Total 3 student affairs director job vacancies in Information Technology category in D08 Little India

JOB OVERVIEW

Oversees and directs all aspects of both the Rooms function and Food and Beverage function. Under rooms, operations include Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering and Security. Under Food and Beverage, operations include F&B Service and Kitchen operations.

At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to:

• Be you – by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people
• Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything
• Show you care – by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests
• Take action – by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL RETURNS:

• Contributes to installing and monitoring cash management programmes including inventories and receivables
• Works with Director of Finance in the preparation and management of the Department’s budget.

PEOPLE:

• Interacts with guests and individuals outside the hotel, including, but not limited to, current and potential clients, owning company representatives, community leaders, government officials, travel industry representatives, suppliers, competitors and other members of the local community
• Manages the functions of all hotel personnelthrough supervision of hotel department heads
• Identifies future potential department heads and participates in the development of their training plans
• Establishes and maintains effective internal communication and meetings structures to ensure optimum teamwork and productivity
• Establishes and maintains effective employee relations including open communication with all employees
• Co-ordinates functions and activities with General Manager, Regional, Area and Corporate staff as appropriate.
• Works with Human Resources on manpower planning and management needs

GUEST EXPERIENCE:

• Assists in the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan, Marketing Plan, Budget and Goals Programme to ensure on an on-going basis optimum guest satisfaction, sales potential and profitability
• Ensures highest level of guest satisfaction by providing within Corporate standards quality guest services and amenities

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:

• Assists in monitoring present and future trends, practices and systems in the hotel industry and determines and ensures execution of competitive programmes as directed
• Participates in conducting weekly inspections and ensures physical facilities are kept in operational condition by full implementation of preventive maintenance programmes and judicious planning and management of FF& E, as directed
• Ensures emergency procedures are practised and enforced to provide for the security and safety of guest and employees
• Establishes and maintains a prominent level of visibility and involvement in the property and in business, social and governmental communities as appropriate
• Develops recognition programmes, advertising and promotional campaigns to obtain greatest market awareness and patronage
• Reviews energy conservation programme to ensure minimum energy and utility consumption without sacrificing human comfort
• Keeps General Managerinformed of any unforeseen events, which may occur in his/her absence
• Assists in selling hotel through personal involvement with all potential markets as required
• Ensures environmentally friendly practices are implemented in accordance with the IHG Environmental Manual/local applicable laws and regulations
• Monitors purchasing practices to ensure compliance with IHG policy and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty. In the absence of the General Manager, assumes responsibilities as appropriate
• Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and enforce these in your areas
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
• Ensure security incidents and accidents are logged, investigated and rectified to prevent future catastrophes

ACCOUNTABILITY

Position is the top level in a full-service property with multiple outlets and complex operations, which may include one or more of the following: multiple buildings with an extensive range of facilities and variety of technical aspects, complex owner relationships, extensive competitive pressures, difficult labour relations and/or union pressures.

Position typically reports to the General Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree / equivalent in Hotel Administration, Business Administration, plus three years’ prior hotel management experience / equivalent combination of education and experience of general management experience in a high level operations role / prior general manager experience / equivalent combination of education and experience. Possesses a high energy level and a passion for achieving results; strong leadership skills in managing teams to drive for results; ability to manage in a competitive environment; ability to manage complex relationships; a passion for delivering superior results.

Develop and set revenue sales and marketing strategies for the hotel to ensure plans are implemented, results are monitored and sales goals are achieved. Regularly sell hotel rooms, meeting rooms, and food and beverage through direct client contacts.

At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to:

• Be you – by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people

• Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything

• Show you care – by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests

• Take action – by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL RETURNS:

• Achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximise profitability. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel sales and marketing plan and business plan, and financial plans.
• Create and implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales.
• Produce/Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyse current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan.
• Curate and develop special events and sales activities to potential clientele.
• Represent hotel in trade shows and major market events locally and nationally to promote new business and increase sales and marketing opportunities for the hotel.

PEOPLE:

• Manage day-to-day sales activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance, and recognize good performance.
• Educate and train sales team that is responsible for developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implementing sales strategies. Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Work with other department managers to ensure proper staffing levels based on hotel occupancy.
• Recommend or initiate any HR related actions when required.
• Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive connect departments to create sense of one team
• Interact with outside contacts: guests, vendors, and business partners.
• Develop and maintain great working relationships with key partners and outside contacts to increase revenue

GUEST EXPERIENCE:

• Provide guests with information (example: loyalty programmes, area attractions, restaurants, facility information) to elevate guest experience.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales and food & beverage sales.
• Schedule conventions and/or business group activities at the hotel and coordinate with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
• Communicate to appropriate departments all pertinent information requirements and special needs for arriving VIP’s, large groups, and other key guests.
• Lead marketing efforts to up sell guests on hotel services, offerings, and amenities.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:

• Identify operational problems that reduce the effectiveness of marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with appropriate department on solutions
• Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community
• Connect with key business leaders, officials, and representatives of local community groups within the city to ensure constant high-profile exposure for the hotel
• Effectively communicate and market aspects of the hotel that are sustainable or “green” and use information to gain new business opportunities
• Raise the awareness and reputation of your hotel and the brand locally occasionally acting as hotel representative for media related enquiries
• Identify improvements to marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with other departments
• Perform adhoc duties unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done

ACCOUNTABILITY

This is the top sales and marketing job in a full or limited-service hotel and may include meeting space and or catering facilities. May manage professional level and administrative sales team members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field, and two to four years’ experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

Develop and set revenue sales and marketing strategies for the hotel to ensure plans are implemented, results are monitored and sales goals are achieved. Regularly sell hotel rooms, meeting rooms, and food and beverage through direct client contacts.

At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to:

• Be you – by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people

• Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything

• Show you care – by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests

• Take action – by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL RETURNS:

• Achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximise profitability. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel sales and marketing plan and business plan, and financial plans.
• Create and implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales.
• Produce/Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyse current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan.
• Curate and develop special events and sales activities to potential clientele.
• Represent hotel in trade shows and major market events locally and nationally to promote new business and increase sales and marketing opportunities for the hotel.

PEOPLE:

• Manage day-to-day sales activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance, and recognize good performance.
• Educate and train sales team that is responsible for developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implementing sales strategies. Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Work with other department managers to ensure proper staffing levels based on hotel occupancy.
• Recommend or initiate any HR related actions when required.
• Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive connect departments to create sense of one team
• Interact with outside contacts: guests, vendors, and business partners.
• Develop and maintain great working relationships with key partners and outside contacts to increase revenue

GUEST EXPERIENCE:

• Provide guests with information (example: loyalty programmes, area attractions, restaurants, facility information) to elevate guest experience.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales and food & beverage sales.
• Schedule conventions and/or business group activities at the hotel and coordinate with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
• Communicate to appropriate departments all pertinent information requirements and special needs for arriving VIP’s, large groups, and other key guests.
• Lead marketing efforts to up sell guests on hotel services, offerings, and amenities.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:

• Identify operational problems that reduce the effectiveness of marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with appropriate department on solutions
• Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community
• Connect with key business leaders, officials, and representatives of local community groups within the city to ensure constant high-profile exposure for the hotel
• Effectively communicate and market aspects of the hotel that are sustainable or “green” and use information to gain new business opportunities
• Raise the awareness and reputation of your hotel and the brand locally occasionally acting as hotel representative for media related enquiries
• Identify improvements to marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with other departments
• Perform adhoc duties unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done

ACCOUNTABILITY

This is the top sales and marketing job in a full or limited-service hotel and may include meeting space and or catering facilities. May manage professional level and administrative sales team members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field, and two to four years’ experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.