Ideally as an Assistant Conference & Events Manager you will ensure the smooth and efficient organization of meetings and events. You will also ensure that the department gives the highest standards of service and customer care to maximize sales revenue.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and implement events and other meetings, conferences and special projects.
Effectively negotiates terms and conditions with event partners to meet service expectations and ensures appropriate expense management.
Consults with representatives of client group or organization to plan details such as number of persons expected, display space desired and food service schedule.
Manage assigned projects in the area of meeting/event planning for a variety of meetings, conferences and workshops.
Assist in overseeing all committees related to client events, scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and providing appropriate followâ€up.
Develop and monitor budgets to ensure revenue and expenses are kept within established boundaries. Review financial information for accuracy, such as invoices for services and materials; the hotel invoice, subcontractor invoices, etc. and assist in the preparation of the final financial report for the client.
Ensure walkâ€ins and payments received at events onâ€site are recorded in appropriate databases and forwarded to finance department for financial tracking and processing.
Work with Finance Department to invoice clients.
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.
Do you have what it takes to be a leader in the world’s most global hotel company?
If so, make it happen and apply now for a career with InterContinental Hotels Group, where a world of professional opportunities exists.
Qualifications
Degree in Sales and Marketing or a relevant degree
Minimum experience in a supervisory position or similar position
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proactive
Ability to understand the needs of the hotel as whole and be able to prioritize and problem solve
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Company Address: Address City Hall Way P.O. Box 30353 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya
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Assistant Conventions & Events Sales Manager Accounts Payable Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor – Fire, Life & Safety Key Account Manager – Corporate
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Assistant Front Office Manager Executive Sous Chef Food & Beverage Taker Laundry Machine Operator
Responsibilities for the Assistant Front Office Manager Job
Assists the Front Office Manager in all aspects of their duties
Assist in management of Front Office staff
Monitor Front Office personnel to ensure guests receive prompt, cordial attention and personal recognition
Monitor Front Office and particularly Guest Relations personnel, to ensure IC Ambassador and PCR members,
known repeat guests and other VIPs receive special attention and recognition
Control the availability of rooms, rooms types, accuracy of room count and rate categories
Maximize occupancy, revenue and average rate while maintaining high service standards
Walk away guests if occupancies deem it necessary ensuring no good-will is lost
Liaise closely with Executive Housekeeper to ensure special guest needs, amenities and other room related requests are met
Be aware of credit policies and procedures and liaise closely with Finance Department to ensure that credit procedures are properly carried out
Compile statistics for front office and provide reports relating to that area.
Co-ordinate the preparation of the departmental annual budget.
Manage the Department’s expenses.
Qualifications for the Assistant Front Office Manager Job
Degree in Hotel Management or a relevant course.
Minimum 5 years experience in Front Office Management.
Excellent communication skills.
Must be passionate about guest services.Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities
Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
An operational knowledge and proficiency in Front Office systems
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Chef De Partie – Indian Restaurant Club Floor Agent Barman(Mixologist) Sous Chef Conventions & Banquet Key Account Manager Food and Beverage Cashier Maintenance Supervisor – Electrical Assistant Conventions & Events Manager Chef De Partie
InterContinental Hotels are synonymous with excellence in customer service. At the InterContinental Nairobi, we commit ourselves in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, providing personalized service, anticipating and fulfilling our customers needs.InterContinental Nairobi has, for years been an oasis for business travelers’ as well as those who want to experience the wonders of Africa.At the moment we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as aChef De Partie – Indian Restaurant.You will be responsible for:
Substantial background in working with tandoor and preparing delicious curries
Experience with various Indian food recipes plating styles ambience and presentation
Familiar with Indian culinary cooking methods products and techniques
Strong background in sustained and Indian influenced practices utilized in the culture and cuisine
Menu development focused on Indian food items
Knowledge of Indian spices and cooking tools
Comfortable adjusting food to taste diet
Participates in menu planning in consultation with the Indian Chef
Communicates with Indian Chef/Executive Chef on any difficulties, guests or internal customer comments and other relevantinformation. Handles guest complaints in the correct manner.
Attends and participates in daily briefings and other scheduled meetings.
Ensures early preparation in advance of food,materials and equipment needed for the service (mis en place)
QUALIFICATIONS
Culinary qualifications
Previous Indian Chef experience
Positive attitude
Good communication skills
Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
Excellent grooming standards
Excellent planning and organising skills
Dedicated to the delivery of exceptional service and continuous improvement
Strong supervisory skills
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Indian Chef Sous Chef Health Club Supervisor Food Hygiene Officer A/C & Ref Engineering Technician Front Desk Agent- InterContinental Nairobi
Job Details
At the moment we’re looking for Sous Chef – Indian Restaurant to join our energetic, enthusiastic and passionate team at InterContinental Nairobi.The Indian sous chef is responsible for all aspects of the Indian kitchen such as menu plans,
Operations, recipes, financial responsibility, portion and inventory control, food quality, and employee Supervision.
