Unit Manager (P7) (College of Business & Economics: School of Tourism & Hospitality)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
- Manage Operations of Johannesburg Business School Hospitality and oversee new business developments in relation to Food and Beverages service provided by TheKerzner@UJ
- Ensure the optimal and productive utilization of the facility is maintained at all times
- Product development and marketing
- Host regular staff meetings
- Annual Goal setting, strategies and implementation thereof
- Recruitment staff
- Training and development of staff
- Performance Management
- Oversee employee relations and staff well-being
- Ensure that the needs of the clients are understood and exceeded
- Ensure events, facilities are marketed
- Liaise with Academic HoD: Hospitality Management around entrepreneurship development
- Liaise with UJ Clientele
- Liaison with industry partners
- Ensure that financial controls are in place and maintained
- Financial reporting
- Preparation of budgets
- Product and Pricing strategy
- Managing the unique opportunities for Work- Integrated Learning-WIL, internships and entrepreneurship development
- Facilitate optimal learning experience in WIL
Minimum requirements
- Degree (NQF 7) in Hospitality or related field
- 3 years’ experience in Food and Beverage Management, Banqueting
- A minimum of 3 years' management experience
- Experience in managing a Budget of a division/unit
- Proficient in MS Office Package
- Restaurant Management
- Banqueting and Conference management
- Financial Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Management
- Mentoring and Training
- Computer Literate
- Client and Industry relations
- Experience in Banqueting and Hospitality Management
- Proficient in MICROS/Opera system
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
