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<span><br>JOB SUMMARY<br>Responsible for all front office functions and staff. Areas of responsibility include Bell Staff, Switchboard Operations, Guest Services/Front Desk and Retail/Gift Shop, as applicable. As a department head, directs and works with managers and employees to successfully execute all front office operations, including guest arrival and departure procedures. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department.<br>CANDIDATE PROFILE <br>Education and Experience<br>• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.<br>OR<br>• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or related major; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, or related professional area.<br>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES<br>Leading Guest Services Team<br>• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.<br>• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.<br>• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.<br>• Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.<br>• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.<br>• Ensures recognition of employees is taking place across areas of responsibility.<br>• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitors progress.<br>• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.<br>Maintaining Guest Services and Front Desk Goals<br>• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.<br>• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.<br>• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.<br>• Keeps Front Office team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results.<br>• Conducts department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results.<br>• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.<br>• Understands the impact of Front Office operations on the Rooms area and overall property financial goals.<br>• Manages department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.<br>Managing Projects and Policies<br>• Ensures compliance with all Front Office policies, standards and procedures.<br>• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.<br>Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service <br>• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.<br>• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.<br>• Supervises and managing employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.<br>• Acts as the “Service Champion” for the Front Office and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.<br>• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service, and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.<br>• Strives to improve service performance.<br>• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.<br>• Ensures that all Front Office areas have an atmosphere that is conducive to the overall guest experience.<br>• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.<br>• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.<br>• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.<br>Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities<br>• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.<br>• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.<br>• Establishes challenging, realistic and obtainable goals to guide operation and performance.<br>• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.<br>• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.<br>• Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for Front Office Staff.<br>• Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.<br>• Interviews and hires managers and hourly employee team members with the appropriate skills and in a timely manner to meet the business needs of the operation.<br>Additional Responsibilities <br>• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.<br>• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.<br>• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.<br>• Identifies and analyzes Front Office operational challenges and facilitates the development of solutions to prevent reoccurrence.<br>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.<br>At Courtyard, we’re passionate about better serving the needs of travelers everywhere. It’s what inspired us to create the first hotel designed specifically for business travelers, and it’s why the Courtyard experience today empowers our guests, no matter the purpose of their trip. We’re looking for achievers who are passionate about providing a guest experience that goes above and beyond, enjoy being part of a small yet ambitious team, and love learning how to always improve – all while having fun. <br>In joining Courtyard, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</span> </div>
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<span><br>JOB SUMMARY<br>Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Coordinates menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation for the property's restaurant. Works with team to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Develops and trains team to improve results.<br>CANDIDATE PROFILE <br>Education and Experience<br>• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<br>OR<br>• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<br>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES<br>Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Restaurant<br>• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions for restaurant.<br>• Supervises restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.<br>• Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.<br>• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.<br>• Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the restaurant.<br>• Communications production needs to key personnel.<br>• Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items for the restaurant.<br>• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regulations.<br>• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.<br>• Estimates daily restaurant production needs.<br>• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.<br>• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.<br>• Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.<br>Leading Kitchen Team<br>• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.<br>• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.<br>• Leads shift teams while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.<br>• Supervises and manages restaurant kitchen employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.<br>• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.<br>• Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.<br>• Ensuring and maintaining the productivity level of employees.<br>• Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.<br>• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.<br>• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.<br>Establishing and Maintaining Restaurant Kitchen Goals<br>• Sets and supports achievement of kitchen goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.<br>• Developing specific guidance and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily kitchen operations work.<br>• Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.