Hotel Industry Professionals Unique Opportunities (East / Central Africa): Madhvani Group

Madhvani group, a leading international professionally managed industrial / service group that has diversified into hotel / tourism requires the following personnel for their Five Star / Luxury Safari Lodges, located in a National Park each with over 50 guest rooms, swimming pool, health club, conference facilities, business centre, etc.

01. General Manager

Reporting to the Director Tourism, the General Manager is responsible for managing the lodge, achieving the budgeted occupancy and profits, guest satisfaction, setting and achieving globally acceptable quality services, and maintains international standards for house keeping and hygiene.

The Candidate should be professionally qualified in Hotel Management with 10 years of relevant experience out of which 5 years should be as head of safari lodge / hotel. Work experience in Rooms Division or Food & Beverage is an added advantage.

02. Executive Chef

The safari lodges have multiple outlets and a substantial banqueting operation. The incumbent will be responsible for developing menus, ensuring quality food preparation and presentation, budgeting & menu analysis as well as training the local employees.

The candidate should have suitable professional qualifications with 10 years of relevant experience in a 5 star hotel with European and International cuisine. He should have a successful track record in people & kitchen management.

3. Chief Engineer – Lodge Maintenance

Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for maintenance of all facilities at the lodge to the highest standard.

These include equipment such as oil fired boilers, DC sets, water treatment plant, HVAC, cold rooms, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, electrical systems, fire systems, air-conditioning systems, entertainment and sound systems etc.

The candidate should have a degree in mechanical / electrical engineering with prior relevant experience of at least 10 years in a 5 star hotel.

The above positions carry attractive compensation package and good working atmosphere with excellent savings potential, local living expenses, suitable housing, travel for self & family, gratuity and medical etc.,

Candidates interested and willing to relocate to East / Central Africa only apply with Contact Telephone Nos. through speed post / courier within 10 days mentioning on the envelope the position applied for to.

P.O Box - 22827
Kampala
Uganda.

With a soft copy of the application on e-mail to: ghrm @ madhvani.org

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Employment Opportunitie

We are the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).

We own, operate and franchise more than 4,200 hotels, offering close to half a million guest rooms in over 100 countries.

Be part of the world’s most global hotels group

Our core purpose: Great Hotels Guests Love

What’s your passion?

What’s your passion? Whether you’re into playing the guitar, singing or rowing at IHG we’re interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we’re looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.

Currently the InterContinental Nairobi has vacant career opportunities for:

Human Resources & Training

Human Resources Manager

Provide expertise in the areas of change management, employee engagement, administration efficiencies of overall business strategy.

Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, will supervise Human Resources team for InterContinental Nairobi. Minimum Degree or equivalent in hospitality industry/Human Resources.

Post Graduate qualifications in Human Resources Management.

Should have 3-5 years experience in a HR role within a major customer focused organization.

Should have an understanding of broad business issues and key business performance indicators.

Have demonstrated experience working closely with multi-disciplinary executives.

Engineering

Director of Engineering

Manage the general maintenance of the hotel building and its services are operating to an optimum level.

Working closely with the all teams, to maintaining a fully functioning and efficient hotel environment, with the emphasis on forward planning, routine maintenance programmes and prompt repairs.

You will ensure the highest quality of product both external and internal with key emphasis on standards and cost control and will also direct and develop your team to support you in these areas.

Also as the Director of Engineering you will be responsible for managing and motivating your team.

Minimum Degree in Engineering discipline. Minimum six (6) years hands on knowledge & experience in a busy industrial environment.

In return we’ll give you a generous financial and benefits package and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we’ll give you the room to be yourself.

At IHG we are committed to developing our team and managing our talent and would encourage interested individuals to apply for available career opportunities.

To apply for current career opportunities, visit www.ihg.com/careers and upload your application and CV by Friday 29th January 2010. Only online applications will be accepted.

Food and Beverage Manager for a Luxury Coastal Hotel Urgently Needed

Young, service orientated Manager required:
• Must be a team player with University/ College Degree
• At least 3 years working experience in a Food and Beverage Management position
• Knowledge of Fidelio/Micros systems a bonus
Deadline for submission is 6th February, 2010

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Send CV to: foodnbevapp @ gmail.com