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Life Guard

The incumbent in this position is to ensure the safety of guest in the facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Main Responsibilities

• ·Maintains constant surveillance of guest in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of guest in the event of emergency.
• ·Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• ·Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforces and adheres to pool rules and regulations.
• ·Determines chlorine content and pH value of water, using water testing kit, and record readings.
• ·Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• ·Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.
• ·Provides general information on pool operation to guest.
• Teaches swimming lessons
• ·Administers First Aid
• ·Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning.
• ·Inspects facilities for cleanliness; completes general pool cleaning, maintenance duties and refilling of the pool
• ·Responsible for the availability and safekeeping of emergency equipment (rescue tubes, backboard, signs and other equipment).
• ·Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time, depending on the need of the business and hotel.

Desired Skills and Responsibilities

• Relevant certificate- Life Guard Certification 
• Minimum two (2) years in a similar role, preferably with an international 5* hotel chain 
• Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment:
• English – excellent oral and written skills
• Additional language - beneficial
• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients / vendors
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
• Works in a safe, prudent and organised manner
• People oriented
• Passionate for European luxury
• Entrepreneurial
• Straightforward
• Innovative
• Business acumen
• Sense of responsibility
• Leader
• Team player
• Flexible and reliable
• Tolerant and open minded
• Works well under pressure

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Pastry Chef

The overall scope of this role is to plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees responsible for the preparation and presentation of a broad array of cakes, pastries, desserts, petits fours and breads which meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in the supervision of all employees in the Pastry/Bakery kitchen.
• Assist the Executive Chef in establishing culinary standards specific for Pastry/Bakery which meets the need of the target market.
• Develop and maintain up-dated operations manuals for all Food Production and Stewarding sections and in making recipes and maintain up-dated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation.
• Inspect daily, all fresh food received to ensure a high quality is maintained.
• Inspect several times daily all food stores and refrigerated areas and suggest, where necessary, correct storage methods to comply with Health & Safety regulations, to avoid spoilage and ensure regular turnover of food items and give completed check lists to the Executive Chef.
• Check on a daily basis food preparation, individual costs, quality, quantity inventories and portion control.
• Liaise with the Chief Steward in order to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained in all areas of the Pastry/Bakery kitchen, such as machinery and small kitchen equipment.
• Plan the duty rosters on weekly basis.
• Ensure the proper purchasing request, store requisitioning and controlling of supplies.
• Work with Executive Chef and Director of Human Resource to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive and assist in planning for future staffing needs.
• Ensure training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs.
• Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines.
• Coach, counsel and discipline staff, provide constructive feedback to enhance performance.
• Work with Executive Chef in the preparation and management of the department’s budget.
• Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guideline.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
• Implement and practice HACCP.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Gastronomic education certificate or equivalent  (apprenticeship/diploma/BA/Bsc) 
• Must show signs of career development
• HACCP certification
• Minimum 3 years kitchen experience
• Minimum 1 years in a pastry kitchen role, preferably with a 5* Hotel chain
• Experience in the retail sector is beneficial
• International experience preferred
• English – excellent oral and written skills
• Additional language - beneficial
• Ability to work as part of a team, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors.
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times.
• People Oriented
• Passionate for European luxury