Waiter or Waitress – Food & Beverage - Zabeel House by Jumei... - Jumeirah Group-Dubai
Dubai -About Jumeirah and the Hotel: At Jumeirah, we are committed to encouraging anddeveloping our colleagues, in a world class environment. We value diversity andequal opportunity, employing over 14,000 colleagues from over 140 differentcountries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western andEastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Our new brand, Zabeel House takes inspiration from our roots – Dubai -.Much like the city where it was created, we too like to push the boundaries tocreate innovative hotel stays. We are curators of ‘whats good’, and buildexperiences that people want to share. The Zabeel House has five key brandvalues. Limitless curiosity is our commitment to engage the guestin the local neighbourhood through sharing our knowledge of the area withguests to inspire them to explore. Inventiveness isour commitment to engage with guests with open minds, with ingenuity, withfresh creativity always thinking outside the box. Honesty reflectsour commitment to always be genuine towards our guests; to have conversationsnot interactions. Freedom relates to Zabeel House designand ambiance – we created a brand that is high on design but low on complexityand our design-led spaces are crafted to allow our guests to have the freedomto be who they want to be and stay how they want to stay. Finally, Belonging reflectshow we want our guests to feel - guests who want to live like a local even ifjust for a day. Our newest property, Zabeel House by Jumeirah – The Greens, offersits guests 210 rooms and suites, a co-work space with meeting rooms, a moderngym, rooftop pool and a number of happening restaurant outlets including avibrant Pan-Asian restaurant. About the role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Waiter or Waitress to join F&B department at ZabeelHouse, The Greens. Your main duties will include the following: Ensures that all colleagues’ activities adhere to and support theCompany Quality Standards. Provides a link between kitchen and service areas. Provides table and or counter service of all menu items. Provides table and or counter service of alcoholic / non-alcoholicbeverages. Updates food and beverage knowledge required to carry out duties. Provides advice on food and beverage to guests. Receives and stores food and beverage adhering to all food hygieneregulations and procedures. Consistently monitors quality of food and beverage being served,and report to the supervisor or assistant outlet manager. Actively uses up-selling techniques to exceed guests’ expectationsand increase revenue. About you: The ideal candidate for this position will have the followingexperience and qualifications: You should have one year of experience in a Food and Beverage department or in a similar role You should also have a good knowledge and understanding of Food & Beverage operations You musthave an experience in using Micros, F&B Application System Excellent English communication skills Additional language would be an advantage About the benefits: This position offers a highly competitive salary and package whichincludes; fully furnished shared accommodation, free transport to and from yourplace of work, uniform, laundry services, meals during working hours, bi-annualflight allowance, medical coverage, life and accident insurance, retail andleisure discounts, 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotelrates.
Senior Project Manager - Acciona-Dubai
Dubai -ACCIONA Producciones y Diseño is looking for a Project Manager for an international project in Dubai -. Mission: Accomplish the general coordination of the installation works on site. Dubai - (UAE). Responsible for managing the project team for delivering the project within the contracted milestones, costs and qualities. The Project Manager main role is to lead and integrate the project team/stakeholders with his seniority, giving guidance, using standards of project management, methods and best practice procedures to run the project on a day-to-day basis towards the established main targets (contracts). Job Description: Administer the Construction Contract within delegated authority.Coordination of interfaces with public agencies and utilities in the areas of schedule, security, and safety.Monitor and report progress of construction work to the client´s engineering team and internally against the baseline schedule.Proactively identify schedule risks and, in concert with the MC, develop mitigation plans addressing the identified risks.Assist in contractual issues and supervise time, cost, and quantity aspects of the Construction Contracts.Confirm daily/weekly and monthly reports reflect actual works completed and are endorsed by other Consultants that may be engaged by the Employer.Participate actively within the preparation of the Project Execution Plan setting up and implement ‘best practice’ management processes and procedures.Responsible to manage construction team (represented by both Contradiction Managers) regarding duties such as site inspections, review of mock-ups and samples and administration of quality control processes and insurance.Establish configuration control of construction related documents and files.Review Contractor and Consultant progress reports and payment requests to confirm all monthly requests are justified based on work satisfactorily completed measured against contract requirements.Review and process Contractor submittals, RFIs and change requests.Maintain Project cost control procedure to measure, control, forecast and report Project cost status.Carry out regular reviews of the construction methodologies to confirm safe and efficient operations on site at all times.Provide oversight of the HSE, security and environmental management programs.In conjunction with the HSE ENG, monitor compliance with applicable environmental and other regulations.Prepare and issue monthly progress report, which includes information on cost, schedules, potential issues, trends, and forecasts.Confirm regular meetings are hold to provide accurate monitoring and communication of issues for timely resolution. Work experience: 15-year experience in international projects.7-year experience in Middle East10-year experience working on the implementation of museography/exhitibion projects. Qualifications: Architecture / Engineering. Professional skills: Fluent in English (B2 or C1 level). Arabic would be an asset.Wide experience in multidisciplinary teams and suppliers management.International contract laws.Fully conversant with Primavera and Microsoft Project.Coordination and monitoring of all disciplines included in the project.Management of the site supervision team and the contractors and sub-contractors.Working knowledge with local and international specifications.Able to control contractors and sub-contractors in conformance with contract documents, drawings and specifications.Able to monitor progress of works.Preparation of progress reports. Additional information: Position based in Dubai - (UAE)Available to travel ACCIONA is a global company with a business model based on sustainability. Its aim is to respond to society’s main needs through the provision of renewable energy, infrastructure, water and services.
