Security Officer (St. Ann, Jamaica) - Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts

Under the direct supervision of the Security Manager, the In-house Security Officer must oversee all areas of the hotel property, inside and out, from the parking lot to banquet halls and private guest rooms.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Keep track of all the cameras installed in the hotel premises and report if there is any suspicion.
• Monitor the alarms and make arrangement for evacuation in case of emergency.
• Maintain security station with a proper information database and stay connected with the security room so that quick actions can be taken at times of emergency.
• The security officer should keep a constant check on the other security personals and see whether they are performing their responsibilities up to the standards and take corrective actions if anyone is found at fault.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Investigation and security training
• Powers of arrest training
• CPR/first aid trained
• Trained in report writing, etc.
• At least four (4) CXC passes

Email resumes to:  recruitmentbpjam@bahia-principe.com

Thank you for your interest in this position, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Sandals Barbados Now Hiring! (Christ Church, Barbados) - Sandals Resorts International

We're Hiring! Sandals, Barbados

The Caribbean’s leading Luxury-Included ® chain offers an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic persons to join our team. Come share with us an exciting Caribbean journey as a:

• Assistant Executive Housekeeper
• Steward Supervisor
• Cooks
• Front Office Agent
• Island Routes Tour Specialist

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• HEALTHCARE
• EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• PENSION
• STAFF TRANSPORTATION
• COMPETITIVE SALARY PACKAGES
• ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

APPLY TODAY!

Please type the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Submit applications with curriculum vitae via email

The Recruitment and Compliance Specialist
Sandals Barbados

Email: recruitsbd@grp.sandals.com

Deadline: November 14, 2023

If successful, a clean police record will be required. In addition, candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and weekends. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Sandals Royal Bahamian Now Hiring! (Nassau, Bahamas) - Sandals Resorts International

We Are Hiring! Sandals Royal Bahamian

“Dream Big with Us

Opportunity, training, education, and the potential to turn dreams into a better life, that is the story of Sandals Resorts International and it can be yours too.

Join us in our mission to create Caribbean moments and memories that inspire people, their families, and our global community to dream bigger and live more prosperous, sustainable, and fulfilling lives.

• Wedding Administrative Assistant
• Wedding Consultants
• Spa Receptionist
• Spa Therapists
• Fitness Instructor
• Tennis Instructor
• Spa Supervisors
• Watersports Attendants
• Beach Attendants
• Room Attendants
• Housemen
• Public Area Attendants
• Club Sandals Concierge
• Jr. Club Sandals Concierge
• Cabana Agents
• Front Office Agents
• Reservationist
• Restaurant Servers
• Stewards
• Bartenders
• Cocktail Servers
• Bar Porters
• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Account Receivable Clerk
• Cage Cashier
• HR Administrative Assistant
• Loyalty & Travel Consultants
• Painters
• Electricians
• Shift Engineer
• Laundry Attendants
• EHS Coordinator

BENEFITS

• HEALTHCARE
• EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• PENSION
• STAFF TRANSPORTATION
• COMPETITIVE SALARY PACKAGES
• ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

APPLY TODAY!

Please type the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Submit applications with curriculum vitae via email

The Recruitment and Compliance Specialist
Sandals Royal Bahamian

Email: recruitsrb@grp.sandals.com

Deadline: November 16, 2023

If successful, a clean police record will be required. In addition, candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and weekends. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Bartenders (Turks & Caicos Islands) - Margaritaville Grand Turk (Margaritaville Caribbean)

Want to work in Paradise?

Margaritaville Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos Islands may just be the place for you!

We are seeking to identify Bartenders who are responsible for excellence in guest satisfaction by serving food and beverages to the guests according to established standards and keeps bar clean at all times.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and patrons.
• Possesses full knowledge of food and beverage products served and utilizes suggestive selling techniques.
• Takes orders and delivers food and beverage in a timely manner.
• Ensures guests receive immediate, friendly, and personalized service to build their intent to return.
• Guides guests through menus, answers questions thoroughly, and provides specific item suggestions and information about the establishment and the island.
• Maintains positive guest satisfaction by exceeding service expectations.
• Handles guest complaints or directs them to a manager.
• Operates point-of-sale system with high level of efficiency and handles large amounts of currency.
• Practices proper cash handling procedures by addressing the point-of-sale system after every transaction, properly organizing money, counting change back to guests, and following appropriate checkout procedures.
• Sets up and breaks down equipment and supplies.
• Maintains work areas by organizing and cleaning service stations and pre-bussing tables and clearing counters as needed of all used glassware/plateware/silverware/etc.
• Maintains high-level of knowledge regarding the company’s products and happenings, and communicates properly to guests; establishes rapport with all guests through name recognition.
• Adheres to responsible alcohol service established by company policy.
• Understands and utilizes all safety and sanitation practices as defined in the safety program and reports any accidents to management.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures as established in the Staff Member Handbook.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• At least two (2) years experience working as a bartender in a high volume restaurant
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with other departments and outside contacts.
• Ability to complete a heavy workload and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Twenty-three (23) years of age or older.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma. Training in Hospitality/Tourism will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics with the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must speak fluent English. A second language will be considered an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high energy, and physically demanding environment.
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to spend 100% of working time standing, walking, and reaching.

