Genesis Group Job Openings in Port Harcourt

Genesis Group is a wholly Nigerian owned Catering, Hospitality & Entertainment Conglomerate with business interest in Hotels, Restaurants, Cinemas, Shopping Malls, Real Estate Development, Outdoor Catering, Industrial Catering & Housekeeping Management, and Food Production.


For over 2 decades we have provided ‘Exceptional Products & Services’ to both multinational and Nigerian corporations, as well as discerning members of the public looking for something special.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Head of Hotel Operation

Location: Rivers

Specific Responsibilities
Leadership:

• Directly manages the hotel staff on a daily basis; supervises directly or indirectly all employees attached to all the hotel chains.
• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the hotel/s.
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance to GGNL policy.

• Responsible for maximizing revenues and flow through to meet or exceed budgeted.
• Responsible for preparation of property budget and forecasts within set timeframes.
• Manages labor standards and property level expenses to achieve maximum flow through to the bottom line profit.

• Works with relevant Business Development Officers / Marketing Officers to manage all sales activities of the property and meet revenue objectives.
• Activities include setting goals, completing competitive surveys, taking reservations and compiling reports.
• Make sales calls as outlined by the Sales Management Teams and/or the shareholders requests.
• Identifies and seeks out potential business in local market.
• Maintains relationships with local companies and key people to increase Genesis group's visibility within the local market.
• Coordinates and implements sales and marketing activities of the chain.

• Promotes 100% guest satisfaction throughout the hotel.
• Ensures that all guest related issues are resolved in a manner consistent with the company's goals, objectives and policies.

• Motivates and gives direction to all employees.
• Communicates all policies and procedures to entire staff.
• Conducts regular meetings to provide various information including company communications, policy reviews, local activities, goals, etc.
• Performs duties in all aspects of hotel operations whenever needed.

• Serves as 'Manager on Duty'
• Provides other relief or back-up duties as needed at the hotel including front desk coverage,

• Expert in the Hotels Industry, with a minimum of 10 years hospitality management experience
• Must have worked in a Four Star establishment, ideally running more than one hotel concurrently
• Age range preferred 30-40
• F&B Experience will be a very key advantage

• Drive staff training and competency develop in the department.
• To ensure that all Accounts and Financial activities of the company are properly carried out, monitored and coordinated.
• Confer with the chief Accountant and unit accountants to ensure effective and efficient financial planning and resource utilization.
• Ensure the financial information asset of the company is well protected, preserved with confidentiality and available to the right people at the right format and time.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial and management accounts reporting

• To provide leadership in the department in the absence of the Chief Accountant.
• Conform to annual and growth budget figures and ensure that the finance department drives the operators within the approved budget limit.
• Ensure master budget for the company is created with support from other departments.
• Plan and drive the day-to -day activities of the department
• Co-ordinate cash planning and need analysis.
• Ensure proper, accurate, timely and relevant financial records are maintained.
• Review all the postings in the different modules of SAGE and consolidating same to generate company's monthly financial report.
• Reconciling and reporting any observed differences in the postings and or ledgers.
• Interpret the financial implications of management decisions and policies and ensure implementation upon approval.
• Vet and authorize applicable financial documents in compliance to the authorization matrix and other policy documents of the company.
• Maintain effective liaison with other departments through the unit accountants to enhance operational decisions that have financial implications on the company.
• Implement financial initiatives that enhance cost reduction and efficiency in the operations of the company.
• To ensure that the finance department effect payment only on goods and services received that best meets the company's needs and standards.
• Ensure financial transactions of the company are processed, recorded and reported in compliance with the applicable accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Mentor and develop subordinates to cultivate and maintain healthy relations with other staff, suppliers, bankers and others in the course of carrying out their job.
• Ensure that transparency, honesty and accountability are embedded in own area of business
• Coordinate all aspects of Health and Safety and Fire Safety in the area of responsibility.
• Ensure weekly and monthly management and financial reports are accurate and available on time.
• Hold daily tool box meeting and weekly communication and review meetings with colleagues.
• Support external auditors on interim and year end audits.
• Ensure the implementation of a seamless on the job training programs with support from HR and accounting software providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Monthly Profit and Loss Accounts
• Balance Sheet
• Ledger Balances Adjustments and Postings Report
• Monthly Sales / Revenue Analysis Report
• Monthly Cash flow Statement
• Others as may be required

• Years of Experience: 5-8 years