The Indian sous chef provides leadership training and hands-on management of the kitchen Staff.
The Sous Chef – Indian Restaurant is in charge of executing food concepts and standards in the main kitchen, drives menu design plus Kitchen creativity and is responsible for growing/ developing the Bhandini Restaurant product and profitability of the food Service program.The Sous Chef – Indian Restaurant provides a consistent product and experience achieving revenuetargets and managing costs as well as ensures all Colleagues under his/her direct supervision are focused and demonstrating a Guest Centric attitude and culture.
What we need from youA Colleague who promotes the IHG Culture around the Winning Ways of Do the Right Thing, Show We Care, Aim Higher, Celebrate Difference and Work Better Together.
A Culinary School Graduate, Apprentice Program Graduate or extensive cooking and production experience.
Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
Awareness of local, state and federal health and sanitation laws.
A minimum of 5 years working in a similar role in a food preparation position.
Professional communication skills, oral and written.What we offer
In return we will offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we’ll give you Room to be yourself.go to method of application »
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IFC/Pool Attendant Security Officer Laundry Shop Attendant Guest Service Agent
Job description
What’s your passion? Whether you’re into scuba diving, golf or dancing the tango, at IHG we’re interested in you. We love people who apply the same amount of passion and precision to their jobs as they do to their hobbies. Imagine working for a company that gives you Room to be yourself. Our commitment to our people is to deliver Room to have a great start, to learn and grow, to perform, to be recognized and rewarded, to be involved and to take the initiative and lead.
Key Responsibilities
At the moment we’re looking for a Pool Attendant to join our friendly and professional team at InterContinental Nairobi. As a Pool Attendant, you will be responsible for the following duties & responsibilities:Check pool area for hazards by completing the pool safety checklist
Report, document, and remedy all unsafe situations found
Pick up and dispose of all trash from the pool deck
Straighten all deck furniture, as needed
Keep all pool storage areas neat and clean
Maintain accurate record of hours worked
Return any lost and found equipment to the front desk area and record it in the lost and found book
Perform all daily, weekly/monthly pool maintenance tasks as detailed on the maintenance check list
Maintain awareness of pool users and their actions
If needed, politely inform members of pool rules and policies
Perform other tasks related to the aquatic program in various capacities such as typing, posting promotional material, maintenance, and other duties as assignedAt IHG we are committed to developing our team and managing our talent and would encourage internal as well as external candidates to apply for any of our vacancies.
So what’s your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG by 22nd December 2017.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
You Will Possess The Following Additional Skills & Competencies
The ideal candidate should have a willingness to put in an extra effort and time when required, as well as the passion to serve guests.Previous experience within Health Club or similar environment preferred
Be a certified Life Guard
4-5 Star Hotel Experience
Have undergone a Fire, Life and Safety Training
Strong communication skills
Excellent Hospitality Skills
Pro-active and reliable
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Kitchen Apprentice
Job description
What’s your passion? Whether you’re into hiking, dancing or basketball 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.
InterContinental Nairobi has got a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as a Kitchen apprentice in our Kitchen and work alongside, some of the best talented chefs in Nairobi.
As a Kitchen Apprentice you will play an important part in the kitchen, learning how to prepare a range of quality dishes from breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and banqueting. You will also assist in making suggestions on menus. You will work in the main and banqueting kitchens to gain experience and knowledge of a range of style and services.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain hands on experience whilst working towards your qualification in Professional culinary career.
In return we’ll give you competitive benefits which include: uniform, free meals, employee recreational facilities, transportation and the chance to work with a great team of people.
You’ll join a team passionate about delivering memorable experiences that make our guests feel special, making InterContinental Nairobi a great place to work. Most importantly, we’ll give you Room to be yourself
Ideally, you’ll have some or all of the following qualifications and experience we’re looking for:Strong numeracy skills.
IT literate.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work in a team.
Hospitality experience is desirable, but not essential.
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Sales Manager Steward
Job Description
The role works closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the Sales and the Conference and Events office and prospective clients.