<br>• Effectively investigates, reports and follows-up on employee accidents.<br>• Knows and implements company safety standards.<br>Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service<br>• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.<br>• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.<br>• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.<br>• Sets a positive example for guest relations.<br>• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.<br>• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.<br>• Handles guest problems and complaints.<br>• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.<br>Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities <br>• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.<br>• Participates in training restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.<br>• Manages employee progressive discipline procedures.<br>• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.<br>• Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.<br>• Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.<br>Additional Responsibilities <br>• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.<br>• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.<br>• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.<br>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.<br>Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</span> </div>
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<span><br>JOB SUMMARY<br>Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Coordinates menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation for the property's restaurant. Works with team to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Develops and trains team to improve results.<br>CANDIDATE PROFILE <br>Education and Experience<br>• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<br>OR<br>• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<br>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES<br>Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Restaurant<br>• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions for restaurant.<br>• Supervises restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.<br>• Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.<br>• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.<br>• Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the restaurant.<br>• Communications production needs to key personnel.<br>• Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items for the restaurant.<br>• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regulations.<br>• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.<br>• Estimates daily restaurant production needs.<br>• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.<br>• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.<br>• Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.<br>Leading Kitchen Team<br>• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.<br>• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.<br>• Leads shift teams while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.<br>• Supervises and manages restaurant kitchen employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.<br>• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.<br>• Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.<br>• Ensuring and maintaining the productivity level of employees.<br>• Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.<br>• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.<br>• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.<br>Establishing and Maintaining Restaurant Kitchen Goals<br>• Sets and supports achievement of kitchen goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.<br>• Developing specific guidance and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily kitchen operations work.<br>• Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.<br>• Effectively investigates, reports and follows-up on employee accidents.<br>• Knows and implements company safety standards.<br>Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service<br>• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.<br>• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.<br>• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.<br>• Sets a positive example for guest relations.<br>• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.<br>• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.<br>• Handles guest problems and complaints.<br>• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.<br>Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities <br>• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.<br>• Participates in training restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.<br>• Manages employee progressive discipline procedures.<br>• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.<br>• Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.<br>• Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.<br>Additional Responsibilities <br>• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.<br>• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.<br>• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.<br>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.<br>Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</span> </div>
<p><br></p><p>Mandarin Oriental, Muscat</p><p>Situated in a prime beachfront location, Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is a chic urban resort offering 150 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, a luxurious Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel features a one-of-a-kind ballroom boasting spectacular views of the Arabian Sea, as well as a variety of banquet and meeting spaces designed to accommodate social and business events. For those seeking a luxury living experience in one of Muscat s most desirable districts, an exclusive collection of 155 Residences at Mandarin Oriental combines the Group s legendary service, world-class amenities, and sweeping sea or mountain views.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support the day-to-day management of the assigned Food & Beverage operation, ensuring efficient and smooth service while consistently maintaining Mandarin Oriental standards.</li><li>Ensure team members have excellent knowledge of food and beverage offerings and can confidently communicate this knowledge to guests.</li><li>Ensure colleagues report for and complete their shifts according to scheduled working hours.</li><li>Assist in managing staffing levels, colleague performance, and operational requirements in line with business needs and budgeted targets.</li><li>Ensure tables, service stations, and operational areas are correctly arranged, prepared, and maintained.</li><li>Ensure all colleagues are familiar with correct billing and payment procedures.</li><li>Ensure equipment is maintained in good working condition and colleagues are appropriately trained in its correct use.</li><li>Conduct daily briefings and participate in relevant operational and departmental meetings.</li><li>Attend and actively participate in training sessions organized by Mandarin Oriental.</li><li>Ensure current training materials, operational updates, and service standards are communicated to relevant colleagues.