Job Description

Posted on January 20, 2024

BLUE WATER MOTEL LIMITED is a hospitality firm that has been operating for over 3 decades located along Chifundo Road, Kuomboka, Lusaka, Zambia. The Motel offers affordable accommodation with 53 rooms, a restaurant, bar and secure car park with CCTV security. A steady business growth has resulted in the following job openings to meet the demands and be able to deliver exceptional service to our clients;
HOUSE-KEEPING SUPERVISOR
Duties/Responsibilities;

Adherence to standard operating procedures for the department.
Assign duties to room attendants and inspect already completed tasks so as to ensure compliance with already stated housekeeping standards.
Personally carry out housekeeping duties in the case of any form of emergency/urgency, and or shortage of staff.
Examine the rooms and public areas so as to determine areas that need repairs and/or maintenance.
Taking stock of available inventory so as to ensure a steady supply of work materials.
Record and keep data regarding work assignments, and also prepare reports on a routine basis.
Establishing work standards and procedures for housekeeping staff and ensure they adhere to it.
Make recommendations to help improve housekeeping services within the organization.
Responsible for issuing work equipment and supplies to the housekeeping staff/workers.

Qualifications
1. Grade 12 certificate/GCE,
2. Certificate in general hospitality/hotel management. Diploma an added advantage
3. 5 year work experience in the hospitality set-up.
Key Competencies;
1. Attention to detail
2. Friendly, with great communication skills
3. Teamwork and collaboration
4. Leadership Skills
5. Organizational skills and time management
6. Listening skills
7. Honesty and integrity
8. High energy levels
SOUS CHEF
Duties/Responsibilities;

Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
Develop recipe for the kitchen
Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
Cook food in a timely manner
Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
Inform wait staff about daily specials
Ensure appealing plate presentation
Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests
Monitor food stock and place orders
Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Grade 12 certificate/GCE,
2. Certificate in Food Production. Diploma an added advantage
3. 5-year work experience in the hospitality set-up.
Key competencies;
1. Attention to detail
2. Friendly, with great communication skills
3. Teamwork and collaboration
4. Leadership Skills
5. Organizational skills and time management
6. Listening skills, honesty and integrity
NIGHT SECURITY/PORTER
Night security/porter is responsible for overseeing night internal security and ensure incident free by ensuring taking measures to avert any criminal acts within the property.
Responsibilities;

To ensure that strict security is maintained in respect of all money, keys, guest property, lost property and hotel equipment as per the Motel standards.
To work hand in hand with private security firm to ensure enhanced security.
To address complaints properly and deal with situations smoothly as and when they arrive.
Ensure lost property is labelled, bagged and handed to the Night Manager for safe keeping on a daily basis
Report all maintenance faults to the Night manager or maintenance Manager

Qualification
1. Grade 12 certificate/GCE,
2.  Security Guarding experience preferred. General hospitality added advantage
3. 5-year work experience in the hospitality set-up.
GARDENER
Responsibility;

Pruning trees and shrubs
Planting seeds and growing plants or flowers.
Ensuring that all plants are healthy and pest free
Using lawn mowers and hedge trimmers
Maintaining the design of the garden
Removing weeds
Advising on garden appearance and design
Maintaining and cleaning gardening machinery and equipment

Qualification;
Grade 12 certificate/GCE
To apply email your cover letters, CV and certificates to
The Motel Manager,
Blue Water Motel Limited, Stand 11967 Kuomboka,
Chifundo Road, Lusaka
[email protected]
Closing date: 6th January 2024