ELECTRICIAN (Engineering) - Holiday Inn Salmiyah - Kuwait

At InterContinental Hotels Group, we own, operate and franchise more than 3500 hotels, offering close to half a million guest rooms in nearly 100 countries. By bringing your expertise and passion to any one of our brands, you will help us achieve our vision: to be the most preferred, admired and successful hotel company the world over.

The Electrical Technician is responsible for the efficient operation of the outside restaurant and all its equipment, ancillary maintenance and repair services. Grounds and external facilities all fall within the span of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities
•Primarily responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of equipment's.
•Provide advice to Chief Engineer on all aspects of maintenance support, environmental controls and the operational efficiency of all the equipment's.
•Ensure adherences to all statutory regulations and fire codes by regularly reviewing policies and safety procedures. •Perform routine preventive maintenance of all equipment's.

Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Possess hands on working knowledge of commercial equipment.
2. Two years verifiable experience in commercial equipment with focus on maintenance and repair.
3. Completed at least relevant vocational education.
4. Knowledge of fire, life and safety procedure
4. Multi-tasking ability
6. Good command of English language (oral and written)
7. Local Hire w/ Article 18 visa is a priority

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Hr Learning And Development Coordinator - Holiday Inn Kuwait

FUNCTION: Under the general guidance of the Learning & Development Manager, and within the limits of InterContinental Hotels Group policies, procedures and Human Resource Framework, responsible for managing the hotel’s implements policies and procedures, training function thus bringing Room To be yourself alive. The Training Coordinator position impacts on the skills, knowledge and attitudes of every hotel employee and ensures the availability and use of effective resources. The position also plays a leading role in promoting the desired work culture around Our Winning Ways

Internal Contacts: Interact with the Heads of Departments and all employees

External Contacts: Closely liaises with colleges & Universities, Vocational Institutes and other training institutes in the city. Area Director of Human Resources and Training, employee benefits representatives, attorneys, applicants, government officials, colleges and universities, competitors and other members of the local community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•  Prepares and implements the bi-annual hotel training and development plan and Training Need Analyses to meet the identified training needs of a five star deluxe hotel operation.
•  Assist Learning & Development Manager in preparing the annual training budgets and adheres to the provision of the budget.
•  Facilitate training sessions and workshops with effective lively manner
•  Provide proper induction and Orientation to new hires as per IHG Onboarding procedure
•  Provide New Hires with Job Description and Training plan
•  Monitors the preparation and use of standard manuals in all outlets and departments.
•  Ensure all staffs undergo hotel orientation.
•  Overseas and controls the voluntary cross training system.
•  Develops, conduct and evaluates training sessions and courses for internal and external trainees.
•  Maintains a craft training system to meet the initial and development needs of operational staff.
•  Ensures that the hotel trainings standards and action plans of the hotel review made are implemented.
•  Conducts departmental training reviews on a bi-monthly basis.
•  Conducts bi-monthly coordinators meetings and minutes the discussion point.
•  Develops and maintains contact with educational establishment to promote Holiday Inn Kuwait and hospitality industry in general.
•  Ensures that the hotel training records are maintained and updated.
•  Prepares monthly training report, detailing training activities in the previous month.
•  Monitors present and future trends, practices and systems in the field of training and makes recommendation for change when necessary.
•  Liaises with the vocational training authority, ensures compliance with government rules and regulations concerning training.
•  Prepare and follow up management induction program.
•  Prepare and monitor internal and external trainees’ plans.
•  Assists in carrying out the maintenance plans of the various I TOOLS projects in the hotel.
•  Assist in hygiene development centre.
•  Quarterly Audits to be conducted for all outlets outside the hotel.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Possess good judgment and decision making capability.
• Able to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Able to work under stress to meet tight deadlines and handling multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated, independent and proactive
• Strong client orientation, including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with client departments.