</li><li>Ensure VIP guests and special requests are handled according to Mandarin Oriental standards.</li><li>Monitor the quality and presentation of food and beverages and ensure standards are clearly communicated to the team.</li><li>Conduct and attend relevant meetings in the absence of the Restaurant Manager when required.</li><li>Support the efficient and profitable operation of the assigned Food & Beverage area while maintaining the highest standards of food, beverage, service, health and safety, and guest satisfaction.</li><li>Communicate operational performance, challenges, and opportunities to the Restaurant Manager and relevant senior management.</li><li>Assist in developing and executing plans to support sales, profitability, colleague engagement, and team development.</li><li>Ensure colleagues actively contribute to reducing operational losses, controlling costs, and maximizing profitability wherever possible.</li><li>Supervise Food & Beverage service by directing, supporting, and guiding colleagues throughout the operation.</li><li>Ensure adequate staffing levels during each shift and promptly communicate any shortages or operational concerns to the appropriate manager.</li><li>Identify training and development needs within the team and provide coaching and on-the-job support.</li><li>Monitor colleague performance objectively and provide appropriate feedback, coaching, and development support.</li><li>Lead by example and promote Mandarin Oriental s philosophy, culture, Guiding Principles, and Legendary Quality Experiences.</li><li>Ensure guest preferences are recognized, recorded where appropriate, and consistently delivered by the team.</li><li>Ensure relevant supervisors and colleagues are appropriately trained in reservation procedures.</li><li>Ensure greeting, seating, order-taking, and overall service delivery are performed according to Mandarin Oriental standards.</li><li>Understand and communicate relevant upselling strategies to the team.</li><li>Ensure food and beverages are presented and served according to Mandarin Oriental standards.</li><li>Monitor guest satisfaction and proactively identify opportunities to enhance the guest experience.</li><li>Ensure colleagues are confident in handling special requests, dietary requirements, and VIP guests.</li><li>Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally and according to Mandarin Oriental standards, escalating matters to the Restaurant Manager where appropriate.</li><li>Build positive guest relationships and actively seek feedback to continuously improve service delivery.</li><li>Ensure hotel grooming, appearance, and hygiene standards are consistently maintained by all colleagues.</li><li>Ensure the assigned Food & Beverage environment is maintained according to Mandarin Oriental standards.</li><li>Foster positive colleague relations, teamwork, and effective communication within the team and across departments.</li><li>Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Restaurant Manager or Food & Beverage leadership.</li></ul><p>Health, Safety & Compliance</p><ul><li>Be aware of and comply with safe working practices and all applicable FLHSS requirements, including awareness of specific workplace hazards.</li><li>Comply with local regulations and relevant food hygiene standards.</li><li>Ensure HACCP and Safe & Sound procedures are consistently followed.</li><li>Wear appropriate protective clothing or equipment provided or recommended by the hotel when required.</li><li>Report defects relating to the building, equipment, or facilities according to hotel procedures.</li><li>Ensure accidents involving colleagues, guests, or visitors are promptly reported according to hotel procedures.</li><li>Attend all required fire, health, safety, food hygiene, and statutory training.</li><li>Be fully familiar with the hotel s fire safety plans and emergency procedures.</li><li>Ensure colleagues follow applicable Safe & Sound, health and safety, and HACCP procedures.</li><li>Attend any additional training considered appropriate by the Head of Department.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in Food & Beverage operations within a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environment.</li><li>Previous supervisory or assistant management experience is preferred.</li><li>Strong knowledge of luxury Food & Beverage service standards.</li><li>Excellent guest service and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong leadership, coaching, and team-management capabilities.</li><li>Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced operational environment.</li><li>Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and make sound operational decisions.</li><li>Commercial awareness with an understanding of cost control, revenue generation, and upselling.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages are an advantage.</li><li>Good knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, and health and safety requirements.</li><li>Confident, well-groomed, professional, warm, and approachable.</li><li>Demonstrates integrity, initiative, accountability, and a strong team spirit.</li></ul><p>Our commitment to you</p><ul><li>Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.</li><li>MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.</li><li>Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.</li></ul><p>We re Fans. Are you?</p>
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<span><br>JOB SUMMARY<br>Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Coordinates menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation for the property's restaurant. Works with team to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Develops and trains team to improve results.<br>CANDIDATE PROFILE <br>Education and Experience<br>• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<br>OR<br>• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<br>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES<br>Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Restaurant<br>• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions for restaurant.<br>• Supervises restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.<br>• Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.<br>• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.<br>• Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the restaurant.<br>• Communications production needs to key personnel.<br>• Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items for the restaurant.<br>• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regulations.<br>• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.<br>• Estimates daily restaurant production needs.<br>• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.<br>• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.<br>• Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.<br>Leading Kitchen Team<br>• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.<br>• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.<br>• Leads shift teams while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.<br>• Supervises and manages restaurant kitchen employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.<br>• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.<br>• Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.