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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Massage Therapist (Antigua & Barbuda) - Relocate Antigua
Specialty Chef (St. Ann, Jamaica) - Grand Bahia Principe Hotel
Description
Specialty Chef
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage the service of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
- Manage the decision-making process for improvements in meal offerings
- Coordinate the production of all menu items, daily features, and promotions
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
- Monitor performance of kitchen staff for both properties ensuring they compliance with kitchen and restaurant guidelines and code of conduct
- Ensure all operating standards including food safety and quality are strictly adhered to
- Provide a high level of attention to guest satisfaction and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
- Actively manage the display of all food and beverage menu items and current promotions
- Oversee monthly inventories and training of new teammates as required
- Work with the Executive Sous Chef-Complex to continually monitor execution procedures to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency, productivity and professionalism are at highest level.
- Conduct hands-on teaching and training in the kitchen at events, working closely with chefs and cooks, to help with proper food preparation and execution.
- Train and educate teams on new menu items and changes in procedures for current menu items; monitor and hold staff accountable for implementing the changes
- Work with Executive chef and Speciality Chefs to develop production methodologies to increase efficiency, productivity, quality and/or consistency in commissary
- Work with Executive Sous Chef-Complex and Production Chef to train and monitor sanitation and food handling in commissary and at events. Develop, implement and maintain sanitation practices and protocol.
- Review menu for both complex each week with event chefs to discuss all details of events including menu, presentation, staff assignments and logistics, and work with chefs to develop party plans for each event.
- Work with Pastry chef and Pastry Sous chef to ensure that desserts served are executed properly
- Rotate working in production and going to all venues to monitor quality and consistency and ensure that company standards are being met.
Skills and experience
- Broad knowledge of cooking techniques and food styles to ensure consistency
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lead a team with vision and focus
Qualification required
- Bachelor Degree in Culinary Arts
- Specialized training in various Culinary dishes
- International culinary experience is an asset
- Fluency in Spanish will be an asset
Team Leader, Customer Experience (Kingston, Jamaica) - Digicel
JOB TITLE: Team Leader, (VOC)
DEPARTMENT: Customer Experience
REPORTS TO (TITLE): Head of Customer Experience
Primary objective of the job:
Team Leader, VOC is responsible for understanding a customer's definition of success by communicating with customers, analyzing customer health metrics, running NPS and gathering feedback. Main contact for customer escalations for the entire business, with goal of issue resolution or coordinating cross functional response where needed.
Team Leader, VOC is a key role for the company for ensuring success with our customers, driving deeper and more relationships and acting as the “Analyst of the customer” internally back into product and strategy.
Number of persons managed/supervised and their positions:
Customer Experience Specialists x 10
Main Duties and Responsibilities (maximum of 8):
- Mechanisms for collecting and measuring Analyst of the Customer (VOC) feedback at key touch-points;
- Methods for analyzing feedback and identifying process improvements that will positively impact the customer experience, including standardized reporting dashboards and decks to communicate results;
- Ensure all touchpoints set up to collect Analyst of Customer feedback
- Conduct regular audits to ensure surveys are offered when expected or desired
- Monitor survey data to ensure systems and processes are functioning as expected, including frequency of records, response rates, and drop rates
- Perform analysis on anomalies in data to address challenges and maintain regular flow of VOC data
- Directly organizes and supervises the day-to-day operations and activities of NPS Callbacks and escalations (from retail, CC or email on website) in order to achieve key performance goals. This includes ensuring customers are addressed in a timely and accurate manner; monitoring associate productivity and service levels for quality; efficient allocation of resources; managing daily phone coverage, schedule adherence, and attendance while managing changes as needed.
- Identifies and analyzes escalated problems and provides guidance to direct reports for resolution. Serves as a point of escalation for calls requiring advanced expertise or discernment in order to resolve complex customer issues and ensure timely follow up and customer satisfaction. Answers front line customer inquiries as needed during peak or critical times.