Qualifications
• Solid computer skills; proficiency in the use of office software products (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc)
• Excellent ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner in English (both oral and written).  Arabic knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience in a customer service environment
• At least 2 year of working experience in the related field or equivalent training is required for this position

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SousChef - JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City - Kuwait

Job Description
With more than 300 managed properties worldwide (including conference centers) our flagship brand, Marriott Hotels & Resorts celebrates the drive, focus, and resilience of our guests while focusing on exceptional service and genuine comfort. As part of the Marriott Hotels & Resorts team, you'll work to make the most of the travel experience of each and every guests. Find Your World™ at Marriott Hotels & Resorts.

JOB SUMMARY
Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met
• Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
• Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Performs all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
• Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

Leading Kitchen Operations
• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Maintains the productivity level of employees.
• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
• Recognizes success performance and produces desired results.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Handles guest problems and complaints.

Maintaining Culinary Goals
• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Utilizes the Labor Management System to effectively schedule to business demands and for tracking of employee time and attendance.
• Trains employees in safety procedures.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
• Brings issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities
• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings. 

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HVAC & Refrigeration Technician - JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City - Kuwait

Job Description
With more than 300 managed properties worldwide (including conference centers) our flagship brand, Marriott Hotels & Resorts celebrates the drive, focus, and resilience of our guests while focusing on exceptional service and genuine comfort. As part of the Marriott Hotels & Resorts team, you'll work to make the most of the travel experience of each and every guests. Find Your World™ at Marriott Hotels & Resorts.

Job Summary
      Respond and attend to guest repair requests. Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues. Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio). Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment. Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed. Record information for unfinished calls prior to shift change.

     Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; and properly store flammable materials. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

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Hr Learning And Development Coordinator - Holiday Inn Kuwait

FUNCTION: Under the general guidance of the Learning & Development Manager, and within the limits of InterContinental Hotels Group policies, procedures and Human Resource Framework, responsible for managing the hotel’s implements policies and procedures, training function thus bringing Room To be yourself alive. The Training Coordinator position impacts on the skills, knowledge and attitudes of every hotel employee and ensures the availability and use of effective resources. The position also plays a leading role in promoting the desired work culture around Our Winning Ways

Internal Contacts: Interact with the Heads of Departments and all employees

External Contacts: Closely liaises with colleges & Universities, Vocational Institutes and other training institutes in the city. Area Director of Human Resources and Training, employee benefits representatives, attorneys, applicants, government officials, colleges and universities, competitors and other members of the local community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•  Prepares and implements the bi-annual hotel training and development plan and Training Need Analyses to meet the identified training needs of a five star deluxe hotel operation.
•  Assist Learning & Development Manager in preparing the annual training budgets and adheres to the provision of the budget.
•  Facilitate training sessions and workshops with effective lively manner
•  Provide proper induction and Orientation to new hires as per IHG Onboarding procedure
•  Provide New Hires with Job Description and Training plan
•  Monitors the preparation and use of standard manuals in all outlets and departments.
•  Ensure all staffs undergo hotel orientation.
•  Overseas and controls the voluntary cross training system.
•  Develops, conduct and evaluates training sessions and courses for internal and external trainees.
•  Maintains a craft training system to meet the initial and development needs of operational staff.
•  Ensures that the hotel trainings standards and action plans of the hotel review made are implemented.
•  Conducts departmental training reviews on a bi-monthly basis.
•  Conducts bi-monthly coordinators meetings and minutes the discussion point.
•  Develops and maintains contact with educational establishment to promote Holiday Inn Kuwait and hospitality industry in general.
•  Ensures that the hotel training records are maintained and updated.
•  Prepares monthly training report, detailing training activities in the previous month.
•  Monitors present and future trends, practices and systems in the field of training and makes recommendation for change when necessary.
•  Liaises with the vocational training authority, ensures compliance with government rules and regulations concerning training.
•  Prepare and follow up management induction program.
•  Prepare and monitor internal and external trainees’ plans.
•  Assists in carrying out the maintenance plans of the various I TOOLS projects in the hotel.
•  Assist in hygiene development centre.
•  Quarterly Audits to be conducted for all outlets outside the hotel.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Possess good judgment and decision making capability.
• Able to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Able to work under stress to meet tight deadlines and handling multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated, independent and proactive
• Strong client orientation, including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with client departments.

