (i.e., sharewiths, separate room/tax/incidentals, comp).
• Activate room keys using electronic key machine and reissue new room keys to guests as necessary (e.g., lost key) by verifying guest identity and using electronic key machine.
• Assign room according to guest request and preferences whenever possible.
• Verify and adjust billing for guests.
• Process all check-outs including express check-outs, resolving any late and disputed charges, settling account, retrieving room key, and requesting comments on guest's stay.
• Advise guest of any messages (e.g., voicemail, mail, faxes) received for them, and send to room if required.
• Accommodate requests for room changes when possible.
• File guest paperwork or documentation.
• Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets.
• Ensure rates match market codes and that any exceptions are documented and include an explanation.
• Sell a room/accommodation to guests without reservations based on availability.
• Communicate to appropriate staff that there are guests that are waiting for an available room.
• Review requests for late check-outs and approve according to occupancy.
• Keep track of changes in room status (e.g., early check-out, late check-out, room transfer, unexpected stay over) for Housekeeping.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping to track readiness of rooms for check-in and to report guest concerns.
• Obtain and verify proper tax-exempt information for tax-exempt guests.

Reservations/Blocking Rooms

• Confirm reservations and cancellations

Cash Handling

• Process all payment types such as room charges, cash, checks, debit, or credit.
• Process adjustment vouchers, paid-outs, correction vouchers, and miscellaneous charges.
• Count bank at end of shift and secure bank.
• Balance and drop receipts according to Accounting specifications.
• Provide change to guests.
• Obtain manual authorizations and follow all Accounting procedures when computer system is down.
• Cash guests' personal checks and traveler's checks.
• Count bank at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.

Finance-Related

• Print credit check report, review status of each account, and follow up on accounts beyond approved credit limits.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• At least 2- 3 years’ experience in a Receptionist / Front Desk Agent position within a Hotel environment
• An appropriate recognized qualification would be advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages 
• Working Knowledge in Fidelio Opera
• Professional Disposition 
• Professional telephone and communication etiquette 
• People centric with a strong focus on the Guest experience 
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment
• Ability to use Initiative and be proactive and self-driven
• Sound financial acumen
• Maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance as per company standards
• Ability to work without supervision and within a team
• Attention to detail pertaining to area of responsibility
• Available to work flexible working hours and rostered shifts as and when required

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JOB SUMMARY 

• Entry level management position that focuses on successfully accomplishing the daily objectives in the kitchen.  Assists in leading staff while personally assisting in all areas of the kitchen, including food production; purchasing and kitchen sanitation. Position contributes to ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 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; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met

• Maintains food handling and sanitation standards.
• Performs all duties of Culinary and related kitchen area employees in high demand times.
• Oversees production and preparation of culinary items.
• Ensures employees keep their work areas clean and sanitary.
• Works with Restaurant and Banquet departments to coordinate service and timing of events and meals.
• Complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Communicates areas in need of attention to staff and follows up to ensure follow through.
• Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

Supporting Culinary Team Activities

• Supervises daily shift operations.
• Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.
• Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Ensures completion of assigned duties.
• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, giving feedback as needed.
• Handles employee questions and concerns.
• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
• Participates in an on-going employee recognition program.
• Conducts training when appropriate.
• Monitors employee's progress towards meeting performance expectations.

Maintaining Culinary Goals

• Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.
• Supports and assists with new menus, concepts and promotions for the Restaurant outlets and Banquets.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Reports malfunctions in department equipment.
• Purchases appropriate supplies and manages food and supply inventories according to budget.
• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Leadership

• Adaptability - Maintains performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace. 
• Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develop and evaluate alternatives and solutions, solve problems, and choose a course of action.
• Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.

Managing Execution

• Building and Contributing to Teams - Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
• Planning and Organizing - Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.

Building Relationships

• Coworker Relationships - Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships. 
• Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.
• Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.

Generating Talent and Organizational Capability 

• Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of own assignments and suggests improvements to work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.
• Talent Management - Provides support and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.