Work Environment

• Exposed to weather conditions and prevalent temperature changes.
• Subject to moderate to high ambient noise levels.
• Frequently required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Frequently required to wash hands and/or wear gloves.

Person must be able to work long hours, holidays and weekends, and be willing to work as part of a team.

The company will be required to apply for a work permit on behalf of successful applicants from outside the islands.

APPLY ON COMPANY WEBSITE

Bartender (Kingston, Jamaica) - Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records

Are you passionate about delivering top-notch service and being part of a dynamic team? Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records is currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. If you have a passion for hospitality and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.

Position: Bartender
Location: Kingston
Application Deadline: November 14, 2023

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve a wide range of beverages, including cocktails, mocktails, and more.
• Provide exceptional customer service, creating a memorable experience for our guests.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area.
• Check and restock bar inventory.
• Mix, garnish, and present drinks according to our recipes.
• Verify the age of customers to ensure they meet the legal drinking age.
• Handle cash transactions and operate the POS system.
• Adhere to all responsible beverage service guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Previous bartending experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of drink recipes and cocktail preparation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Must be of legal drinking age.

If you are a dedicated, hardworking, and passionate individual looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for one of these exciting positions at Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience by the stated deadline. Be sure to specify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or application to  jobskingston@tracksandrecords.com

We look forward to welcoming new members to our team and delivering exceptional service together.

Join us in our commitment to providing outstanding hospitality and service!

Resort Executive Chef (Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica) - Iberostar Hotels & Resorts

Iberostar Inernational in the Caribbean, with hotels in Mexico, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and now Jamaica invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Resort Executive Chef

The incumbent will oversee the daily operations of restaurant and hotel kitchens. This may include hiring, training, and overseeing kitchen staff, and ensuring a high-quality, cost-effective product, preparing dishes and inventory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To monitor and maintain consistent food standards and quality across all areas and during all stages of production and supply.
• To participate in the HACCP procedure according to the company’s Food Safety Management standard. To maintain the correct use of the cleaning as you go policy
• To ensure quality control measures and hygiene systems are achieved at all times.
• To have total accountability for the day to day running of the kitchen service.
• To purchase all food and food related products using company nominated suppliers.
• To achieve food budget cost controls, ensuring minimum wastage within the unit.
• To actively participate in the ongoing management and development of menus.
• Stock takes are produced monthly in conjunction with the head chef and carried out in his absence.
• Stock rotation and use by dates for the production of food are followed and food is produced so as not to contribute to wastage.
• All menus are costed accurately

Experience & Qualifications needed:

•  Minimum five (5) years experience in a similar capacity
• Relevant culinary qualifications
• Overseas experience will be an asset 
• Previous experience with cost control, food & labour costs, demonstration cooking, menu development of culinary team
• Ability to speak a second language is a distinct advantage
• Must be eligible to work in Jamaica
• Extensive and sound knowledge of Western and Eastern dishes

Qualified persons are invited to submit their applications to us at: 

Email: careers.rhh.jm@iberostar.com / crhrh11@iberostar.com / crhrh19@iberostar.com

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you!

Rooms Division (St. Ann, Jamaica) - Ocean Coral/Eden Bay

 

The Ocean Coral Spring/Eden Bay is a five-star resort located in Trelawny, Coral Spring, Jamaica.

Ocean Coral Spring/Eden Bay is looking for qualified individuals to fill the following positions:

• Housekeeping Supervisor (3)
• Room Attendants
• Public Area Housemen

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience
• For Supervisor positions a Minimum of 1 years experience in the hospitality industry as a supervisor.
• Certificate from HEART NSTA or any other institution
• Good Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Positive Attitude
• Background knowledge and experience in the position applying for
• Team player
• Stress Tolerance

Benefits:

• Meals
• Transportation
• Life and Health Insurance
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Job Certification

Email applications to: recruitment.ocs@oceanhotels.net

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Lifeguards (Westmoreland, Jamaica) - Sandals South Coast

 “Dream Big with Us

Opportunity, training, education, and the potential to turn dreams into a better life, that is the story of Sandals Resorts International and it can be yours too.

Join us in our mission to create Caribbean moments and memories that inspire people, their families, and our global community to dream bigger and live more prosperous, sustainable, and fulfilling lives.”

LIFEGUARDS

Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of all guests engaged in watersports activities or using the resort’s aquatic facilities by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Specific Requirements/Duties of the Position Include:

• Maintaining visual contact of guests during their use of equipment and being fully prepared to render prompt assistance.
• Responding immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Identifying and reporting any observed signs or symptoms of illness/injury of a rescued victim to the nurse and the Dive Supervisor and Manager.
• Providing emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Presenting professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintaining a high standard of customer service

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Leaving certificate
• First Aid & CPR Certified
• Valid lifeguard license

If successful, a clean police record will be required. Interested persons should submit their applications by October 31, 2023 with curriculum vitae via email to:

The Recruitment and Compliance Specialist

Sandals South Coast

Submit applications with resume/curriculum vitae via email to recruitswh@grp.sandals.com

NB: Please enter “Lifeguards” or in the subject field in the email for consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest but only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Chief Steward (Trelawny, Jamaica) - Ocean Coral Spring/Eden Bay

The Ocean Coral Spring/Eden Bay is a five-star resort located in Trelawny, Coral Spring, Jamaica.

