| Iririki Island Resort & Spa | 
Industry: 
Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism
Location: 
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Job Hours:
This is a full time position to commence immediately. 
Due Date
31-Oct-17
  
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Iririki Island
Resort & Spa is seeking a suitable candidate to appoint for the following
position. 
 
 
  
The Purchasing & Operations Manager will
directly supervise aspects of purchasing and be heavily involved in the overall
resort operation and supply logistics.   
Key Roles & Responsibilities: 
 
- Establish relationships with suppliers in order to ensure cost
effectiveness
 
- Source the most economical route in order to achieve budgeted costs
 
- Establish and maintain good and effective storage system
 
- Work in conjunction with F&B Cost control to maintain par levels
 
- Responsible
for maintaining good guest relations within the Resort
 
- Oversee
F&B Operations in cooperation with the Food & Beverage Manager
 
- Expect and react promptly to guests’ requirements
and enquires
 
- Actively listen and resolve guests’ complaints
 
- Oversee and coordinate all arrivals and departures
of special guests (VIPs, SAs etc)
 
- Formulate budgets and prepare monthly
revenue/expense forecasts
 
- Maintain customer service/satisfaction standards;
handle customer service issues
 
- Maintain and operate all computer equipment
 
- Supervise,
roster, and train Front Office staff & Reservations Staff including
security and boat drivers
 
- Ensure
Daily postings and Direct billings are accurate and timely
 
- Ensure
the Resorts pricing policies are adhered to
 
- Implement
yield management principles to ensure the Resorts average room rate and
occupancy levels are maintained at the highest possible levels
 
- Perform
the timely completion of Month End and ad hoc rooms reporting as required by
the Resort Owners, General Manager, Sales force or department heads
 
- Forecast levels of demand for services and products
 
- Keep a constant check on stock levels
 
- Conduct research to ascertain the best
products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
 
- Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers,
relevant internal departments and customers
 
- Build and maintain good relationships with
new and existing suppliers
 
- Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring
the quality of service provided
 
- Process payments and invoices
 
- Keep contract files and use them as
reference for the future
 
- Forecast price trends and their impact on
future activities
 
- Develop a purchasing strategy
 
- Produce reports and statistics using
computer software
 
- Evaluate bids and make recommendations,
based on commercial and technical factors
 
- Ensure suppliers are aware of business
objectives
 
- Train and supervise the work of other
members of staff
 
- Responsible
for the entire Front Office & Reservations process of the Resort.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Criteria:
Requirements: 
 
- Experience
of at least 4 years in Food & Beverage Management
 
- Understanding
of overall management of a 4.5-5star hotel operation
 
- Have
good relationships with suppliers on Efate
 
- The ability to adapt to different client needs and to develop and
maintain successful working relationships
 
- The ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure
of demanding targets and tight deadlines.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Attractive benefits will be given to the right
candidate and applications close 31st October 2017.  
 
 
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  | How To Apply: 
Applications to be made in writing to; 
Human Resource Officer 
Iririki Island Resort  
PO Box 230 
Port Vila 
Vanuatu 
 
 
 
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Address:  
PO Box 230, Port Vila, Vanuatu 
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Source:  
             11-October-17 Direct From Employer 
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