Learning and Applying Professional Expertise

• Applied Learning - Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.
• Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations.
• Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct.
• Basic Cookery - Knowledge of procedures and techniques for mixing, thawing, baking, and cooking, measurement tools, recipe execution (expanding and condensing as necessary), and methods for innovative preparation and presentation.
• Food Production and Presentation - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for preparing and presenting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques and sanitation standards.
• Cooking - Ability to prepare and present meals utilizing culinary principles, standards, techniques and equipment (e.g., grilling, sautéing, broiling, baking, using decorative food displays, following recipes).
• Food Storage and Rotation - Knowledge of procedures and temperatures for storing and rotating food stock in coolers, refrigerators, freezers, dry storage, etc. to maintain freshness ("First In, First Out").  This includes preparing, labeling, dating, rotating, and pulling perishable foods and drinks in accordance with storage guidelines; identifying food products that do not meet company or compliance standards; and knowledge of policies and procedures for discarding food items or products.
• Food Handling - Knowledge of basic food handling policies and procedures, as well as the procedures for assisting cooks in serving or preparing food.
• Kitchen Maintenance - Knowledge of general maintenance procedures and standards of cleanliness for the food storage and preparation areas.
• Kitchen Tools and Equipment - The ability to use and store kitchen tools (e.g., cutting tools, knives, tongs, slicers, spatulas) and ability to use kitchen equipment (e.g., grills, ovens, steam tables, deep fryers, kettles) properly and safely.
• Supply Storage - Knowledge of proper storage procedures for cookware, flatware, and supplies.
• Purchasing and Materials Management - Knowledge of practices and procedures needed to maintain material, equipment and supplies; including vendor identification and contract negotiation, supply requisition and purchasing, and inventory control.
• Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
• Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
• Mathematical Reasoning - Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
• Oral Comprehension - Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Reading Comprehension - Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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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, 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) and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance). 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.

CRITICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Operate telephone switchboard station in order to answer telephone calls. Process guest requests for wake-up calls, screening calls, and other requests related to placing or receiving telephone calls. 
• Advise guest of any messages (e.g., voicemail, mail, faxes) received for them, and send to room if required. 
• Answer, record, and process all guest calls, requests, questions, or concerns. Receive, record, and relay messages accurately, completely, and legibly. 
• Log all guest requests or issues into computer, contact appropriate individual or department (e.g., Bell person, Housekeeping), and follow up with guest to ensure their request has been met to their satisfaction. 
• Provide information to guests about room features, property amenities, and local areas of interest. 
• Assist guests with accessing the internet. 
• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager. 
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; and protect company assets.
• Follow all company policies and procedures. 
• 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. 

Education and Experience

• A recognized Hospitality qualification would be advantageous
• Call Centre experience within a Hotel environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Working Knowledge in Opera PMS
• Available to work flexible working hours 
• Good telephone etiquette

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POSITION SUMMARY

• Our jobs aren’t just about giving guests a smooth check-in and check-out. Instead, we want to build an 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, 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 workplace, following company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, protecting company assets, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. 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.        

Guest Relations

• Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
• Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
• 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.
• Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.
• Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings, including social media where appropriate.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
• Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
• Stay up-to-date on the local area so that you are prepared to provide specific recommendations for guests.
• Communicate recommendations in a way that builds excitement and interest among guests and associates.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested.

Guest Services

• Arrange transportation (e.g., taxi cab, shuttle bus) for guests/residents/visitors, and record advance transportation request as needed.
• Contact appropriate individual or department (e.g., Guest Arrival, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security/Loss Prevention) as necessary to resolve guest call, request, or problem.
• Follow up with guests to ensure their requests or problems have been met to their satisfaction.
• Manage access to technological devices within public spaces (e.g., television, remote control, computer, Internet, games, etc.) and provide basic troubleshooting assistance or refer to appropriate individual or department (e.g., Engineering, Security/Loss Prevention) as necessary.

VIP/Concierge Services

• Gather, summarize, and utilize information about the property and the surrounding area amenities, including special events and activities.
• Respond to guest requests for special arrangements or services (e.g., transportation, religious services, babysitting, dry cleaning, entertainment/sporting events, shopping) by making arrangements or identifying appropriate providers.

