About us
Welcome to the Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha, Tanzania.
Discover the place where heavens meet the earth, where the rhythm of
nature pounds to the beat of an African drum, and where life is all
about a revival of the senses. An oasis of tranquility on Tanzania's
gateway to major tour tourist destinations. Located in Arusha, the Hotel
comprises 178 spacious and well-appointed guest rooms, 4 restaurants
& bars, gym facility and the largest conference centre in town.
Situated at the foothills of Mount Meru, the fifth highest mountain in
Africa, the Hotel lies on 15 acres of serene and lush green gardens and
is surrounded by some of Africa's most breath-taking views, offering a
diverse array of 'Flora and Fauna'.
Position: Executive Chef
Location: Arusha
Location: Arusha
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
- Diploma in Food Production or Hospitality Management from a recognised Hospitality School
- Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety and Hygiene in Catering
- Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
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Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior management role
- International experience within a luxury hospitality environment
- Experience in East Africa will be a plus but not essential
- Experience in implementing food safety & hygiene systems
- Experience in implementing HACCP food management system
- Proven track record for effective food costing, catering, productivity & workforce management
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex situations and new projects
- Highest personal ethical performance standards and strong project management skills
- Broad knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health & safety standards
- Display exceptional leadership skills and capability to create a positive working environment
- Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently and capable of delegating multiple tasks
- Ability to break down complicated issues into simplified solutions
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to provide strategic direction to a team
- Strong initiative, high energy level, demonstrated the ability to motivate and coach people
- Managerial skills in people management, strategic planning and decision making
- Excellent business acumen skills and accurate implementation on all budget controls
- Proficient in MS Office and recipe maintenance systems
- Possess and excellent attention to detail and exceptional guest service attitude
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while remaining guest focused
- A self-motivated and proactive person going beyond the call of duty
- Trustworthy and discrete with a high degree of personal integrity and positive attitude
- Fluent in English with exceptional communication skills both in written and verbal form
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Position: IT Manager
Location: Arusha
This position is responsible for managing all local computer
technology and services in the Hotel. The IT Manager ensures the
streamlined operation of the department in alignment with the business
objectives of the organisation by coordinating, directing, design
IT-related activities, as well as providing technical and administrative
support for the daily operational activities related to IT. The IT
Manager will define and implement IT policies, procedures, best
practices and provides hardware and software maintenance, training and
consultation.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Technology
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
- Cisco Certified Network Associate & Engineer
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Experience
- A minimum of 8 years working experience in a senior IT role, preferable in the Hotel sector
- Experience of all Microsoft systems & Hotel applications, such as Fidelio, Micros, Opera
- Experience in developing & leading a team in the management of IT systems
- Proven experience with a wide variety of productivity & business software
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex IT projects
- Well experienced in managing data network & telecommunications systems
- Experience of IT infrastructure technologies, inclusive of security solutions, personal computing, help desk, servers, and printers
- Excellent knowledge of IT general controls, data, cybersecurity, hardware/software systems
- Possess strong project management and leadership skills
- Ability to break down complicated issues into simplified solutions
- Enthusiastic problem solver with exceptional critical & strategic thinking skills
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to provide strategic direction to a team
- Strong initiative, high energy level, demonstrated the ability to motivate & coach people
- Ability to effectively coordinate & manage tasks and priorities
- Possess & excellent attention to detail
- Be self-motivated & proactive going beyond the call of duty
- An analytical mindset to develop & utilise reliable metrics
- Trustworthy & discrete with a high degree of personal integrity
- Fluent in English with exceptional communication skills both in written & verbal form
