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Career Path at Hotels (Draft)
Career Path at Hotels (Draft)
PROFESIONAL HOTELIER:
President Operation, Vice President Operation, CEO, COO,
Senior General Manager, General Manager and Executive
Position, from your current ositions
Personal General
Assistant Manager
Sales Coordinator
Executive Assistant Manager Property
Manager
Executive Food and Beverage Front Office Reservations Finance Maintenance Executive
Chef Manager Manager Manager Manager Manager Housekeeper
Central
Night
Auditor Credit
Controller
Chef de
Banquet Food and Guest Reservations Housekeeping
Partie Accounts
Supervisor beverage Relations Supervisor Supervisor
Payable
Supervisor Supervisor
Commis
Chef
Banquet Bar Food and Guest Reservations Accounts Gardener Maintenance Room
Attendant Attendant Beverage Relations Officer Assistant Person Attendant
Apprentice Attendant Officer
Chef
Commis
Waiter
Kitchen
Steward
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MANAGER
Administration Department
Asset management
Asset management
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
Corporate Support
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The role of the accounts clerk is to assist the Finance Manager by processing and
Learning and development preparing financial documents and data for compilation into financial reporting
requirements.
Previous experience
Some of the main duties
Where this role leads
Data entering daily information
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Reconciliation of accounts and bank balances
Permanent positions available
Journal management
Relief positions available
Balancing accounts
Held Certificate IV - Supervision
Processing reports
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Analysing and interpreting financial information
Your pathway developer Assisting with month end reporting
E-mail your interest General account enquiries
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Finance Department
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The Assistant Accountant is responsible for the day to day management of the property
Learning and development Finance Officers based at each property and is to ensure they carry out their tasks as
outlines in their position description.
Previous experience
Some of the main duties
Where this role leads
Internal auditing for compliance
Moving across
Reconciliation of accounts and bank balances
Permanent positions available
Journal management
Relief positions available
Balancing accounts
Held Diploma – Hotel Mgt
Debtor control
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Creditor control
Your pathway developer
Analysing, interpreting and reporting financial information
E-mail your interest
Assisting with month end reporting
Relief positions available Conduct regular inspections and visits to properties within the region
Held Bachelor of Business
Provide assistance, support and training to senior managers
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Act on behalf of the company on operational and specific issues and
Your pathway developer initiatives
E-mail your interest Work closely with Group Managers on planning, initiatives and concepts.
MARKETING MANAGER
Corporate Support
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The role of the Marketing Manager is develop long and short term strategies to promote
Learning and development all properties either individually or as a group with marketing campaigns and
promotional concepts and ideas.
Previous experience
Some of the main duties
Where this role leads
Develop, implement and evaluate annual marketing plans and
Moving across strategies
Permanent positions available Conduct analysis’s of individual properties and group needs
E-mail your interest Present marketing activities, promotions, budgets and artwork
to the Executive Committee
RECEPTIONIST
Corporate Support
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The role of the Receptionist is act as the first point of contact for incoming telephone
Learning and development calls, guests and visitors of the corporate office and assisting in the day-to-day
administrative duties of the office.
Previous experience
Permanent positions available Organise and distribute sales packs to clients, sales
team members and
Relief positions available
Held Certificate IV - Supervision Assist with the data entry, compilation and
presentation of sales information
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Liaise with the hotels and resorts to gather and
Your pathway developer distribute sales information
Held Master Assist General Managers with efficient and effective financial operations
Back to career pathways Ensure all reporting and financial matters meets with legal compliance
Your pathway developer Present financial outcomes to board members, shareholders and owners
E-mail your interest
SALES MANAGER
Corporate Support
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The Sales Manager is responsible for attracting new business and maintaining existing
Learning and development business by building and supporting strong business relationships.