Check-in/Check-out

• Keep track of changes in room status (e.g., early check-out, late check-out, room transfer, unexpected stay over) for Housekeeping.
• Organize and coordinate check-in/pre-registration procedures for arriving groups.
• Process all check-outs including express check-outs, resolving any late and disputed charges, settling account, retrieving room key, and requesting comments on guest's stay.
• Process all guest check-ins by confirming reservations in computer system (e.g., Fidelio, PMS, FOSSE, OPERA), verifying guest identity, requesting form of payment, assigning room, and issuing room key in accordance with property policies and procedures.
• Secure valid form of payment (e.g., credit card, cash) prior to issuing room key.
• Sell a room/accommodation to guests without reservations based on availability.
• Verify and adjust billing for guests.

Cash Handling

• Process all payment types such as room charges, cash, checks, debit, or credit.
• Process adjustment vouchers, paid-outs, correction vouchers, and miscellaneous charges.
• Count bank at end of shift and secure bank.
• Balance and drop receipts according to Accounting specifications.
• Obtain manual authorizations and follow all Accounting procedures when computer system is down.
• Count bank at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
• Follow the requirements and tasks as defined in EMEA Front Desk Cashiering SOP.
• Comply with the requirements of the Marriott Cashiering Responsibilities/Petty Cash Fund and Cashier Overage/Shortage SOPs.

Reports/Recordkeeping

• Run daily reports (number of arrivals, departures), identify any special requests, and check reports for accuracy.
• Run credit card authorization report and check for discrepancies.
• Review shift logs/daily memo books and document pertinent information in logbooks in the absence of a departmental Supervisor.
• Print contingency lists to have a record of all guests in case of emergency.

Communications

• Provides assistance to coworkers, ensuring they understand their tasks.
• Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
• Instruct guests on how to access the internet (e.g., dial-up, broadband, wireless).
• 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.

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.
• Handle sensitive issues with guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.

Policies and Procedures

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

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Safety and Security

• Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
• Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.
• Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.
• Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.

Analytical Skills

• Learning
• Decision-Making
• Problem Solving
• Computer Skills
• Basic Mathematics

Interpersonal Skills

• Customer Service Orientation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Work
• Diversity Relations

Communications

• English Language Proficiency
• Communication
• Listening
• Applied Reading
• Writing

Personal Attributes

• Integrity
• Dependability
• Positive Demeanor
• Presentation
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Stress Tolerance
• Initiative

Organization

• Multi-Tasking 
• Time Management

Education

• Higher Education, Diploma or equivalent

Related Work Experience

• 1 year experience

Supervisory Experience

• No supervisory experience is required

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JOB SUMMARY

• The Cluster Marketing Manager promotes on-brand messaging to customers through traditional, digital, and social media channels with the goal of driving revenue and supporting total hotel goals. Builds direct marketing plans, targeted campaigns, and activated channels to drive consumer awareness and preference, increasing market share and building broader portfolio and brand awareness. 
• Showcases Food and Beverage promotions, both to hotel guests and to local patrons. Connects into resources in the region and liaises and builds deep partnerships with the regional eCommerce and Marketing teams to verify all local, social, and digital marketing efforts are effectively integrated with the selling efforts for the organization. Develops and executes basic marketing strategy across multiple outlets and for the positioning and pull-through of continent strategy that align with hotel goals. Supports and implements marketing strategies designed to drive topline revenue and achieve RevPar/share-of-wallet goals. Manages incremental marketing opportunities ranging from partnerships and third-party sites. Reports out on campaign performance to SMR (Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management) leadership as requested. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

Required:

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration or related major and 4 years’ experience in the sales, marketing, digital or related professional area; hospitality marketing or digital advertising experience preferred

OR

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in marketing, Public Relations, Business, or related major; 2 years’ experience in the sales, marketing, digital or related professional area; hospitality marketing or digital advertising agency experience preferred.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Marketing and Digital 

