Ongoing Recruitment at Blu Atlantic Hotel, Lekki

Blu Atlantic Hotel is a 44 rooms 4-star luxury hotel in Lekki phase 1, Lagos. It offers a unique luxury guest experience and fine dining.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

 

Job Title: Receptionist

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Duties

  • Greet all guests and assist them with check-in and check-out
  • Maintain a positive attitude
  • Respond to all guest questions and requests
  • Answer and forward phone calls
  • Manage guest bookings and reservations
  • Keep a tidy and orderly workspace
  • Assist with administrative and clerical tasks as needed

Job Requirements

  • 2+ years experience working in a hotel receptionist or guest services role
  • High School Diploma or suitable equivalent
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PMS
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Fluency in English
  • Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude even under high pressure
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
  • Professional attitude and appearance.

 

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Inspect sites regularly to identify problems and necessary maintenance.
  • Prepare weekly maintenance schedules and allocate work as per forecasted workloads.
  • Supervise and train workers.
  • Coordinate daily maintenance activities.
  • Oversee all repairs and ensure that work is completed on time.
  • Maintain all inventory and equipment, and ensure proper storage.
  • Comply with all health and safety regulations and practices on site.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance work.
  • Conduct follow-ups on all maintenance and repair work.
  • Conduct safety inspections as scheduled.
  • Establish strategies to meet workload demands on time.

Requirements

  • HND or Bachelor’s degree (highly advantageous).
  • 2 years of experience as a maintenance supervisor (essential).
  • Strong knowledge of building trades and maintenance.
  • Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
  • Effective budgeting and performance management.
  • Fantastic organizational and leadership skills.
  • Great eye for detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
  • Computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related communication tools.
  • Great time management skills.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

 

Job Title: ICT / Digital Marketer

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities
Information Technology:

  • Administer network and data security, including directory, group policy, firewalls, virus protection, and email security
  • Perform data backups to ensure all company-owned work is saved
  • Install and update network system improvements
  • Install and configure wireless networking equipment
  • Monitor servers, LAN/WAN, and Wi-Fi to ensure full coverage
  • Assist with the design, implementation, and support of new software and features
  • Evaluate connectivity issues, equipment, and software and hardware
  • Respond to IT issues; hardware maintenance, software, networking, etc.
  • Provide helpdesk and technical support either by phone, remote access, or site visits
  • Oversee troubleshooting for system errors
  • Set up equipment for new users and employees
  • Consult with vendors and clients to integrate and update company technology
  • Ensure system optimization for all technology resources

Digital Marketer:

  • Website Design and Development – a digital marketer may coordinate the design and functionality of the hotel website, working alongside web developers and web designers and coordinating the process.
  • Content Strategy – Along with the design and functionality of the hotel website, a digital marketer is also responsible for all website content and for creating and implementing the content strategy to ensure online objectives are met.
  • SEO and SEM – a digital marketer is responsible for ensuring that the website is easily found by the target audience. Optimising website structure and content for search engines (SEO) and/or the use of paid online advertising (SEM) are two ways a digital marketer helps to drive relevant traffic to their website.
  • E-Commerce – where appropriate, a digital marketer is responsible for converting website visits into online sales. This is often achieved by making the online shopping experience as easy as possible and by introducing special deals.
  • Social Networking – a digital marketer is responsible for managing the online presence and brand the hotel. Social networking tools such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Google+ allow businesses to engage with their consumers in real time and a digital marketer will often be responsible for this communication.

Requirements

  • Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with at least 2 years relevant work experience.

 

Job Title: Storekeeper

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • Take delivery of all incoming materials and reconcile with purchase orders
  • Track, document, and resolve any discrepancies on received orders
  • Ensure accuracy of the facility’s inventory system by updating records of physical inventory totals, receipts, adjustments, and returns
  • Manage inventory/supplies and ensure they are within the established minimum and maximum levels
  • Keep up-to-date records of receipts, records, and withdrawals from the stockroom
  • Responsible for packing, pricing, labeling, and returning supplies
  • Responsible for stock rotation and coordinate the disposal of surpluses
  • Oversee the handling of freight, the movement of equipment, and minor repairs
  • Manage supplier relations and database as well as maintain high ethical relationships both internally and externally
  • Create purchase orders and utilize purchasing card to perform low-value procurement activities
  • Responsible for shipping cancelled or damaged items back to suppliers as appropriate.