Qualifications
• Solid computer skills; proficiency in the use of office software products (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc)
• Excellent ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner in English (both oral and written).  Arabic knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience in a customer service environment
• At least 2 year of working experience in the related field or equivalent training is required for this position

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SousChef - JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City - Kuwait

Job Description
With more than 300 managed properties worldwide (including conference centers) our flagship brand, Marriott Hotels & Resorts celebrates the drive, focus, and resilience of our guests while focusing on exceptional service and genuine comfort. As part of the Marriott Hotels & Resorts team, you'll work to make the most of the travel experience of each and every guests. Find Your World™ at Marriott Hotels & Resorts.

JOB SUMMARY
Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met
• Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
• Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Performs all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
• Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

Leading Kitchen Operations
• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Maintains the productivity level of employees.
• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
• Recognizes success performance and produces desired results.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Handles guest problems and complaints.

Maintaining Culinary Goals
• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Utilizes the Labor Management System to effectively schedule to business demands and for tracking of employee time and attendance.
• Trains employees in safety procedures.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
• Brings issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities
• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

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Senior Site Architect - SSH - Kuwait

Job Description
SSH specialises in the delivery of world class construction projects in the MENA region. We are a rapidly expanding multidisciplinary firm with over 50 years' expertise in architecture, engineering, infrastructure and construction supervision.
 SSH are respected project leaders, trusted international partners and reputable employers. We aim to be the consultant, strategic partner and employer of choice for the MENA region. Our continued participation in the region's premier construction projects reflects our world class expertise in specialist markets and our unrivalled local knowledge.

 Purpose:
 To support continued growth we are currently recruiting experienced Site Architects. Working on high profile projects and reporting to the Resident Engineer, your role will be to supervise and verify the quality control of site Architectural works in full conformity with all contract documents for the project. This is a rare opportunity to develop your career with an organisation that has a strong management team, an aggressive growth plan, and is delivering some of the most exciting projects in the Middle East and North Africa region.

 Responsibilities:
•Undertake overview supervision duties on site to ensure general compliance of the works with shop drawings, specification and contract requirements and when necessary cause to address deficiencies associate with the same.
•Coordinate all aspects of submittals, review and approvals against contract requirements and when applicable report and advise on deviations from the same.
•Report on a daily basis to the RE on all activities occurred on site.
•Assist the RE in all aspects of the final Acceptance of the work and close-out all applicable contracts related to the same.
•Coordinate with the team on site to ensure that contractual obligations are met.
•Gives clear, concise and understandable instructions to Contractors to avoid abortive works and errors.
•Follows up with Staff to ensure compliance with requirements.

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Senior Operations Manager - Gaucho Grill - Kuwait - M H Alshaya Co

Job DescriptionThe finest Argentine steaks! Personality, passion and professionalism! You will need to demonstrate these qualities to join the Gaucho family. We offer an unrivalled induction and training program and excellent development opportunities for career minded professionals with personality and a real love of genuine hospitality.

The Role:
As Senior Operations Manager you will be responsible for leading a team of Operations Managers and/or Area Managers to seek opportunities and initiatives that result in the achievement of the business plan. You will also be responsible for all operational aspects of brand, marketing and visual impact across a market.

Responsibilities include:
- Driving and delivering sales performance and profit return- Managing manpower performance and development- Monitoring conditions and trends within the local market.

You will have/be:
- Senior management experience with a multi-site retail brand- Educated to degree level or equivalent- Experience of managing across a wide geographical area- The ability to identify and deliver initiatives to enhance business and increase sales- Experience of managing sales objectives and operational costs in line with an agreed business plan.

International experience would be an advantage.

M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world's most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 2,600 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.

Alshaya's stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 40,000 people from over 110 nationalities.

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Brand Manager - Kuwait - M H Alshaya Co

Job Description
Debenhams is a leading department store chain that originated in the UK and carries a full range of cosmetics, womenswear, lingerie, accessories, menswear, childrenswear and home. The store offers a unique combination of exclusive designer brands, international brands and Debenhams' own collection. Our customers are enticed inside because we stock the latest trends, and the customer service ensures customers return. As a brand we are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and driven.