Job ResponsibilitiesThis role reports directly to the Director of Conventions and Events at InterContinental Nairobi. As the Assistant Convention and Events Manager at InterContinental Nairobi you will be responsible for building relationships and networking, selling Conference and Events within the Hotel and outside catering functions, overseeing staff training and welfare, developing catering business and executing tactical Conventions and Events sales plans strategy.
You will prospect and qualify new business and negotiate meeting room rental, function space, and/or hotel services within approved booking guidelines,review all Conventions and Events sales contracts, rate agreements, and/or banquet/catering event orders.
You will also conduct pre-conference meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated.
The role works closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the Sales and the Conference and Events office and prospective clients.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Sales and Marketing or a relevant degree.
Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role.
A natural rapport with people to help you in your day-to-day dealings with the clients
Diplomacy when handling complaints
Sound sales skills as it is your job to improve bookings for conferences and events
An ability to think laterally (Who is servicing your business at the moment and how could that be improved?)
A cool head when world events look likely to impact on your business
Should be proactive and demonstrate ability to anticipate guest needs
Should have the desire and ability to learn in a highly pressurized environment
Should have the ability to offer prompt service
Should be flexible and adaptableIn return we will offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we’ll give you Room to be yourself.
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Assistant Conventions and Events Sales Manager Chief Steward Chief Engineer Minibar Attendant
Job Description
Do you see yourself as an Assistant Conventions and Events Manager?
What’s your passion?Whether you’re into hiking, hunting or team sports, here at IHG we’re interested in YOU! We love to employ people who apply the same amount of passion and dedication to their jobs as they do to their hobbies – helping us to become one of the very best companies in the world. By sharing your expertise and passion, you will help us to achieve our vision which is ‘Great Hotels Guests Love’.
This role reports directly to the Director of Conventions and Events at InterContinental Nairobi. As the Assistant Convention and Events Manager at InterContinental Nairobi you will be responsible for building relationships and networking, selling Conference and Events within the Hotel and outside catering functions, overseeing staff training and welfare, developing catering business and executing tactical Conventions and Events sales plans strategy.
You will prospect and qualify new business and negotiate meeting room rental, function space, and/or hotel services within approved booking guidelines,review all Conventions and Events sales contracts, rate agreements, and/or banquet/catering event orders. You will also conduct pre-conference meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated.
The role works closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the Sales and the Conference and Events office and prospective clients.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Sales and Marketing or a relevant degree.
Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role.
A natural rapport with people to help you in your day-to-day dealings with the clients
Diplomacy when handling complaints
Sound sales skills as it is your job to improve bookings for conferences and events
An ability to think laterally (Who is servicing your business at the moment and how could that be improved?)
A cool head when world events look likely to impact on your business
Should be proactive and demonstrate ability to anticipate guest needs
Should have the desire and ability to learn in a highly pressurized environment
Should have the ability to offer prompt service
Should be flexible and adaptableIn return we will offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we’ll give you Room to be yourself.
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Assistant Conventions and Events Sales Manager
What’s your passion?Whether you’re into hiking, hunting or team sports, here at IHG we’re interested in YOU! We love to employ people who apply the same amount of passion and dedication to their jobs as they do to their hobbies – helping us to become one of the very best companies in the world. By sharing your expertise and passion, you will help us to achieve our vision which is ‘Great Hotels Guests Love’.
This role reports directly to the Director of Conventions and Events at InterContinental Nairobi. As the Assistant Convention and Events Manager at InterContinental Nairobi you will be responsible for building relationships and networking, selling Conference and Events within the Hotel and outside catering functions, overseeing staff training and welfare, developing catering business and executing tactical Conventions and Events sales plans strategy.
You will prospect and qualify new business and negotiate meeting room rental, function space, and/or hotel services within approved booking guidelines,review all Conventions and Events sales contracts, rate agreements, and/or banquet/catering event orders. You will also conduct pre-conference meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated.
The role works closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the Sales and the Conference and Events office and prospective clients.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Sales and Marketing or a relevant degree.
Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role.
A natural rapport with people to help you in your day-to-day dealings with the clients
Diplomacy when handling complaints
Sound sales skills as it is your job to improve bookings for conferences and events
An ability to think laterally (Who is servicing your business at the moment and how could that be improved?)
A cool head when world events look likely to impact on your business
Should be proactive and demonstrate ability to anticipate guest needs
Should have the desire and ability to learn in a highly pressurized environment
Should have the ability to offer prompt service
Should be flexible and adaptableIn return we will offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we’ll give you Room to be yourself.
So what’s your passion? Please get in touch if this position matches your skills and interests and tell us how you could bring your individual competencies by clicking “Apply Online” by 13th November 2017.
We are an equal opportunity employer.