- This role oversees CX specialist and is responsible for overall creation, execution and effectiveness of the Customer Experience Management Model, including tools eg. Qualtrics creating VOC surveys and the NPS callback tracker plus reporting.
- Supporting the building and developing of an effective and high-performance team. Providing hands on daily coaching in order to improve and maintain team performance and management processes such as evaluations, mentoring, and corrective actions. Leads in the manner that inspires employees, galvanizes associate engagement, and produces desired business outcomes.
- Maintains daily and weekly statistics for individual direct reports, analyzes department results, troubleshoots operations problems, and completes team reports as required. Identifies opportunities for efficiency and directly implements changes as needed.
- Lead, develop and manage all outbound campaigns/activities for the Business.
- Other duties as directed.
Academic qualifications and experience required for job:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or equivalent;
- 5+ years’ experience in management in customer service or experience, marketing or related field;
- Consumer market research or VOC data analysis experience.
- Experience using a wide range of software and tools (e.g., Medallia, Qualtrics, Clarabridge, Tableau, and SPSS).
- Knowledge of key statistical concepts in order to work with data scientists modeling NPS data.
- Computer skills (MS Office, G Suite).
- People, time & relationship management skills;
- Strong communication and analytical skills;
Functional Skills:
- Excellent written and communications skills
- Excellent grasp - and proven experience, with user research, behavioral psychology, contact centers
- High emotional intelligence, known for patience and empathy; exhibits deep care for customers, agents and stakeholders
- Ability to draw the right conclusions and hone in on key insights to improve the current experience and predict future needs
- Prior experience working with customer data in telcom industry
- Creativity and willingness to work on own initiative in an ever changing environment
- Ability to work under pressure in order to meet challenging deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Can do attitude and upbeat, positive and dynamic personality
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Parts Counter Sales Representative (Kingston, JM) - Real Power Diesel Parts & Services Ltd.
The Parts Counter Sales Representative is responsible for selling, receiving and the delivery of parts and accessories. In addition the incumbent performs in-store customer service, overall organizational promotion and stocking of parts.
Preferred Skills:
- Mechanical knowledge preferred
- Parts identification
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite applications, typing speed of minimum 60 wpm, QuickBooks, POS
- Verbal communication
- Written Communication
- Ability to use the heavy equipment computer applications
- Minimum of five (5) CXC subject must have Maths, English A and Information Technology
- Promotes and sells products and/or services to meet customers' needs
- Supplies service technicians with parts as required
- Assists with preparing and maintaining merchandise displays
- Basic parts and heavy machinery knowledge
- Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Stand and walk a minimum of 7 hours per day
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to meet sales target and goals set
- Résumé
- Passport sized photo
- CSEC transcripts
- High School Diploma
- Two (2) Recommendation letters
Facilities Crew - Plumber (Montego Bay, Jamaica) - MBJ Airports
We are in search of qualified persons who are interested in a commitment to progress as we move forward to the fulfillment of our goal as the leading Caribbean airport.
MBJ Airports Limited invites applications for the position of:
FACILITIES CREW - PLUMBER
- Diploma/Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Any combination of training and experience equivalent to grade 10 or higher level graduation and four (4) years experience in the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, building systems, pipe fitting, plumbing and repair operations
- National Vocational Qualifications of Jamaica Level 2
- Valid general driver's licence
- Expert knowledge of the operation and maintenance of sewage systems
- Sound knowledge of the operation and maintenance of industrial pumping and fire suppression systems
- Sound knowledge of plumbing trouble shooting techniques and repairs
- Sound knowledge of sanitation, housekeeping and cleaning techniques
- Sound knowledge of the principles and methods of preventative maintenance
- Working knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in the maintenance, repair and improvement of facilities
- Knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in the maintenance, repair and improvement of the facilities of a modern air carrier airport (SIA)
- Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, airport management, regulatory staff, tenants and concessionaires
- Sound knowledge of relevant safety rules, regulations and procedures
- Working knowledge of airside safety rules, regulations and procedures
- Knowledge of computer applications including MS Office Suite
Senior Accountant (Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands)
TYPE Contract
JOB # 17251
LOCATION Grand Cayman
SALARY CI$55,000 to CI$65,000
The Senior Accountant will lend support to the finance function in market through performing vendor and customer reconciliations, P&L review, balance sheet reconciliations and assistance in cash collections process.