Ocean Coral Spring / Eden Bay is look for fill an open vacancy for Chief Steward. Interested individuals can apply here.

The Chief Steward is responsible for supervising, coordinating, guiding, and controlling the cleaning of the kitchens as well as the operating equipment by being informed of the storage, flow, processing, and distribution of the resources to offer a more hygienic service.

Duties include:

• Inform the Head Chef periodically about activities performed.
• Generate and supervise the implementation of the kitchen cleaning plan.
• Train constantly the personnel under your charge.
• Generate and supervise the implementation of the night shift plan followed in the kitchens.
• Verify that dishes at the service site are clean and well stored, as well as glassware and plates, and ensure that they have been disinfected.
• Plan and supervise the arrangement of furniture for special events.
• Attend F&B meetings.

We are seeking a qualified and professional individual to fill this vacancy. If you are interested, apply today.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Email applications to: recruitment.ocs@oceanhotels.net

Banquet Chef (Hanover, Jamaica) - Grand Palladium Resorts

We are seeking to hire a qualified and experienced Banquet Chef who would be primarily responsible for the planning, organizing, controlling and directing the work of the Department.

We are seeking to hire a qualified and experienced Banquet Chef who would be primarily responsible for the planning, organizing, controlling and directing the work of the Department. The Banquet Chef would oversee the food preparation of all banquets events while ensuring superior quality and consistency at all times.

Additionally, the Banquet Chef is responsible for developing new banquet menus, prepare, test, taste and control out new menu items. Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes prepared for banquet function. Also, review the following day's menus and approve the store requisitions for food and supplies needed from various kitchen storerooms.

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEO) on a daily basis and make note of any changes.
• Brief the banquet kitchen staff daily about the upcoming and current functions.
• Supervises and coordinates all activities of cooks who are engaged in food preparation.
• Coordinate banquet production and plating with the Executive Chef and Banquet Manager.
• Establish the day’s priorities and assign production and preparation tasks for the banquet kitchen staff/chefs to execute.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory.
• Assist the hotel's sales or banqueting staff with banquets, parties and other special events.
• Assist in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, cooking supplies and equipment.
• Assist the Executive Chef in banquet menu development and execution.
• Maintain inventory control procedures and ensure that the banquet kitchen is prepared for the following day's work.
• Responsible for managing all day-to-day operations of banquet kitchen.
• Responsible for conducting frequent walkthroughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies.
• Responsible for maintaining all equipment in proper operational condition.
• Responsible for overseeing the regular cleaning of all equipment used in the banquet kitchen.
• Ensure that each banquet kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies and equipment to meet the hotels operating and business demand.
• Ensure that recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides, photographs are current and posted.
• Ensure that all staff prepare menu items following recipes in accordance with the hotels operating standards.
• Communicate the kitchen needs with the purchasing and storeroom personnel.
• Review sales and food cost with the Executive Chef to ensure that the banquet kitchen is meeting budgeted costs.
• Monitor the performance of banquet kitchen staff and ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards.
• Maintain the productivity level of all banquet cooks and supporting staffs.
• Assist the Executive Chef with banquet menu planning and food purchasing.
• Participate in banquet kitchen employees progress and discipline procedures.
• Participate in training staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
• Plan and manage food quantities and plating requirements for all banquet functions.
• Maintain food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
• Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Follow proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
• Assist as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.
• Identify the developmental needs of kitchen staff and provide coaching, mentoring to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Continually enhance the culinary experience of banquet or event guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related studies.
• Minimum of five years experience as a Banquet Chef in a high volume banquet kitchen.
• Very good knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food preparation techniques.
• Ability to work flexible hours and days.
• Knowledge of current and updated culinary trends.
• Ability to lead and mentor a large team of culinary professionals.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership
• Customer Orientation
• Planning & Execution
• Innovation
• Results Orientation
• Improvement, Evolution and Development
• Good supervisory skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work in a fast- pace, high energy and demanding work environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good knowledge of the hotel operations or ability to learn quickly
• Team player with an ability to motivate team members
• Dedicated, hard-working, self – motivated and solution oriented
• Excellent time management skills; ability to prioritize and coordinate details; ability to multi-task and use initiative.
• Ability to work flexible hours and multitask
• Practice safety standards at all times

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package
• Management level Accommodation
• Health and Life Insurance
• Pension Plan (Optional)
• Opportunities for training and development

Persons are encouraged to submit their applications by Friday, November 3, 2023.

 Email: talent.jamaica@palladiumhotelgroup.com

We thank all applicants for their interest but only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.