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  • Posted: Aug 8, 2017
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    QUINTESSENTIALLY VICTORIA Fairmont Empress sits majestically at the cornerstone of Victoria's sparkling Inner Harbour. This Vancouver Island hotel is located in British Columbia's capital city and features turn of the century architecture, classic beauty and an unrivaled location on the water. Since 1908, it is Vancouver Island's most celebrated resort, spa ...
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    Assistant Executive Housekeeper

    Job description

    Summary Of Responsibilities

    • Reporting to the Executive Housekeeper, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following :
    • Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
    • Supervise the day-to-day operation of the department to ensure service standards are followed
    • Maintain all guest rooms, public areas and heart of the house areas; ensuring that the highest standard of cleanliness is met
    • Monitor labor costs while ensuring effective scheduling and department productivity
    • Assist with preventative maintenance programs while working with the Chief Engineer
    • Address guest concerns and react quickly; logging and notifying proper departments as required
    • Manage the departmental budget in a fiscally responsible manner
    • Ensure effective communication, including coaching and performance management
    • Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings
    • Follow departmental policies and procedures
    • Report necessary maintenance items
    • Follow all safety and sanitation policies
    • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    • Previous leadership experience required
    • Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
    • University / College degree / certification in a related discipline an asset
    • Excellent communication and organizational skills
    • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
    • Highly responsible and reliable
    • Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
    • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

    Visa Requirements: All candidates must be eligible to work in South Africa

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    Accountant

    Job description

    Under the business supervision of the Director, Finance and Business Support and the General Manager, and within the limits of Accor Hotels policies and procedures and local requirements, the position is responsible for the supervision of all colleagues within the Finance department.

    The Accountant will support the Director, Finance & Business Support and provide strategic leadership, functional guidance and valuable insights to operations for optimal business decisions; interacting with the hotel’s legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial and government banks to effectively control the assets of the business. The Accountant must be a highly motivated team player with strong accounting, communication, business presentation and analytical skills. Strong systems background needed.

    Hotel Overview: On KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast, under an abundant forest canopy, you will find Zimbali - Zulu for “valley of flowers.” A sanctuary unlike any other in South Africa, this charming and unspoiled region is a nature lover’s wonderland. Dappled shadows from the lush vegetation and cool breezes from the Indian Ocean leave their mark on your soul. Endless beaches and clear skies invite you to relax and dream. Within this subtropical paradise, set within the serene confines of a coastal forest reserve, you will find the highest expression of exclusive hospitality: Fairmont Zimbali Lodge and Fairmont Zimbali Resort.

    Summary Of Responsibilities

    • Reporting to the Director, Finance and Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following :
    • Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
    • To lead and manage the day-to-day activity of the Accounts Department and ensure all standards are followed
    • To compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual reports
    • To ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
    • To ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
    • To ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
    • To establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
    • To balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
    • To continuously manage and support budget and forecast activities and assist Departmental Leaders as required
    • To oversee the financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
    • To ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
    • To analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
    • To analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
    • To follow departmental policies and procedures
    • To follow all safety policies
    • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    • Leadership experience in accepted Accounting practices and principles required
    • Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications and / or relevant computer applications required
    • University / College degree in a related discipline required
    • AccPac and / or Pastel experience (both are preferable)
    • Experience with body corporates and hotels accounting procedures
    • Excellent communication and organizational skills
    • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
    • Highly responsible and reliable with exceptional attention to detail
    • Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
    • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
    • Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
    • Constant standing and walking throughout shift

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    Accounting Clerk

    Job description

    Summary Of Responsibilities

    • Reporting to the Director, Finance and Business Support or the respective Finance Managers, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following :
    • Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
    • Daily recording of entertainment and promotion accounts
    • Daily support of accounts payable and accounts receivable
    • Assist with the reconciliation and payment of third party cheques
    • Maintain stationary level and reorder as required
    • Ensure vendor files are up to date
    • Assist in the month end reporting
    • Provide office administration duties as required
    • To assist with any other Finance related duties as assigned
    • Follow departmental policies and procedures
    • Follow all safety policies
    • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    • Previous office administration or accounting experience preferred
    • Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications or relevant computer applications required
    • University / College degree in a related discipline an asset
    • Excellent communication and organizational skills
    • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
    • Highly responsible & reliable
    • Ability to work cohesively as part of a teamAbility to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
    • Physical Aspects of Position (inlcude but are not limited to):
    • Frequent sitting throughout shift
    • Occasional lifting and carrying
    • Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
    • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

    Visa Requirements: All candidates must be eligible to work in South Africa

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    Revenue Manager

    Job description

    The Revenue Manager is responsible for maximizing overall revenue through development and implementation of effective inventory and pricing strategies based on demand and competitor analysis in order to gain market shares.

    Summary Of Responsibilities

    Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

    • Drive Market Share and Revenue Performance
    • Proactive in achieving Rooms Revenue goals
    • Develop and deliver effective presentations
    • Must filter management reports and market performance reports and make meaningful conclusions and base sound decisions and strategies
    • Develop overall pricing strategy to include all market segments and distribution channels
    • Effectively manage and be in control of all inventory
    • Responsible for effective implementation and compliance with Fairmont Revenue Management Standards and initiatives
    • Increase revenue streams or strengthening the performance of a property or several properties
    • Ensure all distribution channels are optimized
    • Share best Fairmont practices and key learning’s with peers and management.
    • Play a leader role on the Hotel operational meetings
    • Produce accurate forecast on daily, weekly and monthly basis
    • Investigate and identify systems malfunctions or user-input errors.
    • Recruit, train and mentor the Reservations Manager (when applicable) and/or a strong second with a view to contingency and assist in developing a career path for direct reports.
    • To set up allotments as per enquiry from re dates, rate, etc
    • To send confirmations as well as pro forma invoices to clients
    • Review arrivals and reservations made yesterday lists on a daily bases
    • Review amendments to group/tour bookings
    • Monitor and follow up on cancellations as well as late reduction of room and taking necessary actions
    • To manage condo owner portfolio which includes bookings, updating usages on a monthly basis, setting up and communicating blackout dates and booking restrictions based on the contract.
    • Review all individual and group change completed by agents on a daily basis
    • Review billing instructions and routing
    • Review salutations
    • Review deadlines for individuals and group
    • Review Group/Tour files with relevant and accurate information pertaining to the incoming group. Completing a thorough hand over with the FOM
    • Generate monthly reports for Corporate Office as well as the regional Corporate Offices
    • Ensure that feedback is given timorously on any outstanding issues pertaining to reservations.
    • Assisting and administrate overflow reservations call
    • Handle complaints according to set standards, and notify the Director of Sales and Marketing immediately if unresolved.
    • To communicate all complaints to the relevant departments
    • Review and sign off of commissions
    • Submit monthly financial accruals.
    • Have a thorough knowledge of the PM Tools and OXI System to maintain the hotel reservations system
    • Have a thorough knowledge of all rates and their availability
    • Building rates for the PM system
    • Assist creating and monitoring special promotions and events happening at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge.
    • Maintain Opera PM system in line with corporate SOP’s
    • Researching the market area for future strategies
    • Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service

    Qualifications

    • A minimum of 2 years experience in revenue management, including electronic distribution.
    • Experience on Opera, PMS central systems & Hotel Operations experience an advantage.
    • Detail orientated and able to analyze data.
    • Knowledge of industry-specify terminology.
    • Ability to adapt to a frequently changing market environment.
    • Be proactive and able to “think outside of the box”.
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Previous experience is an asset

    Visa Requirements: You must be legally eligible to work in South Africa.

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