Previous experience
Some of the main duties
Where this role leads Identify potential clients and take steps to effectively build and
develop business relationships
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Act on leads from hotels and resort or by any other form of
Permanent positions available
communication
Relief positions available
Contract and secure business for all properties
Held Bachelor of Business
Report on all sales initiatives, client traffic and business forecasting
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Your pathway developer Identify new industry sectors where new business may be sought
Previous experience
Some of the main duties
Where this role leads Ensure all IT equipment, providers, support services and software is up
to date and working efficiently
Moving across
Identify issues with IT and source and present a range of cost effective
Permanent positions available
options
Relief positions available
Administer special projects and evaluate change or implementation for
Held Bachelor of Business effectiveness
E-mail your interest Liaise with and assist accounts clerks in hotels and resorts to collect
outstanding funds
FINANCE MANAGER
Finance Department
Permanent positions available Advise the Hotel General Manager on financial matters
Previous experience
Permanent positions available Forecast long and short term budgets based upon targets, bookings
and expenditure
Relief positions available
Present, promote and sell banquet facilities maximising all sales
Held Diploma potentials
Previous experience
Permanent positions available Take a designated section, preparing mis en plus and guest
orders
Relief positions available
Assist Commis Chefs and Apprentice Chefs in developing skills
Held Certificate IV - Supervision and knowledge
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and special guest requests
Your pathway developer
Previous experience
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Main Duties
Food preparation and cooking
Permanent positions available Specialised menu design
Menu development and design
Relief positions available Food production
Purchasing management
Held Diploma Team and colleague leadership
Human Resource management
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Public cooking demonstrations
Your pathway developer Guest liaison
Supplier selection
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KITCHEN STEWARD
Food and Beverage Department - Kitchen
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The Kitchen Steward provides support the kitchen brigade by preparing raw produce as
Learning and development requested, and maintaining the kitchen in a clean and sanitary standard at all times
Previous experience
Permanent positions available Promptly clean and return all kitchen utensils, crockery and
cutlery
Relief positions available
Clean all bench areas and floors on a continual basis
Held Certificate III
Assist with storing stock and deliveries to the appropriate
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Your pathway developer
Clean floors in the kitchen, service dock and storage areas
E-mail your interest
SOUS CHEF
Food and Beverage Department - Kitchen
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The role of the Sous Chef is to manage the day to day production of food and ensure the
Learning and development efficient, cost effective and smooth running of the kitchen and its staff by actively having
hands on approach and acting in the capacity of Executive Chef in the absence of the
Previous experience Executive Chef.
Held Diploma Prepare kitchen rosters and assist the executive chef with
recruitment of kitchen colleagues
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Monitor, order and follow up on kitchen stock and supplies
Your pathway developer
E-mail your interest Take an active part in the development costing and budgeting of
menus
BAR ATTENDANT
Food and Beverage Department - Service
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The role of the Bar Attendant is to provide prompt and friendly service of a range of
Learning and development alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests and to colleagues ordering on behalf of
guests
Previous experience
E-mail your interest Engage high standards of selling techniques at all times
COMMIS WAITER
Food and Beverage Department –Service
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The role of the Commis Waiter is to assist experienced Food and Beverage Attendants to
Learning and development achieve high standards of customer service by providing addition service, equipment and
supply support
Previous experience
Permanent positions available Provide table service of food items from the kitchen to the guest or
service areas as directed
Relief positions available
Assist in clearing guests tables as directed
Held Certificate III
Prepare any food mis en plus items are requested or detailed
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Your pathway developer Clean and reset tables and other guest areas
Previous experience
Permanent positions available Manage the department’s budget by ensuring targets are met, costs are
in line and correct percentages have been used
Relief positions available
Ensure all departments are maintaining a high standard or employee
relations
Held Bachelor of Business
Ensure all departments are meeting the relative legislative
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Your pathway developer Plan, promote and evaluate all sales and promotional activities within
the department
E-mail your interest
Ensure every effort is made for the department to work within the
liquor license
FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR
Food and Beverage Department - Service
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The role of the Food and Beverage Supervisor is to ensure the smooth day-to-day
Learning and development running and weekly planning of the outlet achieve the highest standard in product, outlet
and customer service
Previous experience A or B
Back to career pathways Prepare any food mis en plus items for service
Permanent positions available Take responsibility for the financial management of the outlet
including budgets and forecasts
Relief positions available
Identify sales and promotional ideas and make recommendations
Held Diploma
Lead and manage colleagues in the outlet
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Your pathway developer Present the outlet in such a way that is appealing and enticing to
guests
E-mail your interest
Ensure responsible service of alcohol is adhered to at all times
DUTY MANAGER
Front Office Department
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The role of the Duty Manager is to ensure the entire property operates smoothly and
Learning and development effectively throughout the shift and is organised for the oncoming shift.
Previous experience
Your pathway developer Act as the first point of call for guest or colleague queries or problems
E-mail your interest Ensure responsible service of alcohol is adhered to at all times
FRONT OFFICE MANAGER
Front Office Department
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The role of the Front Office Manager is to strategically plan and oversee the reception
Learning and development and reservations sections of the hotel.
Previous experience
Relief positions available Identify sales and promotional ideas and make recommendations
Held Diploma
Lead and manage colleagues in the outlet
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Present the outlet in such a way that is appealing and enticing to
Your pathway developer guests
E-mail your interest Ensure responsible service of alcohol is adhered to at all times
GUEST RELATIONS OFFICER
Front Office Department
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The role of the Guest Relations Officer is to provide a high level of support and
Learning and development information to guests at the Hotel’s front desk and handle enquiries relating to
reservations.
Previous experience
Previous experience
Main Duties
Where this role leads Manage the total quality service of the outlet
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Take responsibility for the financial management of the outlet
Permanent positions available including budgets and forecasts
Relief positions available Identify sales and promotional ideas and make recommendations
E-mail your interest Ensure responsible service of alcohol is adhered to at all times
NIGHT AUDITOR
Front Office Department
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The role of the night auditor is to monitor the financial transactions and complete
Learning and development routine records and reports while maintain a safe and secure environment for our guests.