The Role:
You will be accountable for ensuring the brand is appropriately represented in all markets and championed effectively. Through building the annual business plan and ongoing reporting and re-forecasting, you will have responsibility for ensuring delivery on merchandise planning, driving sales strategies and achieving standards agreed by the host brand. In addition, you will participate in business improvement projects to ensure brand requirements are represented in all business-wide initiatives and systems.

You will have/be:
- At least 3 years' experience in a senior merchandising role, ideally within a PLC or successful private retail company- Previous retail sector experience- Educated to degree level- Knowledge of key merchandising planning principles and systems- Excellent numeric, analytic and IT skills- Self driven, energetic, enthusiastic and creative.

M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world's most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 2,600 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.

Alshaya's stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 40,000 people from over 110 nationalities.

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Restaurant Manager - The Sultan Center - Al Farawaniyah - Kuwait

Job Description
Ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction to maximize sales and operating profits.
 Maintaining full Financial Statement accountability for Sales, Operating Expenses and Operating Profits for the Restaurant
 Developing and leading in the implementation of strategic and tactical plans designed for increasing Guest Satisfaction and initiating improvements for meeting agreed targets
 Ensuring adherence to the annual operating plan and budgets
 Ensuring that all employees maintain effective guest relations and company standards
 Interviewing, selecting, hiring, training, developing, promoting and recommending salary changes for all members of the Restaurant team.
 Planning and preparing work schedules and assigning employees specific duties and responsibilities
 Planning, submitting for approval & implementing Capital Expenditure projects required by the Restaurant
 Completing daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts
 Coordinating training and development needs for employees, evaluating their performance and implementing rewards and disciplinary procedures as required
 Conducting weekly meetings and reviewing all areas of performance and identifying areas for improvement
 Maintaining the facilities physical image, maintenance, equipment, inventory, cash and cash equivalencies
 Developing weekly, periodic and annual operating sales and profit projections

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Senior Training Officer - GUST - Kuwait

• Create classes, and training activities on the system.
• Create customer's record on the system.
• Prepare the instructors weekly schedule.
• Supervise the readiness of course material, catering, training hall and IT training requirements.
• Prepare daily registration report. Generate statistics on how many daily registrations, and how much it cost.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, and send them to the Operations Manager and the Finance department.
• Monitors the utilization reports of instructors, classrooms, and attendance.
• Monitors the quality of delivery, and assures that quality standards are met.
• Co-ordinate with management for new programs.
• Collect feedback from reports being given, and from Instructors about participants.

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Sports Coaches – Part Time - GUST - Kuwait

GUST is looking to recruit qualified sports coaches on a part time basis for the below fields:

1. Tennis coach (Male/Female)
2. Table Tennis coach
3. Football coach (Male/Female)
4. Volleyball coach (Male/Female)
5. Basketball coach (Male/Female)
6. Fitness coach for (Male/Female)
7. Martial arts coach
8. Swimming coach (Male/Female)

Coaches are expected to work actively with the Athletic Dept., to develop, and enhance the sports activities of the university for the students, staff, and community

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Executive Advertising And Promotion - Al Sayer Group - Kuwait

Job Summary/Purpose:
Coordinate advertising campaigns and promotional events to support the marketing plans.

Responsibilities:
1.Coordinate all advertising and promotion activities related to Toyota, Lexus and Certified cars.
2.Coordinate and follow up on actual advertising & promotion events and mall displays.
3.Design structure & procedures of advertising & promotion outdoor events and mall displays.
4.Extract customer details from business object software to communicate and motivate customers of company's sales, service and parts promotions.
5.Conduct descriptive statistics in SPSS software and analyze customer feedback.
6.Collect prices and items (gifts/giveaways) from external suppliers and select appropriate ones to serve the aim of each advertising & promotional campaign.
7.Receive all marketing requirements from sister companies and implement as per their required objectives.
8.Coordinate with external suppliers to fulfill the corporate services requirements.
9.Follow up with advertising agency and media booking agency on the implementation of media plan.
10.Implement changes required on the text, images and specifications of advertisements and submit to Assistant manager Advertising & promotion.
11.Upload documents & maintain records of advertising and promotion activities and process workflows on the system.
12.Reserve malls and hotels prime locations to serve advertising and promotional campaign objectives