• Develops and executes the overarching marketing strategy from marketing plans to budgets for hotel and/or cluster of hotels that align with business priorities, with support and consultation of the Director of Marketing 
• Cultivates partnership with and active participation in demand generation strategy development (SMR). 
• Leads and/or partners with Hotel Operations to conceptualize/execute property-level Programming and Activation, based on brand guidelines.
• Partners with Revenue Management to develop and execute promotional strategy. 
• Develops and manages property email marketing strategy, digital strategy across M.com and third-party sites, paid media campaigns and performance and verifies proper execution. 
• Support group lead generation efforts.
• Runs, reviews, analyze and clearly articulates to stakeholders’ key reports and adjust strategy accordingly. 
• Manages internal and external partners to verify deliverables are executed to support hotel strategy.
• Develops annual digital marketing plan to maximize hotel revenue production and identify digital marketing opportunities on third party and local partner sites.
• Monitors and provides recommendations for SEO and update as needed in collaboration with MDS, DFM or agency. 

Content Management

• Sets overarching messaging strategy for hotel/cluster of hotels aligned with positioning. 
• Manages Marriott.com content (via content hub, MDS Client community etc), OTA content (via respective extranet sites) and third-party / group site content (via respective management systems). 
• Manages photography distribution including search photos, pre-arrival photos, and photo gallery management. 
• Creates landing pages and Discovery pages to enhance content, as applicable. 
• Manages guest communications (e.g. confirmation, pre-arrival, etc.). 

Partnerships and Public Relations 

• Identifies and cultivates partnerships internally and externally, including MDS/DFM.
• Maintain frequent, active engagement with Director of Marketing to communicate overall recommendations and actionable next steps based on identified findings, best practices and overall digital trends for the portfolio of hotels 
• Manages PR agency, if applicable, or internal PR messaging 
• Manages execution of PR events and promotions. 

Outlet and Ancillary

• Manages outlet marketing opportunities on third party and local partner sites.
• Defines in-house F&B program in partnership with F&B manager and manage F&B marketing execution.

Social Media

• Develops and implements social media strategy. 
• Manage paid social media budget and strategy. 
• Assists in reviewing social media content calendars and collect local area and property events.

General

• Leads, owns, and directs asset development, including hotel collateral, photoshoots (sourcing, planning, on-site execution, post-editing, and distribution). 
• Measures and communicates success of campaigns and digital performance using relevant reports tools. 
• Demonstrates the ability to create and maintain strong relationships and negotiation skills with key internal and external partners/stakeholders (e.g. GM, Sales and Revenue leaders, regional team, media representatives). 
• Collects, reviews, and submits invoices for property marketing efforts and manage the overall submission process. 

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES 

Leadership

• Adaptability - Maintains performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace. 
• Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action.
• Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values. 

Managing Execution

• Building and Contributing to Teams - Participates as a member of a team to move toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.
• Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
• Planning and Organizing - Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements to accomplish goals and verify work is completed.

Building Relationships

• Coworker Relationships - Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships. 
• Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.
• Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and verifies employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.

Generating Talent and Organizational Capability

• Talent Management - Provides support and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.

Learning and Applying Professional Expertise

• Applied Learning - Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.
• Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges.
• Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges.
• Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities. 
• Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
• Mathematical Reasoning - Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
• Oral Comprehension - Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Reading Comprehension – Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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POSITION SUMMARY

• Serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests. Set tables according to type of event and service standards. Answer questions on menu selections. Communicate with the kitchen regarding menu questions, the length of wait, re-cook orders, and product availability. Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen.  Record transaction in MICROS system at time of order.  Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverages. Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass, etc., throughout the day. Complete closing duties, including restocking items, turning off lights, etc. Present physical and accurate check to guest and process payment. 
• 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, assist individuals with disabilities, 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 25 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds with 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.       

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.

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 (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
• 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).
• Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.

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.

Physical Tasks

• 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 25 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds with 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.
• 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

• 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.
• Follow appropriate procedures for serving alcohol (e.g., TIPs (Training for Intervention Procedures), CARE (Control Alcohol Risks Effectively)).