Previous experience
Back to career pathways Ensure the hotel is safe secure at all times
E-mail your interest Ensure responsible service of alcohol is adhered to at all times
RESERVATIONS ATTENDANT
Front Office Department
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The role of the Reservation Attendant is to maximise sales of the hotel by ensuring all
Learning and development guest telephone queries are converted into sales with the best possible yield .
Previous experience
Held Certificate III Engage sales techniques to gain the best yield on room rate and
add on sales
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Make every attempt to convert each query into a sale
Your pathway developer
Provide on-sale information on other properties within the group
E-mail your interest
RESERVATIONS MANAGER
Front Office Department
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The role of the Reservations Manager is to ensure all reservation queries and bookings to
Learning and development the hotel attract the best possible rate including additional add-on items.
Previous experience
Previous experience
Held Certificate IV - Supervision Monitor targets and budgets to ensure the department is
maximising all possible revenue potentials
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Identify any periods or dates that may require attention and
Your pathway developer engage yield management techniques to maximise sales
E-mail your interest
EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER
Housekeeping Department
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The role of the Executive Housekeeper is to strategically plan, implement and evaluate
Learning and development management standards and leadership qualities in the fields of human resource,
financial, quality customer service and occupational health and safety management.
Previous experience
Moving across
Manage the total quality service of the outlet
Permanent positions available
Take responsibility for the financial management of the outlet including
Relief positions available budgets and forecasts
Held Diploma Ensure all rooms and guest areas are well presented and hygienically clean
at all times
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Lead and manage colleagues in the outlet to meet guest expectations and
Your pathway developer
Company standards
E-mail your interest
Monitor stock levels and maintain levels to ensure efficiency in the
department
Your pathway developer Assist the Executive Housekeeper in monitoring and ordering
supplies and stock to meet operational needs
E-mail your interest Report any damage to the maintenance department for repair
ROOM ATTENDANT
Housekeeping Department
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The role of the Room Attendant is to clean the guest rooms and guest areas to a industry
Learning and development Company standards within the designated timeframes.
Previous experience
Main Duties
Where this role leads
Permanent positions available Ensure all rubbish and soiled laundry is promptly move to the
appropriate area
Relief positions available
Held Certificate III Maintain laundry and storage areas and trolleys in a clean and safe
manner
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Clean and tidy public areas
Your pathway developer
Report any damage to the maintenance department for repair
E-mail your interest
GARDENER
Maintenance Department
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The role of the gardener is to prepare, present and maintain internal and external
Previous experience garden beds, planters and pots.
Permanent positions available Maintain all plants in a well presented manner taking into account
pruning and plant needs
Relief positions available
Ensure the gardens are reflective of the overall concept of the Hotel
Held Senior High School
Remove rubbish and any dead foliage to maintain the gardens in a
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Your pathway developer
Ensure all grassed areas are mowed and well presented
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Maintain a replanting process to ensure all garden areas remain well
presented.
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Maintenance Department
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The role of the Maintenance Manager is to maintain the good working order of all
Learning and development aspects the property in a safe and productive manner as identified by guests and all
relevant departments.
Previous experience
Main Duties
Where this role leads
Moving across Monitor the property to ensure all maintenance issues are dealt with
promptly, safely and in accordance with regulations and
Permanent positions available legislation
Relief positions available Plan the workflow of the department ensuring all work is conducted
by the maintenance team
Held Diploma
Identify sub contractors or outsourced companies to provide the best
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Your pathway developer
Monitor the grounds of the property to ensure garden colleagues are
E-mail your interest presenting the grounds to the company requirements
Permanent positions available Maintain the pool in a clean well presented manner
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However,
if you are thinking of a change
Permanent positions available
and not quite ready for the
Relief positions available
next step up,
Properties with this role
consider a transfer to another
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CERTIFICATE III
Commercial Cookery
Apprentice Chef A recipe for success!!!
Apprenticeships are a great way to build your career in the hospitality industry. It will
Kitchen Steward provide opportunities with many properties throughout Sun Paradise Hotels and
Resorts. Gain a trade qualification and develop skills and knowledge whilst working in
Permanent positions available with us without the need for fulltime study. An apprenticeship is traditionally a full time
structured employment based training program over a period of four years.
The next step in your learning
Banquet Supervisor
CERTIFICATE IV
Supervision
Central Credit Controller
Night Auditor
Operations Manager
DISCLAIMER
Sun Paradise Hotels Career Pathway planners are designed as a guide only and should be used to
assist you in achieving your career goals.
Career opportunities with Sun Paradise Hotels will also depend on availability of positions at the time
and all decisions on promotions and transfers will also depend on a continual and demonstrated
high level of the individual’s work performance, attitude, attendance, grooming, dedication,
learning and development.
To ensure a fair and equitable process for choosing the most appropriate candidate for positions at Sun
Paradise Hotels, management reserves the right to advertise and promote all positions internally
and externally.
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