Job Title: Finance Manager – Serengeti
About Us
Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.
About Us
Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.
Job Description
Due to Work
Permit restrictions this vacancy is open to Tanzanians only. Please only
apply if you are Tanzanian and have 4-5 years of Finance management
experience in hotel or tourism industry
It will be based in Central Serengeti so will require relocation.
BASIC PURPOSE:
Responsible for safeguarding the hotel assets and financial resources
to ensure that all are utilized to maximize hotel profitability. Provide
timely and accurate financial information and counsel to hotel senior
management and ensure that the hotel operates within all related local
and corporate policies and procedures and under the terms of the
Management Agreement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To assist the Director of Finance in the administration of all financial aspects of the Lodge and Saba Saba operation, To ensure that all local and corporate policies and procedures are observed, and to supervise the day-to-day operation of the Accounting office. Continuously deliver the highest level of product with respect to financial reporting and analysis, internal control compliance and business management. Ensure this is done with both integrity and accuracy. Ensure that bank accounts are opened in consultation with owners with a bank of strong financial standing and if local rating services are available, they should be utilized for verification of financial strength. Ensure all cheques are signed only by authorized parties and that positive pay and positive payee is in place on all bank accounts (where available) and that source documents are approved by one member of Group B. Ensure the preparation of a comprehensive monthly report of the entire financial results of the hotel in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Effectively advocate Finance Department programs and policies to Planning Committee, Department Heads and employee groups.
Monitor the status of Accounts Receivable aging and billing collections to achieve company standards. Maintain files on all contracts, leases and agreements and ensure compliance with their requirements; ensure proper authorization has been obtained for all hotel specific contracts (including Engineering), leases and other agreements and competitive bids are on file where applicable and reviewed prior to execution of contract. As applicable, ensure compliance with all loan covenants and the balance of long-term debt is accurate and agrees to all supporting documentation and verified when payments are made. As appropriate, based on the hotel’s accounting on behalf of owners, interest accruals on long-term debt may be recorded on the hotel’s books; the Director of Finance should ensure accuracy of the unpaid balance and applicable interest rate, and accrue the expense to the Interest Expense line item and record the corresponding liability in the Accrued Interest liability account. Ensure that monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts are prepared and signed off on in accordance with policy. Review and sign off on all bank reconciliations monthly, paying special attention to reconciling items. Continuously strive for improvement of processes and efficiency.
To assist the Director of Finance in the administration of all financial aspects of the Lodge and Saba Saba operation, To ensure that all local and corporate policies and procedures are observed, and to supervise the day-to-day operation of the Accounting office. Continuously deliver the highest level of product with respect to financial reporting and analysis, internal control compliance and business management. Ensure this is done with both integrity and accuracy. Ensure that bank accounts are opened in consultation with owners with a bank of strong financial standing and if local rating services are available, they should be utilized for verification of financial strength. Ensure all cheques are signed only by authorized parties and that positive pay and positive payee is in place on all bank accounts (where available) and that source documents are approved by one member of Group B. Ensure the preparation of a comprehensive monthly report of the entire financial results of the hotel in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Effectively advocate Finance Department programs and policies to Planning Committee, Department Heads and employee groups.
Monitor the status of Accounts Receivable aging and billing collections to achieve company standards. Maintain files on all contracts, leases and agreements and ensure compliance with their requirements; ensure proper authorization has been obtained for all hotel specific contracts (including Engineering), leases and other agreements and competitive bids are on file where applicable and reviewed prior to execution of contract. As applicable, ensure compliance with all loan covenants and the balance of long-term debt is accurate and agrees to all supporting documentation and verified when payments are made. As appropriate, based on the hotel’s accounting on behalf of owners, interest accruals on long-term debt may be recorded on the hotel’s books; the Director of Finance should ensure accuracy of the unpaid balance and applicable interest rate, and accrue the expense to the Interest Expense line item and record the corresponding liability in the Accrued Interest liability account. Ensure that monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts are prepared and signed off on in accordance with policy. Review and sign off on all bank reconciliations monthly, paying special attention to reconciling items. Continuously strive for improvement of processes and efficiency.
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Job Title: Restaurant Manager – Serengeti
About Us
Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.
About Us
Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.
Job Description
Due to Work permit restrictions we regret to inform we can only consider Tanzanian passport holders for this vacancy.
Please only apply if you are Tanzanian. This vacancyis based in our property in Central Serengeti and requires remote living.
The Restaurant Manager must maintain and control a high level of guest
service achieved by ensuring consistent and thoughtful service,
demonstrated by the staff.
BASIC PURPOSE:
Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the lodge’s dining outlets while ensuring guest satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Select, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees, captains, supervisors and hostesses in the Lodge’s dining outlets to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met.
- The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts. Describe and ensure quality of all food items, ingredients, and preparation methods, as well as provide expert knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- The ability to work closely with the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, and other food and beverage managers, Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to design an effective menu and wine list while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price and attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
- Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.
- Observe physical condition of facilities and equipment in the outlet and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed. Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in Employee handbook.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors. Prepare monthly training calendars and ensure training is conducted. Review performance of the line staff regularly.
- Ensure that working tools are maintained at per levels by controlling breakage and spoilage.
- Ensure that dining outlets and back areas are maintained hygienically and in order. Actively participate in the lodge’s environmental activities.
- Attend the departmental/BOO/safety/green committee meetings and any other other meetings as may be required of him/her.
- Ensure that line staff vacations are well coordinated. Ensure that assigned projects are completed in the given time spun. Utilize and update Delphi accordingly.
- Ensure grooming is observed as per policy. Continuously enhance the look and feel of the outlets. Ensure that keys are returned to security office at the end of shift.