<br>• Ensuring and maintaining the productivity level of employees.<br>• Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.<br>• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.<br>• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.<br>Establishing and Maintaining Restaurant Kitchen Goals<br>• Sets and supports achievement of kitchen goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.<br>• Developing specific guidance and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily kitchen operations work.<br>• Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.<br>• Effectively investigates, reports and follows-up on employee accidents.<br>• Knows and implements company safety standards.<br>Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service<br>• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.<br>• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.<br>• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.<br>• Sets a positive example for guest relations.<br>• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.<br>• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.<br>• Handles guest problems and complaints.<br>• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.<br>Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities <br>• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.<br>• Participates in training restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.<br>• Manages employee progressive discipline procedures.<br>• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.<br>• Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.<br>• Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.<br>Additional Responsibilities <br>• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.<br>• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.<br>• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.<br>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.<br>Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. <br>JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</span> </div>
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<span><br>JOB SUMMARY<br>Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.<br>CANDIDATE PROFILE <br>Education and Experience<br>• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<br>OR<br>• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<br>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES<br>Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met<br>• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.<br>• Reviews and adjust systems and procedures in the kitchen to ensure their effectiveness.<br>• Develops, designs, or creates new menus and recipes based on standards or artistic contributions.<br>• Demonstrates knowledge of high quality food products, presentations and flavor.<br>• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.<br>• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.<br>• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.<br>• Knows and implements brand’s Safety Standards.<br>• Supervises kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.<br>• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.<br>• Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.<br>• Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.<br>• Develop and implement environmentally friendly processes and procedures for food preparation, energy use and waste management in the restaurant.<br>• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.<br>• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.<br>Leading Culinary Team<br>• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.<br>• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.<br>• Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.<br>• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.<br>• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.<br>• Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.<br>• Ensures that menu items are prepared and presented according to use record standards.<br>• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.<br>• Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.<br>• Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.<br>Maintaining Culinary Goals<br>• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.<br>• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.<br>• Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.<br>• Schedules employees to business demands and tracks employee time and attendance.<br>• Understands the impact of departments operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.<br>• Orders employee uniforms according to budget and ensures uniforms are properly inventoried and maintained.<br>• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational and financial objectives are met.<br>Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service<br>• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.<br>• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.<br>• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.<br>• Sets a positive example for guest relations.<br>• Handles guest problems and complaints.<br>• Strives to improve service performance.<br>• Helps employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.<br>Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities <br>• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.<br>• Identifies the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.<br>• Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.<br>• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.<br>• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.<br>• Participates in training the Restaurant and Catering staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.<br>Additional Responsibilities <br>• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.<br>• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.<br>• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.<br>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.<br>W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</span> </div>
<p>The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page. In the Sultanate of Oman, GGGI has partnered with the Government through the leadership of the Environment Authority (EA) to develop the "Accelerating Resilience and Innovation for Sustainable Ecosystems management" (ARISE) Program . The ARISE Program is a USD 100 million initiative spanning six years, designed to deliver climate action, ecosystem restoration, and economic growth through Nature-based Solutions (NbS) integrated into the Bioeconomy and Sustainable Special Economic Zones (SSEZs) . The program ultimately targets the restoration of 30,000 hectares of land, an estimated 750,000 tCO2e/year in greenhouse gas emission reductions, and the creation of over 1,000 green jobs. The implementation of the ARISE Program is structured around two phases. Phase 1 will cover 2 years, and Phase 2 will be over 4 years. The funding has been approved for Phase 1.