Beste Lezers,
We zijn opzoek naar avonturistische en gemotiveerde personen die de uitdaging van het wonen en werken op St. Maarten aan durven en/of reeds doen.
Een aantal vacatures staan op ons website onder de Recruitment Pagina op www.my-bc.siteblast.com.
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We seek a Property Supervisors Couple
About the Opportunity:
A residential property is at the early stages of becoming a residence combined hostel business. Therefore we are currently looking for a couple to be the Property Supervisor for our client’s property on St. Maarten N.A.
We aim for the determined, outgoing and ambitious individual who will be an asset to our client’s young company, and who is interested in advancing as new positions open up.
Our ideal candidate MUST have previous international backpacking experience, preferably working in at least one hostel; a desire to be a part of hostel life, a friendly and outgoing personality who knows how to bring people together; and the ability to commit for at least one year.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE JUST PASSING THROUGH AND LOOKING FOR ONLY A FEW MONTHS OF WORK.
Current job purpose:
General Overview
You’ll be managing 3 departments on this property, namely the residential apartments the internet café and the front desk. In addition to reception and management duties you’ll also be a big contributor to the internet café and hostel “vibe.” You’ll have to have a true desire to make our guests feel at home and take fabulous memories with them on their travels.
Residential Apartments (9 units)
You carry out repair tasks and maintain several apartments. You ensure that residents are provided with a clean, safe, well-maintained community. You safeguard and execute the administrative processes in line with our client’s services. You support the Property Manager, inform (new) tenants on the services conduct related correspondence and ensure timely and correct registration of all relevant tenant information in the account system and files.
Key responsibilities will be:
• Supervision and maintenance.
• Supervision of demolition and renovating of units.
• Handling Rent & Lease administration.
• Bank deposits for rent collection and fees.
• Reviewing all property and financial reports and keep the Manager informed of progress/problems.
• Ensure that residents are provided with a clean, safe, well-maintained community.
• The smooth and efficient running of a small office.
• Assisting the accounts department e.g. Data entry, Purchased orders, Received goods notes, Invoice processing etc.
• Producing and sending out letter to tenants.
• Carry out all other reasonable duties as requested by the Manager.
Internet Café
You proactively generate ideas to develop new business opportunities and maximize café sales to contribute to the achievement of financial goals established for the cafe.
You will be responsible for the overall operation and deliver an outstanding site experience to our customers.
You must have restaurant / food service backgrounds and a track record of growing sales and profits. Also have experience developing and leading a team, safe food handling, strong customer service skills, focus on operational excellence, and the ability to embrace change.
Key responsibilities will be:
• Customer Service Champion
• Cafe Profitability
• Recruiting / Hiring / Evaluating / Develop team members
• Scheduling / Labor Control
• Food Cost Accountability
• Supervise / Motivate team
• Ordering / Inventory Control
• Production planning
• Execute Promotions
• Local Store Marketing
• Safe work environment / practices
• Execute corporate processes and procedures
In general additional duties include:
• Supervise, train and follow up with new staff.
• Responsible for residential apartments, internet café, reception and troubleshooting
• Keep whole property neat, orderly and operational departments stocked with supplies
• Process (Internet) bookings/queries
• Function as duty-manager when manager off-site
• Troubleshoot guest issues such as payments, questions, complaints, theft, etc.
Job requirements
We prefer candidates with some previous supervisory experience, excellent people and customer service skills, the ability to multi-task, solve problems and work effectively under pressure, and be very organized, honest and reliable. Computer skills and speaking multiple languages are a plus.
- Intermediate or higher vocational education (MBO/HBO) think and work level, preferable in Facility Management or Hotel school.
- Must have 2- 3 years experience in a technical position or an administrative position.
- Good working knowledge of administrative tasks and responsibilities in a service oriented environment.
- Experience in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), despatch & accounts systems preferable although training will be given.
- Should be able to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision.
- Possess good telephone manner along with good keyboard/computer skills.
- Good communicator.
- Have the ability to prioritise your workload and have an accurate and methodical approach to work.
- Drivers license.
The successful applicant personality traits:
- You are accurate and concerned to provide a prompt, efficient and personalized service to internal and external clients.
- You are able to set clear priorities.
- You communicate (both written and spoken) in a clear, effective and readily understood way.
- You are flexible, enthusiastic and committed and you work well with others.
- You are pro active and self-starting and also able to get results in time.
Required Qualifications:
Age: between 25 - 45 yrs, (with NO young children and NO pets!)
Qualifications: Fluency in English (required), Dutch, Spanish and French (a plus).
Additional Information
A flexible approach is a must. At times, this position can be very demanding, but for the right person, it is completely rewarding. Full time but somewhat flexible hours, nights and weekends required. Relocation will be necessary as the Property Supervisor is required to live on-site.
Compensation includes a complete furnished private apartment, company vehicle, health and dental allowance, commissions, cell phone allowance, vacation, periodic bonuses and of course a salary.
Please keep in mind that we are a residential business to be combined with a hostel so this is a modest salary with a review and possibility of a raise in 4 months. If you truly are interested in this position, you will understand that working at a residential business & hostel is more about the lifestyle, the atmosphere and the great work experience you will get that would take you years to achieve in a conventional hotel.
Gross Salary Indication: Nafl. 18 – Nafl. 24 per hour
Position Type: fulltime (100%)
Ref Code: PS-01
Location: St. Maarten N.A.
To apply:
Send a digital photo, your resume and a cover note describing your hospitality experience with quoting reference(s), and why this job is perfect for you.
If you do not send a cover letter with this info, we unfortunately will not be able to consider you for the position.
VACANCY CLOSING DATE: 15-10-2007!
Contact Information
MYBC Recruitment
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