Requirements

  • Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with at least 2 years relevant work experience.

 

Job Title: Waiter / Waitress

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Greet and escort customers to their tables
  • Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
  • Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware and glasses
  • Inform customers about the day’s specials
  • Offer menu recommendations upon request
  • Up-sell additional products when appropriate
  • Take accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software or order slips
  • Communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff
  • Serve food and drink orders
  • Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems
  • Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area
  • Deliver checks and collect bill payments
  • Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to kitchen for cleaning
  • Meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations (e.g. parties)
  • Follow all relevant health department regulations
  • Provide excellent customer service to guests

Requirements

  • High School Diploma; food safety training is a plus
  • Proven work experience as a Waiter or Waitress
  • Hands-on experience with cash register and ordering information system (e.g. Revel POS or Toast POS)
  • Basic math skills
  • Attentiveness and patience for customers
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
  • Active listening and effective communication skills
  • Team spirit
  • Flexibility to work in shifts.

 

Job Title: Kitchen Steward

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

General Duties and Responsibilities

  • Clean food processing facilities, storage rooms, walk in fridge’s, kitchen utensils, immediate corridors and holding areas as well as the operation equipment
  • Work in close cooperation with all Kitchen and service Colleagues
  • Work as per duty schedule and shifts
  • Perform all stewarding tasks as per given instructions
  • Ensure minimum wastage, breakage and spoilage.

Requirements

  • Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with at least 2 years relevant work experience.

 

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Generate new business to drive sales and profitably to meet budgetary targets. Confidently and competently manage all steps of the Sales Funnel Process.
  • Proactively seek and identify sales to ensure we maximise all opportunities for new business growth.
  • Develop, in conjunction with the sales and marketing manager, a business growth strategy for the Hotel.
  • Compile an activity plan to target potential new customers from identified prospects and create their own prospect database.
  • Analyse and understand your local market and sector including competitor strengths and weaknesses, demographic trends and corporate activity. Tailor your sales plans to make the most of any opportunities.
  • Carry out an agreed number of sales calls per calendar month split between relevant market segments including site visits, presentations and reviews.
  • Work with Operations teams to seek and exploit opportunities to cross-sell and expand our services within existing contracts.
  • Carry out client entertaining, events, activity to nurture and build on existing and future business relationships.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key target customers and networks.
  • Work with Hotel preferred channels to maximise sales and ensure all contracted rates or displayed through this channel.
  • Represent the Company at appointments, presentations and trade shows both nationally and internationally.
  • Deliver monthly revenue and activity reports.
  • Update and maintain client and prospect database, conforming to company requirements.

Requirements

  • Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with at least 2 years relevant work experience.

 

 

Job Title: Laundry Attendant

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Sorting, washing, drying, pressing, and folding clothing and other textile items.
  • Removing stains from items using the appropriate procedures.
  • Performing minor sewing duties.
  • Tracking which items belong to whom.
  • Keeping an updated inventory of laundry detergents and sewing kits.
  • Tracking maintenance and repairs on laundering equipment.
  • Ensuring that the facility remains clean at all times.
  • Anticipating and responding to customers’ queries, concerns, and complaints.
  • Keeping sufficient tokens or change for the washing and drying machines, if required.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is advantageous.
  • Prior experience in a similar role is preferable.
  • Familiarity with cleaning detergents and laundering equipment.
  • Ability to stand for long periods.
  • Capacity to lift up to 20 pounds unaided.
  • Basic arithmetic skills.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Personable disposition with a knack for customer service.
  • Available to work shifts and on weekends.

 

 

Job Title: Mixologist / Bartender

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

  • Are you a whiz at mixing drinks? Do you have a knack for making flavorful alcoholic concoctions? If you’re creative and social, then consider a job as a mixologist.