</p><p>POSITION SUMMARY Based in Salalah, in Dhofar Governorate, Oman, the Community Engagement & Campaign Assistant (Animator) plays a critical frontline role for the ARISE Program. Working in gender-balanced pairs to ensure Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and cultural sensitivity,, the Assistant serves as the primary bridge between the Program and the local agropastoral communities. Equipped with program transport for remote access, the incumbent leads the roll-out of the "Because I Care About Biodiversity (BICAB)" awareness campaign and mobilizes traditional livestock breeders to adopt Nature-based Solutions (NbS). Furthermore, the role serves as the primary field-level data collector for the Data Collection Mechanism (DCM) and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework, conducting Knowledge, Aptitude, and Practices (KAP) surveys, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and field observations to track ecological and socio-economic impacts.</p><p>PURPOSE</p><ul><li>Provide logistical support to local events and meetings with the beneficiaries.</li><li>Support the delivery of the communications and community engagement work directly to local communities, schools, and livestock owners in the Dhofar region.</li><li>Serve as the frontline data collectors for the Data Analyst and MEL framework by conducting continuous field observations, interviews, and monitoring of the rangeland management areas, and document them.</li><li>Facilitate the Knowledge, Aptitude, and Practices (KAP) surveys s as well as direct interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs).</li><li>Promote shift the mindset of local communities from traditional, overgrazing practices to sustainable, productive agricultural activities by promoting the economic and environmental benefits of the ARISE Program.</li><li>Support internal reporting, monitoring, and knowledge management tasks</li></ul><p>ENGAGEMENT</p><ul><li>Reports directly to the Communications Officer for campaign activities and works under the technical guidance of the MEL Officer and Data Analyst for all field data collection, FGDs, and surveying tasks.</li><li>Collaborates actively with internal technical teams to ensure that workshops, training sessions, and meetings smooth delivery.</li><li>Engages directly and continuously with traditional livestock breeders, tribal elders, youth, and women s associations in Dhalkot, Rakhyut, and surrounding areas to build trust and gather on-the-ground qualitative and quantitative data.</li><li>Coordinates with GGGI s Regional Office (RO-MENA) and HQ teams for administrative alignment, travel approvals, and general operational compliance.</li><li>Engages with Omani stakeholders (e.g., Environment Authority, Dhofar Municipality, and Dhofar University Biodiversity Research Center (BRC) and local community partners to facilitate meeting arrangements, protocol, and correspondence.</li><li>Coordinates a network of over 30 Campaign Volunteers across the targeted areas to scale up both the BICAB campaign and rangeland monitoring activities</li><li>Represent the program in meetings, workshops, and calls as delegated, ensuring effective follow-up and timely documentation.</li></ul><p>DELIVERY</p><ul><li>Campaign Implementation & Mobilization: Directly executing the "Because I Care About Biodiversity (BICAB)" communications campaign and facilitating community-level mobilization to promote Nature-based Solutions (NbS). This includes leading a local network of over 30 volunteers and organizing community meetings, workshops, and events to drive behavioral change toward sustainable rangeland practices.</li><li>Field Data Collection & MEL Support: Functioning as a frontline field enumerator for the program's Data Collection Mechanism (DCM) and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework. This entails conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), administering digital KAP surveys via mobile platforms (e.g., Kobo Toolbox), and performing continuous field monitoring in remote areas to track ecological and socio-economic impacts.</li><li>Logistical Coordination & Field Presence: Conducting extensive field travel to remote mountainous areas to engage with beneficiaries, distribute campaign materials, and facilitate the establishment of Community Rangeland Management Structures.</li><li>Reporting & Knowledge Management: Compiling high-quality post-event reports, maintaining accurate stakeholder contact lists, and providing data-driven inputs for progress and donor reports. Supporting the documentation of lessons learned and the preparation of knowledge-sharing materials to ensure quality assurance and operational compliance.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in community development, social work, agriculture, environmental studies, or a related field, Advance degree is an advantage.</li><li>A minimum of 1 to 3 years of practical experience in grassroots campaigning, community mobilization, social work, or field surveying (e.g., conducting interviews/FGDs)</li><li>Experience with international organizations, NGOs, or government agencies is a strong advantage.</li><li>Experience in organizing and managing technical training and workshops is a strong advantage.</li><li>Good level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams), and familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a plus.</li><li>Native-level fluency in Arabic, with a strong command of local Dhofari dialects (e.g., Jibbali/Shehri) is an absolute requirement to build deep trust with tribal councils and effectively conduct native-language FGDs. Basic working proficiency in English is required.</li><li>A valid Oman motorcycle driving license is required, as the role involves extensive field travel to remote mountainous grazing routes using program-provided motorcycles.</li><li>Proven ability to actively mobilize rural communities, organize local events, and deliver grassroots awareness campaigns (e.g., BICAB) effectively.</li><li>Deep understanding of the local cultural context, tribal dynamics, and the traditional socio-economic importance of livestock (camels and cows) in the Dhofar mountains.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, capable of translating complex environmental concepts (e.g., "biodiversity," "Nature-based Solutions") into culturally relevant messaging, as well as conducting unbiased Focus Group Discussions (FGDs).</li><li>Ability to comfortably use mobile data collection applications (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, ODK, MS Forms) to record KAP survey data and field observations in real-time.</li><li>Strong willingness to spend the majority of working hours outdoors in various weather conditions (including the Khareef monsoon season) and challenging terrains.</li><li>Output-oriented, demonstrating creativity, innovation, and an entrepreneurial drive.</li><li>Excellent communication (both written and oral) and facilitation skills.</li><li>Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision and values.</li><li>Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.</li><li>Excel at problem solving, ask questions and seek support when needed, share easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally.</li><li>Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport and resolves conflict easily.</li><li>Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.</li><li>Be able to lead and manage a project independently, while knowing when to seek advice and liaise closely with the relevant GGGI structures.</li></ul>