Assists Management

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

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.

Beverage/Coffee Cart

• Inspect the cleanliness and presentation all china, glass, and silver prior to use.

Cash/Bank Handling

• Record transaction in MICROS system at time of order.

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.

Interpersonal Skills

• Customer Service Orientation
• Team Work
• 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

Education

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

Related Work Experience

• At least 1 year of related work experience

Supervisory Experience

• No supervisory experience is required

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Function

• Are you ready to grow your dream career!! Join our amazing team and help deliver unforgettable cuisines and create memorable experiences. We are recruiting for a fun, energetic, innovative and enthusiastic experienced Accountant with a positive attitude. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance the successful candidate will be required to Support the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes, including support to clients as they work with and understand these processes.  Performs accounting functions specifically in the areas of daily transactions, account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting and discrepancy resolution.

Education and Experience

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Finance and Accounting or related major; 2 years’ experience in finance and accounting or related professional area.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel; experience in People Soft, Sage VIP, OPERA, MICROS & MATERIALS CONTROL will be an advantage
• Good communication and report writing ability.
• Be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• To follow up on queries/reconciling items and action where necessary.
• The ability to manage the Finance team and work without supervision.
• Good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in IR management and disciplinary processes
• Effective problem solving, decision making and conflict management skills 
• Attention to detail pertaining to area of responsibility
• Flexibility re working hours’ /Month end week end /Overtime.
• Flexibility to work over weekends, public holidays and after hours when required.

Key Responsibilities

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Work, Projects, and Policies 

• Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.
• Coordinates, implements and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property.
• Complies with Federal and State laws applying to fraud and collection procedures.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
• Balances credit card ledgers.
• Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.
• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
• Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
• Completes period end function each period.
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

Leading Accounting Teams 

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Motivates and provides a work environment where employees are productive.
• Imposes deadlines and delegates tasks.
• Provides an "open door policy" and is highly visible in areas of responsibility.
• Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment.
• Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Supports the development, mentoring and training of employees.
• Provides constructive coaching and counselling to employees.
• Trains people on account receivable posting techniques.

Additional Responsibilities 

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Demonstrates personal integrity.
• Uses effective listening skills.
• Demonstrates self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
• Manages group or interpersonal conflict effectively.
• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Manages time well and possesses strong organizational skills.
• Presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise well organized way.
• Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.
• Makes collections calls if necessary

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Function

• The successful incumbents are required to perform duties to ensure the upkeep of all Guest Rooms and Public Areas as well as perform other duties within the housekeeping department as and when required whilst complying with all required COVID19 practices and protocols in accordance with Marriott International Policies and Procedures.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years’ experience in Housekeeping in a 4 or 5 Star Hotel
• Professional disposition
• Ability to speak, read and write in the English language 
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work without supervision
• Customer and Service Delivery focused
• Ability to perform physically challenging tasks
• Ensure uniform, personal appearance and hygiene is clean and professional at all times
• Be able to work within a team 
• Attention to detail pertaining to area of responsibility
• Required to work rostered shifts and irregular hours as per operational requirements
• Flexible working hours as well as available to work weekends and Public holidays as per operational requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and related functions within the housekeeping department 
• Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments. 
• Access to guest rooms whilst complying with required policies and procedures 
• Fill cart with supplies and transport cart to assigned area. 
• Replace guest amenities and supplies in rooms. 
• Replace dirty linens with clean items and make beds. 
• Clean bathrooms. 
• Remove trash, dirty linen, and room service items. 
• Check that all appliances are present in the room and in working order. 
• Straighten desk items, furniture, and appliances.
• Dust, polish, and remove marks from walls and furnishings. 
• Vacuum carpets and performs floor care duties (e.g., in guest rooms and hallway). 
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures;
• Report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries;
• Complete safety training and certifications;
• Properly store flammable materials. 
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; 
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs;
• You need to be able to push and pull a loaded housekeeping cart and other work-related equipment over sloping and uneven surfaces. 
• Perform duties within the Housekeeping department as and when required.