The successful individual will have strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to operate autonomously, and demonstrate initiative in problem solving and decision making. A self-motivated and result-oriented approach to work is essential with a high attention to detail and the ability to hit the ground running.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field ideal;
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA) with at least two years’ post-qualified experience;
- At least three years’ experience in a similar role;
- Computer literate in Microsoft Suite.
In return, a competitive remuneration and a range of premium benefits is on offer.
To apply for this job email your CV/Resume to mike@affinity.ky
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Chef (Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago) - Kapok Hotel & Restaurant Co. Ltd
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure all mis en place required is in place for the beginning of service time, and the kitchen is organized and ready for efficient kitchen operations.
- Perform kitchen opening and closing duties in accordance with established procedures.
- Responsible for cooking meals in accordance with menu specifications, ensures portion and quality standards according to recipes, and cooked within the standard time frame.
- Responsible for directing and coordinating cooking activities in the kitchen, and acting as shift leader.
- Prepare and controls food usage and ensures proper stock rotation FIFO is practiced.
- Perform related kitchen duties: cleaning and organization of refrigeration units, prepare next day food items, request stock as needed on specified days.
- Notify supervisor or Kava Manager of any issues that affect normal business operations and guest services.
- Maintain good working harmony and foster team spirit with all employees and other departments.
- Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations, including reports of all Health & Safety concerns, work related illness or injury to a supervisor.
- Maintain proper sanitation and hygiene practices at all times.
- Ensure kitchen equipment and kitchen is always left clean at the close of shift.
- Assist in any area as required.
- Adheres to local health and safety regulations.
- Maintains the highest sanitary standards
- Maintains security and safety in work area
- Maintains neat professional appearance and observes personal cleanliness rules at all times
- Observe good work and workplace practices and habits and to ensure conformity to discipline, safety and other procedures consistent with the restaurant and hotel rules and industry practices and standards
- Report any maintenance defects to the Kava Manager.
- Follow all fire, Health and safety regulations as they relate to the Food and Beverage Department.
- Report any injuries, accidents or health and safety concerns to the Kava Manager/Supervisor.
- Other duties as directed by the Restaurant Manager
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
- Minimum – Diploma or Associate Degree in Food and Beverage Management or Culinary Arts.
- At least five years of culinary experience.
- Formal training in HACCP procedures, sanitation and hygiene
- Valid Food Badge
Send your application (resume, cover letter, and/or portfolio, if applicable) to: careers@kapokhotel.com.
Monday, October 26, 2020
Teacher (Kingston, Jamaica) - Hillel Academy
Full Time High School Teacher (Grades 7 - 13)
- Geography/Environmental Management
- Relevant degree (essential)
- Teaching degree or diploma (essential)
- At least three (3) years teaching experience (preferable)
If you have the required qualifications and are interested in joining a team of dynamic, internationally trained teachers , please send your résumé by:
Fax: (876) 925-1834 or email: adminsec@gohillel.com
Mail or deliver to:
The Director,
Hillel Academy
51 Upper Mark Way,
Kingston 8,
Jamaica
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Assistant Language Teachers (JET Programme) Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme
The JET Programme is a large scale exchange programme. Through the JET Programme, you will be appointed to work as Assistant Language Teachers in Japan.
For further information, please visit our website at https://www.Jamaica.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/jet_programme.html
Interested persons must submit applications no later than December 1, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
To:
The JET Programme, Embassy of Japan
NCB Towers, North Tower, 6th Floor
2 Oxford Road,
Kingston 5.
Enquiries: info@kg.mofa.go.jp
Or Tel: (876) 929-3338-9 Ext. 251.
There will be virtual information sessions.
Please check our Facebook and Instagram pages "Embassy of Japan in Jamaica" for additional details.
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