Job Description

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.

Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshva and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.

Prime Function:

• Responsible for assisting the Assistant Manager of Engineering in the overall day to day operations.
• Conform and adhere to the policies & procedures and rules & regulations laid down by hotel in order to achieve the highest levels of uniformity and guest service.
• To supervise the upkeep and maintenance of all the equipment of the company.
• Any matter which may affect the interests of hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.

People Management

• Establish and maintain seamless co-ordination & co-operation with all departments of Novotel Puneto ensure maximum cooperation, productivity, morale and guest service.
• Provide effective support to the team to enable them to deliver effective and efficient services.
• Respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Motivate and develop staff to ensure smooth functioning of the department.

• Ensure that the team is trained for all safety provisions.

Financial Management

• Ensure optimal, cost effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.

Operational Management

• Check and ensure that the temperature of cold stores, public areas etc. are maintained as per the specifications.
• Check and ensure the working condition of fire detectors, fire fighting systems, transformers, electrical systems, etc.
• Coordinate with other departments for regular servicing and testing of equipment.
• Check and ensure that proper safety measures have been adhered to and also ensure maintenance of all fire fighting equipment.
• Ensure that all the first aid kits are available for use in their proper places.
• To supervise the operations of Air-conditioning plant, boilers, pumps etc.
• Ensure that desired level of water is maintained in water storage tanks.
• Ensure correct maintenance of all equipment in conjunction with the other user departments & stay abreast of technological advances in surveillance & safety equipment.

Hygiene / Personal safety / Environment:

• Ensures that the workplace and storage areas remain clean and tidy
• Respects the instructions and safety guidelines for the equipment (s)he uses
• Applies the hotel's security regulations (in case of fire etc)
• Applies the ISO 9001 quality certification requirements that impact his/her role
• Respects the hotel's commitments to the "Environment Charter" (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc) and meets Ibis' ISO 14001 environmental commitments as applicable to the role, if the hotel is involved in the programme.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Secondary / High school education
• Trade Certificate with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar capacity Good reading and oral proficiency in English language

Additional Information

Competencies

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times