Responsibilities

  • A mixologist mixes and serves drinks.
  • Mix traditional and creative cocktails
  • Process payment from customers
  • Clean glasses and bar utensils
  • Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences
  • Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits
  • Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift
  • Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere.

Requirements

  • Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with at least 2 years relevant work experience.

 

 

Job Title: Housekeeper

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Responsibilities

  • Performs cleaning duties in all guest areas and back of house.
  • Consistently offers professional, friendly, and engaging service.
  • Ensures housekeeping departmental standards are followed.
  • Responds timely to guests’ special requests for miscellaneous items like cribs, cots, extra towels, etc.
  • Maintains inventory of necessary supplies.
  • Reports necessary maintenance items.
  • Follows departmental policies and procedures.
  • Follows all safety and sanitation policies.
  • Assists other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests.
  • Performs additional duties as needed.

Education and Experience

  • Diploma
  • Previous housekeeping experience a plus

Qualifications / Skills:

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.

 

Job Title: Maintenance Personnel

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment.
  • Performing preventative maintenance.
  • Handling basic repairs and maintenance.
  • Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
  • Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them.
  • Repairing machines, equipment, or structures as necessary.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Proven maintenance experience.
  • Related degree from a technical college.
  • Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
  • Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
  • Ability to check blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
  • Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
  • Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.
  • Experience performing routine maintenance.
  • Strong organizational and follow up skills.
  • Eye for detail.
  • Professional presentation and attitude.
  • Ability to maintain focus while working individually.
  • Strong time management skills

 

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate and manage the pastry section of a kitchen, working together with the other chefs
  • Prepare a variety of baked goods
  • Decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way
  • Monitor and order ingredients, supplies and equipment
  • Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions
  • Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations
  • Identify staffing needs, help to recruit new personnel and train them
  • Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends

Skills and Qualifications
To be a great Pastry Chef, a person should have the following key skills:

  • Creativity to design new and unique menu items to attract customers
  • Knowledge of how baking ingredients work together and how they can be used in creative ways
  • Leadership skills to manage the pastry section and staff in a kitchen, including hiring the right staff and motivating workers in a high-stress environment
  • Time management skills to deliver orders on schedule and avoiding wasting food
  • Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions
  • Flexibility, since hours for a Pastry Chef may vary and include weekends, evenings and holidays.

Job Title: Chef

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • A Chef or Cook is responsible for using their culinary expertise to create appetizing dishes for diners to enjoy.
  • Their duties include overseeing kitchen staff, tasting dishes before going to customers and restocking food produce as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Chefs work with other kitchen staff to ensure that your kitchen runs effectively, and they have to be experts at ensuring food quality and maintaining kitchen equipment
  • Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
  • Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
  • Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
  • Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
  • Handle and store ingredients and food
  • Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ensure that all dishes are cooked well and presented in an aesthetically pleasing way
  • Oversee food preparation, checking that all kitchen staff are performing their duties
  • Monitor equipment quality and order new equipment as needed
  • Help the restaurant determine how much food and supplies need to be ordered
  • Train new kitchen staff.

Requirements

  • Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with at least 2 years relevant work experience.

 

Job Title: Porter

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Carry and label guests’ luggage with tags
  • Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpets
  • Ensure building entrance is free of clutter at all times
  • Direct guests to the reception area or the appropriate office/room
  • Arrange taxi services upon request
  • Run errands for guests and employees
  • Fix minor technical issues, like changing bulbs
  • Report damages, call technicians and monitor repairs
  • Maintain stock of cleaning supplies
  • Comply with health and safety regulations
  • Follow evacuation rules in case of emergencies

Requirements

  • Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with at least 2 years relevant work experience.
  • Previous work experience as a Porter
  • Hands-on experience with industrial cleaning equipment
  • Good physical condition, stamina and strength (e.g. to lift heavy equipment and luggage)
  • Familiarity with security regulations
  • Solid verbal communication skills to interact with cleaning staff, technicians and customers
  • Availability to work in shifts and flexible schedules (e.g. weekends and evenings).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: career@bluatlantichotel.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email

Application Deadline  30th October, 2021.