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Call Center Agents - Al Sayer Group - Kuwait

Al-Sayer Group Holding invites dynamic and energetic people to join our winning team for the below mentioned position:-

BILINGUAL CALL CENTER AGENTS
Accountabilities:
• Contact prospective customers to sell the company’s products or services.
• Achieve weekly and monthly targets.
• Contact customers and update customer account information.
• Answer incoming customer general inquiries, complaints etc.
• Create various work related requests in response to customer queries and needs and follow up until they are realized.
• Contact customers for special offers and promotions, service campaign etc.
• Follow up with the customers to understand if their complaints are resolved or take feedback on the Company services.
• Perform other related duties as requested.
• The employee will be expected to work in shifts.

Eligible candidates may walk in to the open day with copies of the following documents:
• CV
• Passport
• Residency (Current and Previous)
• Civil ID
• Work Permit
• 1 Photograph

Location: Kuwait Free Trade Zone, Al Sayer Call Center Building, Building 2, Shuwaikh, Kuwait

Date and Time: Friday, 19th September 2014 between 8.00am to 12.00noon

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Service Engineer - Civil and Decor - Kout Food Group - Kuwait

The role is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of high quality services within the allocated budget pertaining to Civil and Decor work for Kout Food Group.

-Managing all Electronic Maintenance Requests (EMRs) that originate from the outlets
-Managing all Job Order Assignments (JOAs) raised by authorized persons in the Property Department
-Conduct facility Safety Standards audits related to civil and décor works. Produce assessment and evaluation reports with recommendations
-Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQs) with details and specifications
-Manage the tender procedure related to assigning jobs to contractors
-Site supervision of work being carried out
-Certify work carried out by contractors for payment processing purposes
-Regular communication on work progress
-Submit periodical progress and status reports on jobs assigned to contractors
-Coordinate with the relevant parties for the required services and technical support

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Brand Manager - Al Yasra Fashion - Kuwait

Source brands, manage brand supplier relations and undertake purchasing, drive brand performance, replenishment stock rotation and stock analyses of the brands.

Brand Management :
1. Act as prime interface with the brands for all activities, ensure all functional areas are aware of brands values and benefits to customers through effective marketing.
2. Provide support to operations teams by training on specific brand information and rolling out of new collections across stores.
3. Ensure that all marketing and promotional activities are conducted in accordance with brand guidelines.
4. Visit stores across different locations for brand performance evaluation and staff support.
5. Drive the brands performance and review with division head and operations manager on a monthly and quarterly basis to take necessary actions.

Stock Management:
1. Plan & analyze current brands stocks to maximize sales turnover by ensuring accurate, timely and commercial sales planning and reforecast for both like-for-like and new stores.
2. Follow up brands receipt with supplier, shipping and warehouse managers and ensure that quantities being delivered to shops on time and accurate.
3. Review stock availability and ensure proper rotation across all shops as per business needs.

Planning and Execution:
1. Execute the business plan in liaison with Marketing Manager, Operations Manager and Division Head to reflect brand positioning and image, negotiate key aspects of the planned delivery with the brand.
2. Plan and implement events calendar for positive brand building through promotional activities that maintains brand integrity and values.

Financial Controls and Profitability Management
1. Plan and maximize the sales and profit contribution of the brand.
2. Timely management of retail price management.
3. Ensure brand delivers business plan profit through delivery of both volume and cash margin, maintain brand profitability by management of full price and mark down, intake margins, level of mark down activity and terminal stock.
4. Maximize and drive sell out through Financial Analysis, Stock Management and Focus with sales team in all shops.

People Management
1. Ensure to provide proper product Knowledge, motivation and coaching for team at shops.
2. Ensure team receives necessary training and development as per job level to reflect on their capabilities and customer service.
3. Ensure succession plan in place and implementing properly.

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Adjunct Faculty Openings - GUST / Gulf University for Science / Technology - Kuwait

Gulf University for Science & Technology has openings for potential Adjunct Faculty teaching positions for the 2014/2015 Academic Year.

