Information Technology Administrator at Sailors Lounge

Sailor’s Lounge is a fully furnished, relaxed & adventurous lounge with the ambience of a sea view that compliments the atmosphere for unwinding, business networking and water view.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Information Technology Administrator

Location: Lagos
Reports to: General Manager

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

• Responsible for the installation and updating of the hotel’s computer hardware and software and the maintenance and operation of its network infrastructure and website.

Job Tasks/ Duties

• Maintains the various computer systems and software packages used by the hotel.
• Maintains the hotel’s website and cable system.
• Documents all system processes, procedures and operations and maintains up-to-date system operations manuals.
• Prepares annual budget for information technology operations.
• Ensures that all data and programs are regularly backed-up.
• Performs preventive maintenance on computer hardware.
• Makes simple repairs on computer hardware or sends equipment out for repair.
• Serves as a “help desk” for Microsoft Office, Accounting software, and other applications.
• Troubleshoots application software malfunctions and deals with software company’s technical support personnel to resolve malfunctions.
• Adds new users to Windows Server, Exchange Mail Server and Accounting software.
• Coordinates with software vendors to implement and integrate software modules.
• Assists GM and other department heads with ad hoc MIS projects such as data extraction, data analysis and report writing.
• Attends internal department and staff meetings.
• Works with department heads to determine their Web needs.
• Maintains an updated system for network security including firewalls.
• Performs other appropriate tasks as assigned by the General Manager.
• Licenses and Special Permits
• Manages the transition from one computer system to a next generation system.
• Works with department heads to maintain and update the point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Works with department heads to assess computer hardware and software requirements.
• Maintains the telephone system.
• Works with committees on computer, website and security access issues.
• Meets with General Manager to formulate information technology strategies, communicate problems and solutions and share related information.
• Conducts basic computer training for employees.
• Certified Hospitality Technology Professional.
• Physical Demands and Work Environment
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, stand and lift up to 30 kilograms.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience gained through increasingly responsible management and technical positions within Hospitality Informational Technology.
• Project management experience required.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations:

• Must possess a strong technical base.
• Demonstrated management skills.
• Possesses knowledge of hotel organizational structure, workflow, processes and operating procedures.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Experience with resort/hotel property management systems a plus.
• Familiarity with workstation and database networking operations.
• Ensures the confidentiality and reliability of hotel data and proprietary information.
• Knowledge and ability to perform the required role in emergency situations.

Deadline: 31st July, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Francois@sailorsloungelekki.com using the “Job title” as subject of the email.