Hospitality Vacancies at Marriott International

Required Experience & Qualifications

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• PSIRA registered with Grade A.
• Clear Criminal record essential.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience within the Security/Hospitality Industry in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Police/Law enforcement background would be an advantage.
• Computer literacy/proficiency is essential with knowledge of the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, email) packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Must be attentive to detail and strive to be accurate.
• A valid driver’s license will be advantageous.
• Must be self-confident and be able to work unsupervised
• Exposure to IR management and disciplinary processes advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Sift Management of outsourced security personnel comprising security officers & security controllers.
• Patrol all areas of the property.
• Assist in effectively managing
• Monitor Closed Circuit Televisions, perimeter alarm system, duress alarms, and fire life safety system.
• Lock property entrances when required.
• Conduct daily physical hazard inspections.
• Respond to accidents, contact EMS or administer first aid/CPR as required.
• Assist guests/employees during emergency situations.
• Notify appropriate individuals in the event of accidents, attacks, or other incidents.
• Defuse guest/employee disturbances.
• Call for outside assistance if necessary.
• Complete incident reports to document all Security/Loss Prevention related incidents.
• Conduct interviews and obtain written statements with regards investigations.
• Conduct various investigations relating to security, Health &safety, crime etc
• Handle all interruptions and complaints.
• Resolve safety hazard situations.
• Escort any unwelcome persons from the property without interrupting the orderly flow of property operation.
• Report to scenes of vehicle accidents/thefts.
• Call for assistance using proper code responses.
• Complete a Loss Prevention shift summary/daily activity report.
• Maintain confidentiality of all Security/Loss Prevention and property reports/documents; release information only to authorized individuals.
• Conduct investigations and gather evidence. Conduct interviews with relevant parties.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Protect company assets.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Prepare and review written documents accurately and completely.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Support team to reach common goals.
• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or other electronic devices.
• Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by the Security Manager.

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POSITION SUMMARY

• Prepare special meals or substitute items.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.
• Maintain food logs.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared.
• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items.
• Ensure the quality of the food items.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

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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