The specific areas of interest are:
o College of Arts & Science:
- Computer Science
- English (Literature, Education, Linguistics)
- Mass Communications (Radio & TV Production, PR, Visual communication)

o College of Business Administration:
- Accounting & MIS.
- Economics & Finance
- Business Administration (Management, Marketing, Human Resources,
Business Law)
Skills

All Applicants:
1- Preferably a PhD degree holder from an accredited university where English is the language of the applicants OR a Master degree with 5 years of professional experience.
2- Residents of Kuwait.

• The openings will remain open until the positions are filled.
• The Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter, complete
CV to this email (recruitment at gust.edu.kw) OR to register with the GUST HR portal
at http://careers.gust.edu.kw and submit the CV through the system.

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PR Director - GUST / Gulf University for Science / Technology - Kuwait

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, and disability of college students, faculty and staff.
2. Bachelor’s degree in public relations or other related field.
3. Nine (9) years professional public relations and media.
4. Experience supervising photography, web design, social media and publications.
5. Professional writing and editing experience and extensive work with writers, photographers, graphic designers and printers.
6. Ability plan for and react to crisis issues.
7. Management of projects from start to finish.
8. Oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English.

• Develop an effective internal and external communications plan that develops and leverages the GUST brand.
• Develop, integrate, and implement PR activities designed to enhance GUST’s brand.
• Ensure that campus events are consistent with the GUST ’17 Strategic Plan and GUST’s brand.
• Event analysis and services for all major university events and ceremonies to include dignitaries and diplomatic protocol.
• Create and launch new media (social) and marketing.
• Evaluate an integrated strategic communications plan to broaden awareness of GUST’s programs and priorities and advance the GUST’s brand identity.
• Refine GUST’s core messages to ensure brand consistency.
• Resolve public affairs issues.
• Serve as the manager for media relations, the news service; Board of Trustees, Presidential and Executive Council communications.
• Serve as executive editor for the development, production and maintenance of the University’s internal and external communication vehicles, including the main website, marketing materials, publications, newsletters, invitations, flyers, advertisements, and annual reports.
• Responsible for updating and enforcing the GUST graphics and style guide.

APPLICATION:
1. Only applications and materials submitted online will receive consideration.
2. Completion of the online application form.
3. Attach a cover letter addressing the preferred qualifications for the position.
4. Attach a current resume of all work experience, formal education and training and any other information pertinent to the position.
If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application materials.

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Communication Officer - Al Babtain Group - Kuwait

Bachelor degree from an accredited university.

Act as point of contact with all Group suppliers head offices as per the business & Top Management requirements.
Handle and follow up in/out correspondences in addition admin and control document system.

Main Position Functions:
-Communicate with suppliers head office for all business requirements upon to management requests and follow accordingly.
-Identify and classify suppliers’ correspondences, documents or other files contents according to confidentiality level, purposes , sender /receiver actions in timely& professional manners.
-Follow up with top management for new suppliers ‘requests, complains needful approvals /signatures till end up within accomplished tasks as requested.
-Strictly following up for all suppliers’ contracts’ expiration dates , licenses renewing & issuing ,registration of suppliers names in government authorities …etc accordingly with concerned managers /employee in each company.
-Keep informed for new changes in business organization charts such as promotions or new recruits for communication channel purpose.
-Establish & develop archival system to facilitate of obtaining historical data with easiness & accessibility upon to time requested.
-Update the archival & historical records periodically & maintain hard copies in organized filing system.
-Maintain confidentiality of all documents or correspondences dealing with and deliver the needful documents to whom in charge or delegated employee as per management decision.
-Act accordingly with Suppliers’ head office & group department heads for top management business visits & arrange the needful with concerned employees.
-Perform all administrative tasks or services in order to ensure of accomplished tasks accurately & timely.

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Payroll Officer - Dar Al-Shifa Hospital - Kuwait

Provides support to Human Resources Department by handling all payroll issues and related activities within the hospital. Must have a clear understanding of the hospital’s business objectives and be able to devise and implement the hospital’s policies and procedure.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact and communicate with people
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Send your CV to: hrjobs@daralshifa.com