Deputy General Manager

The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) ventures Limited is a leading hospitality, tourism and service organization with various established and growing business. To take on the challenge of building and sustaining the businesses inside the OOPL, and to contribute to the vision of making the OOPL a self- sustaining institution, the OOPL Ventures Limited is seeking  the services of a suitably qualified candidate with international training


Job Title:  Deputy General Manager
Job Description
Reports To: General Manager
Summary

• The Deputy General Manager reports to the General Manager and He/she is responsible for assisting the GM in managing general operations on a day to day basis to assure optimum performance and continual improvement in the five Key Result Areas (guest service, employees, sales/marketing, property appearance, and profit/financial control.
• He/she deputises for the general manager in his absence, Coordinates, directs and manages the staff and everyday hotel operations to achieve profitability, guest satisfaction and efficiency while maintaining standards set by the company in assuring 100% guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Assist the General Manager in the overall management of the operation of the resort
•  Assist the General Manager in reaching the sales, management and financial targets
•  Coordinate and organise guest services on a daily basis
•  Integrate, train and supervise the resort’s team
•  Monitor the purchase / indent / requisitions of each department, the accounts receivable (collection from debtors) and the accounts payable (payable to the vendors / suppliers etc).
•  Randomly inspecting the stores (F & B / Kitchen) to check the stock in hand (quality, par stock levels, expiry etc) with the F & B Manager & Chef.
•  Dealing with Suppliers / Vendors for quality products involving Purchase Manager and providing performance assessment of vendors every quarter
•  Inspecting all department with their respective Manager’s for cleanliness, ambience, service readiness, staff grooming & hospitality culture
•  Monitor the co-ordination between all departments for smooth & efficient operations
•  Assist in ensuring a safe environment for property and people by anticipating and preventing risks
•  Support and work with all Head of Departments in all aspects of running the resort
•  Ensure the premises are in operative condition as per category of the unit to receive & serve the guests
•  Ensure SOP implementation in all departments and check the same during routine operational checks

Supervisory Responsibility

• The DGM would have supervisory responsibility on all activities of the business.
• Qualifications- Education and Experience.
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry would be an added advantage.
• Membership of professional association is a plus.
• Graduate degree in Social Sciences or related field
• At least 10 years of professional experience with a minimum of 5 years progressive work experience

Language Skills

• Excellent written and oral English language abilities are required
• At least one local languages is desired

Computer Skills

• Proficient in MS-Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Previous use of computer packages and hospitality industries applications a plus

Key Relationships
Internal Relationships

• General Company staff
• Subsidiaries Staff