Director of MFL - September 2020 - -Dubai
Dubai -About the Role GEMS Wellington International School is looking to appoint an inspiring and passionate linguist to lead a vibrant and dynamic department. The Director of Modern Foreign Languages position is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic leader with previous experience and responsibility for the leadership and management of languages across a school, and staff within the department. The role will be hugely rewarding and will provide an excellent platform for career development and promotion to Senior Leadership positions. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, hardworking and committed to the school’s vision and ethos. The responsibility allowance and timetable remission are commensurate with the professionalism and commitment required. Key duties and responsibilities will include: Develop the vision for Modern Foreign Languages in the forthcoming years to support the aims, priorities and ethos of the school. Quality assure and maintain the outstanding learning and teaching of Modern Foreign Languages within specific phases and across the school. Plan for the continuous training and development of staff within the Modern Foreign Languages department. Implement the process of strategic action planning, target setting and monitoring for all teachers and post-holders. Review the Modern Foreign Languages curriculum to ensure the best possible outcomes for students with seamless transitions between each phase of the school. Drive the National Agenda priorities associated directly with Education, ensuring practice and key messages are embedded. Manage the Languages resources across the school to include the ordering and renewing of resources and equipment within the specified budget. Develop the schools Extra-Curricular Languages Program, providing high-quality opportunities for learning. Organise Languages trips that are educational, inspirational and fun for our students to attend. Lead and undertake the performance management reviews of the Modern Foreign Languages leaders and teachers. Where appropriate, support the interview/selection process for teacher recruitment and ensure effective induction of new staff. Actively pursue your own professional development as a leader. To be considered for this role, you should have: A full teaching qualification, holding aBEd, PGCE or equivalent 2 years experience as a leader Experience working in a through school environment (age 3-18) is preferred A track record of raising achievement and improving outcomes for students Experience working in an international setting is preferred About Your Benefits All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including: Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence, and end of Service Gratuity. GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day to day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.
Team Leader - Culinary (F&B) - -Dubai
Dubai -The Role Building Fun In a never before seen experience, Dubai - Parks and Resorts hosts MOTIONGATE Dubai - - a destination that brings visitors in direct contact with their favorite characters and stories. We are inviting everyone to play a part and as a team member of MOTIONGATE Dubai -, you'll enjoy all the fun that comes with an exciting career. You'll work with a cast of amazingly talented and inspiring people in a job that's so immersive it hardly feels like work. Come and work with an exciting team where we all play a vital part in the story - whether you choose a role serving the delicious food, to maintaining equipment, performing in costume or operating a ride. Whatever your chosen vocation you will help tell compelling, enduring stories and create memories for our guests that will last a lifetime. Play Your Part In this role you are assisting Culinary Executive Sous Chef and Culinary Sous Chef, Culinary Chef De Partie to develop standard recipes which allow the kitchen department to operate at an acceptable cost.Assist Culinary Chef De Party to maximize colleague's productivity in order to minimize payroll costs. Monitor operating costs and take corrective action when necessary to reduce expenses. Main Duties - Organize the section with regard to mise en-place production and its service - Work closely with the Chef and execute direction as communicated following SOPS - Responsible for completing the daily checklist regarding mise-en-place and food storage - Together with his/her Chef de Partie write daily dry store, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of - Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef in order to achieve the high stock rotation desired in his/her section - Maintain good colleague relations and motivate while directing them through designated SOPs - Supervises and assists in preparation and presentation of all food items. Ensures food is fresh and prepared in a timely fashion. - Work to the specifications received by the Culinary Team regarding portion size, quantity and quality as laid out with recipes - Attend meetings as requested by the Culinary Executive Chef /Culinary Executive Sous Chef - Check the main information board regarding changes in any Banquets or other information regarding the organization - Report any problems regarding failure of machinery and small equipment to the Chef de Cuisine and to follow up and ensure necessary work has been carried out - Pass all information to the next shift about functions, product levels or other related business needs - Performing daily spot checks of all portioning tools and providing daily documentation and record keeping of product spoilage. - Cooking duties and related functions as well as ensuring high food quality levels per motiongate standards. - Maintaining a clean work area and ensuring compliance with the municipality HACCP Program. - Understanding and actively participating in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established DPR policies, procedures, training and Team Member involvement activities - Able to follow all Bollywood Park standards and HACCP guidelines. - Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Management Team Requirements Are You a Star? In order to be qualified for this role you should possess the below criteria Essential - Male or female with a pleasing personality - Willing to work in a team - Able to deal with people different nationalities and religions - Completed kitchen apprentice or chefs training courses for at least one year - At least three years in a five start international chain hotel - Should understand how to read recipes and a good knowledge of cooking Desirable - Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic theme park environment - Working hours vary depending on business needs. - Shift Rota system may be required to meet the business needs. - Available for overtime work as schedule requires including weekends and public holidays The Best Part of The Story We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; housing allowance, annual flight allowance, comprehensive medical coverage, life and accident insurance and other generous allowances. We also care about your career development supported by Learning opportunities for those seeking a long-term future in the Company. About the company Dubai - Parks and Resorts offers new heights in experiential entertainment through an inspired concept that brings the best of the east and the west in the entertainment industry. Conceived and developed by Meraas Holding, Dubai - Parks and Resorts articulates the Dubai - leaderships vision of positioning the emirate as a compelling global tourist destination. The first phase of Dubai - Parks and Resorts will comprise three theme parks: motiongate Dubai -, Bollywood Parks Dubai -, and LEGOLAND Dubai -. The development will also feature Riverland - a grand entrance plaza and Lapita, a family themed hotel. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2016. Ground work commenced on site in February 2014
Junior Associate - Dubai Based - Salary Plus Bonuses - Berkeley Assets-Dubai
Dubai -Full-time, PermanentWe are a prestigious private equity firm run by British nationals with a rare opportunity for a Junior Associate - who is already based in Dubai - -to join our team. We are looking for someone that can add value to our business with their hard work, motivation, attitude and team spirit. If you can demonstrate a willingness to learn and display qualities suited to culture of our business then we will provide the opportunity, support and guidance required to help you develop your career with us. Individuals with a passion for hard work and drive will fit in well in our fast paced, results & service oriented global private equity business.Operational Duties: Be the first point of contact to prospective clients.Have a full working knowledge of investments in the GCC arena.Set up meetings between clients looking to work with our company and our Associates.Communicate new ideas to enhance the client experience.Attend networking events organised by the company.Who we need: Native command of English language (other languages are a benefit).Must be well spoken in person and over the telephone.Must be presentable and smart.Hardworking and engaging.Adopt the company culture.Highly motivated.Able to identify clients’ needs and overcome challenges regarding them.Positive, results-driven attitude with a ‘can do’ approach.A previous experience in a customer service role preferred but not essential.A team player and demonstrable proof of this.A desire to progress your career with the firm.Determined & hard working.Previous financial experience is a plus.What we provide: Salary and housing allowanceMedical Insurance.VisaJob Types: Full-time, PermanentExperience:Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:Dubai - (Preferred)
Language:English - as their 1st language (Required)