Vacancies: General Manager, Deputy General/Operations Manager
The Employer is a Best Western Plus brand situated in Makurdi, Benue State. The hotel will feature alongside extensive accommodation facilities, sports area, a golf training course, conference and banqueting facilities, a number of luxury lounges and restaurants as well as a night club. Developed as a country-style hotel, the facility is poised to become the leading provider of globally endorsed hospitality services in the region. To achieve this goal, it seeks to recruit an experienced team (local and expatriate), for the following listed positions. Applications are welcome from interested parties across the country and internationally. Management positions will attract a relocation allowance for successful applicants.
Position: General Manager
Job Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage activities of all other departments and departmental heads.
- Provide periodic reports to the board on administrative and financial affairs.
- Management and monitoring of ongoing projects and project schedules.
- Organise periodic recruitment exercises, staff appraisals, staff training programs
- Develop and execute a strategic plan to create and leverage new business opportunities.
- Ensure institution of policies, procedures and standards of the Best Western Plus Brand.
- Oversee general management of the hotel.
- Serve as a spokesperson and ambassador for the brand.
Essential Qualities
- Minimum of 10years work experience in the hospitality industry with a minimum of five years in a senior managerial role in the same sector,
- A willingness and ability to work long hours when required
- Exceptional leadership qualities and an ability to motivate individuals to work as a team.
- Warm and friendly personality.
- Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Desirable Qualities
- A first and/or second degree in a relevant subject area.
- Education and work experience in international institutions/organisations
- Previous experience working with established hospitality franchise brands.
- Project planning/management skills and experience.
- Experience working in hospitality organisations undergoing a change in management
- Technology savvy and experienced in working with various PMS systems.
Full benefit package including accommodation, health and holiday allowance will be provided.
Position: Deputy General/Operations Manager
Requirements
- All management staff must have at least 5years experience in the hospitality sector with a minimum of three years relevant experience in the selected role.
- Experience working internationally or in franchise hotel chains will be an added advantage.
Application Procedure/Deadline
Please send cover letters and CVs, to: hospitality_r@yahoo.com and email subject should contain job position being applied for. Application closes on Monday 23rd July, 2012. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
