Job Description

About Us At Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, our job is to bring the joy of travel to everyone. Thats where you come in. When youre part of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand, youre more than just a job title. At Holiday Inn, we look for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life; people who are always finding ways to make every guests experience an enjoyable one.

Job Overview Oversees and directs all aspects of both the Rooms function and Food and Beverage function. Under Rooms operations include Front Office, Housekeeping, Laundry, Security, Engineering and Fitness Centre. Under Food and Beverage, operations include F&B Service, Stewarding and Kitchen operations.

Your Day-to-Day FINANCIAL RETURNS:

• Overall accountable of driving F&B Revenues for the hotel, together with Commercial Team.

• Contributes to installing and monitoring cash management programmes including inventories and receivables

• Works with Finance lead in the preparation and management of the Departments budget.

• Support revenue driving opportunities as discussed on an ongoing basis in revenue meetings, etc.
  

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 personnel through 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 Manager informed 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
  

What we need from You

• Bachelors degree / equivalent in Hotel Administration, Business Administration, plus five years prior hotel management experience / equivalent combination of education and experience of general management experience in a high level operations role / 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 and complex relationships
• A passion for delivering superior results
• F&B and/or Events background preferred
  

What we Offer In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package - including:

• Duty meals

• Birthday Leave on your birthday month

• Monthly LOVE Hour

• Extensive coverage of Medical, dental & optical benefits

• Insurance Coverage

• F&B Discount at restaurants within IHG Singapore Hotels

• Special Employee Rate at all IHG Hotels worldwide

• Room to Grow opportunities
  

Whats more, because your career will be as unique as you are, well give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow. And because the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand belongs to the IHG family of brands, youll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 6,000 hotels in over 100 countries around the world. So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to Holiday Inn and IHG and well make sure youll have Room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com.

Employability Partner: NTUCs e2i (Employment and Employability Institute)