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Saturday, July 14, 2012

Career Opportunities at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives

What is your passion? Whether you're into soccer, swimming or skiing, at IHG, we are interested in YOU! We want people who apply the same amount of passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who will help our core purpose to create "Great Hotels Guests Love".

The Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, located at the Kandooma Fushi Island in Maldives, is blessed with white sands, azure skies, lush tropical greenery and clear turquoise waters almost goes without saying. To complement this, the resort hotel, has created services intended to satisfy, engage, entertain, inform, educate and... Luxuriate.

We have exciting opportunities for you to join us as;

COMMIS l & ll - Preferably Locals

Job Scope: Responsible for preparing food in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes. Adhere to local regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policies and procedures.

Experience: 1 years related experience or formal training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualification: Vocational Certificate in Culinary Skills or related field.

Required Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
  • Food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local government agency.
  • Ability to read and write English

WAITER - Locals

Job Scope: Provide fast and courteous service of food and beverages to guests and ensure quality of food and beverage presentation per established standards. Adhere to local regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policies and procedures. 

Experience: 02 years Food service experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations preferred.

Qualification: High School

Required Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
  • Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local government agency.
  • Able to read and write English

RECREATION ATTENDANT – Preferably Chinese Speaking

Job Scope: Assist in all water sports activities
Experience: General knowledge in water sports and recreation activities including the use of gym equipments

Qualification: High School

Required Skills:
  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
  • Able to read and write English and Chinese

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR - Local

Job Scope: Perform entry-level human resources and administrative duties in support of the hotel’s Human Resources programs and philosophies.  Provide basic employee assistance, often serving as initial point of contact for human resources-related matters.

Experience: 1 year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Qualification:  Diploma in Human Resources, Training or Business Administration.

Required Skills:
  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
  • Good writing skills

ROOM CREW - Local

Job Scope: Supports the Housekeeping by performing duties including set up of functions, set up and take-down of Room, cleaning and service to guests.

Experience: At least 1 year related experience

Qualification: Able to read and write; comfortable in meeting new people

Required Skills:
  • Collaborative Team player, excellent communication skills and action oriented

BOAT CREW - Local

Job Scope: Attend to Boat Captains instruction and ensure safety of passengers

Experience: At least 1 year related experience

Qualification: High School

Required Skills:
  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.

BOAT CREW MECHANIC - Local

Job Scope: Responsible in keeping fleet of 15 vessels operational
Experience: 3 years experience on the same post or related discipline including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualification: Diploma in Engineering or equivalent

Required Skills:
  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
  • With thorough knowledge of boat building and components, fiber glassing, gel-coating, marine electrical system, plumbing and bilge pumps, hydraulic systems and painting
  • General knowledge of marine mechanic
  • Problem solving and organizational abilities

PORTER - Local

Job Scope: Provide for guest’s luggage storage needs by accepting, tagging and retrieving checked luggage.  Assist door and bell staff during the check-in and check-out peak periods
Experience: Prior experience in hotel preferred.

Qualification: High School or Vocational Certificate in Hotel Administration, Hotel Management or equivalent

Required Skills:
  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
  • Able to read and write English

SECURITY GUARD - Local

Job Scope: Responsible for maintaining safety and security of guests and hotel resources.

Experience: 1 year of security and safety experience and/or military/law enforcement experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualification: High School or vocational training

Required Skills:
  • Certification in safety and training and/or licensed as a Security Officer or Law Enforcement Officer may be required.  Certified CPR, First Aid instructor and training in law enforcement techniques desired.
  • Working knowledge of local laws, investigation methods, OSHA requirements and fire codes and life safety codes.

GUEST RELATIONS OFFICER - Russian

Job Scope: Responsible for all activities relevant to the Front Desk such as the reception, check in / out, rooming of all Hotel guests, foreign exchange and assisting them with inquiries.
Experience: 1 year experience in guest / customer service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualification: High School or Vocational Certificate in Hotel Administration, Hotel Management or equivalent

Required Skills:
  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
  • Able to read and write English and Russian
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Front Office System

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK - Local

Job Scope: Assist with the processing of invoices and statements.

Experience: 1 year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Qualification: High School or Vocational Certificate in Accounting, Business Management or related field.

Required Skill:
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
  • Able to read and write English

Selected candidates will enjoy competitive salary package and excellent career development opportunities within IHG worldwide.

Our Crew facilities are second to none with;
  • Recreation Center   
  • Cyber Café
  • Team Gym
  • Football field,
  • Basketball Court
  • Volleyball Court
  • Tennis Court
  • Badminton Court
  • Daily Ferry to Male’ twice a day
  • Free WIFI

Interested applicants may submit their resume with a recently taken photo to the following:

By email:  hr.ahrm@hikandooma.com
Fax: (960) 6640513

Send to:
HR Department,
Kandooma Fushi,
South Male’ Atoll,
Republic of Maldives.

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