Manager - Urban Planning Advisory - -Dubai
Dubai -Acuity is the advisory business from the Atkins Group. With economies being increasingly shaped by the quality of cities, urban infrastructure and the systems that govern them, we help clients with urban development, big infrastructure and energy ambitions to plan and deliver them successfully. Combining deep business acumen with the engineering expertise of Atkins, we offer seamless, end-to-end advisory services that build greater value, and ever rewarding partnerships. Acuity advisory services help clients, governments and real estate developers, achieve genuine benefits from their lands, investment and urban change programmes. We advise at senior levels on complex regulatory and business problems, but we also take a hands-on role, to ensure the solutions aren't just conceived, they are enabled and delivered, by public and private sector together. Our ethos is to stand side-by-side with our clients until the real-world benefits of their investment and change programmes are realised. Job Summary Acuity are currently looking for experienced candidates to further develop their Urban Planning Advisory discipline within the Management Consultancy Service Line to both support future growth and lead the delivery of projects across the MEA region. The ideal candidate should be someone who has a combination of technical skills in strategic urban planning/development planning and acumen for management consultancy and strategic advisory. He or she would have worked in a Consultancy capacity with leading engineering and urban planning consultancies and/or reputable international management consultancies or strategy houses in the Middle East region with a flair for technical subject matter in the field of urban planning/real estate development and management. Candidates should have between five to ten years experience in a relevant field but most of all be flexible to work on multiple engagements and in multiple countries. Acuity is enjoying steady growth in region and is looking to increase headcount by 50% in the next six months with Urban Planning Advisory being a key focus area. The role is based in region and will require travel throughout the GCC. The candidate will be exposed to several industry sectors i.e. Cities & Urban Infrastructure, Real Estate Development, Transport & Aviation and Government, and will work alongside experienced Senior Management Consultants and Technical Specialists from our Group. Technical Responsibilities: Onsite delivery of engagements o Development of technical input, tools and templates to support successful delivery of urban planning and management projects o Lead team of consultants in developing high quality project deliverables - presentations and reports, global best practice research and analysis with expert and advisor input o Project Management in delivering quality deliverables on time and within budget o Plan and conduct stakeholder engagement and presentations to clients o Support Directors and Senior Managers in the management of project risk o Run internal project management processes Project Summary Reports etc. Support and contribute to development of Intellectual Property and Thought Leadership o Establish Subject Matter Expertise o Contribute to publications, speak at conferences and events and raise profile Business Responsibilities: Support business development activities including the preparation of bids, pricing and content development Support Key Account Management and nurturing Client relationships per business strategy Manage Junior Consultants and assign tasks accordingly Leading workstreams / deliverables with oversight from Senior Management Basic Competencies: Shall be degree qualified Five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience in Urban Planning Advisory or a similar position with transferable skills Strong analytical, organizational, multi-tasking, communication, and problem-solving skills Planning and Organizational agility: Accurately scopes length and difficulty of projects, setting realistically aggressive objectives and goals. Compensates for roadblocks and looks ahead to see impact on dependent activities. Excellent communication skills written and spoken English is essential (Arabic preferred) Technical Competencies: Experience in one or more of the Urban Planning Advisory competencies: o City & Regional Planning o Land Use Planning/ Transport Planning/ Infrastructure Planning o Urban/municipal governance and regulatory frameworks o Development control and permitting process o Real Estate Development Planning (large real estate projects) Strong project management credentials and experience o Risk identification and management o Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Preferable to have a minimum 2 years relevant experience in the Middle East with understanding of regional urban morphology, urban planning practices and institutional arrangements. Ability to convey concepts and solutions to a multi-disciplinary team, stakeholders, and higher authorities via oral presentations, written reports, maps and drawings. Core Behaviours: Confidence in leading projects from inception to close in client-facing roles Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders Collaborative mindset as a team player Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and commitment to projects while projecting a professional image Excellent planning and organisation skills Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a proactive manner with a positive attitude Self-motivated and determined to pursue continuous improvement, which is essential to processes & procedures development Function confidently and competently within client environment and has a positive impact on clients perception of Acuity Consistently achieves high quality standards and requires limited direction and supervision Shows flexibility in tasks and location, and deals well with ambiguity Understands when to ask for support and using the correct channels Rewards and Benefits We offer an excellent package which includes: A competitive tax-free salary Accommodation allowance Transportation allowance 22 days annual leave (based on a 5-day working week) Medical and life insurance cover Company gratuity scheme Discretionary bonus scheme Annual flight allowance to point of origin Employee Assistance Program 24-hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants