Recreation Manager at InterContinental Hotel Group

InterContinental Hotels Group Lagos will be located on Victoria Island, the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for business and diplomatic travelers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos's port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel will offer uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline.

InterContinental Lagos comprises of 358 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests will have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and cocktail bar will be the perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. InterContinental Lagos will also offer exclusive business and conference facilities including a state of the art ballroom with a foyer area, and several additional flexible meeting and breakout area.

Job Title: Recreation Manager

Location: IMEA_Africa-Nigeria-Lagos-Lagos
Job Number: LAG000018

Job Description
What's your passion? Whether you're into Basketball, singing or reading at IHG we're interested in YOU. We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team. With a dynamic team and innovative service culture, we will offer our guests an authentic and enriching experience in the heart of one of the world's fastest growing cities.

As the Recreation Manager, you will ensure the management of all pertinent matters concerning the effective operations of the Recreation Department. You will be responsible for maximizing all revenue opportunities through effective teamwork and development and will ensure that recreational and leisure facilities are delivered to brand standards.

You will be responsible for creating and implementing of all Standard Operating Procedures, beginning with a complete membership structure, Ensuring that all Recreation department's safety procedures, rules and regulations are strictly observed by all Guests & Members.

Develop and plan strategies of selling the memberships, facilities and services to all prospective Guests & Members. Design monthly reports for membership figures, membership retention and revenues. To ensure the smooth renewal process for each and every member.
Coordinating and supervising the planning, presentation and service of recreational and leisure services and facilities to ensure the highest quality at all times.

In return we'll give you a generous financial and benefits package including duty meals, hotel discounts worldwide and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

At IHG we are committed to developing our team and managing our talent and would encourage internal as well as external candidates to apply for any of our vacancies.

So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

Qualifications:

• Degree from a reputable institution in Social Sciences/ Arts or its equivalent
• Previous Management Experience is a must
• Self starter, with the ability to understand the business and link them to departmental objectives
• Experience working with budgets, forecasts and presentation is a must.
• Strong understanding of hotel operation.. Market knowledge and trends are key to this position.
• Excellent presentation, communication and organizational skills and the ability to multi task while working under pressure
• High level of English language skills both written and verbal.
• Previous IHG experience preferred but not mandatory
  

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online