Marine Biologist and Ocean Activities coordinator.

Job Description

We are looking for an engaging, technically and scientifically proficient marine biologist with solid communication skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will have research experience in their field and excellent interpersonal abilities to work harmoniously on teams at all levels of scientific expertise. A Marine Biologist and Ocean Activities Coordinator’s responsibilities include exploring the deep ocean, studying plants and animals that live there. Along with regular work come exciting opportunities for research expeditions to various locations around our world's oceans.

Responsibilities

Develop and research the relationships of organisms in the marine environment
Study characteristics of animals in the ocean such as their species interaction, diseases, movement patterns, etc.
Analyses the effect of human activity on marine ecosystems
Collect biological data and specimens to analyse
Monitor and manage wildlife populations and invasive plants and animals

Write research papers and articles explaining their findings
Marine conservation. (Educate guest and staffs about conservation efforts.)
Manage pollution level.
Coordinate ocean engagement activities for guests.
Coral planting

Qualifications/Requirements:

Graduate with bachelor’s degree in marine biology. (Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply.)
University degree with formal aquatic research experience preferred
Active and Energetic
Keen observation skills 
Good communication skills
Sound reasoning and judgment skills to draw conclusions from observations and research
Excellent interpersonal skills in working closely with others

Restaurant & Bar Manager

Job Description

We are searching for a committed, proactive Restaurant & Bar Manager who would enjoy work in an exciting, fast-paced environment. The Bar Manager will promote and grow the business, hire and train waitstaff, and ensure that guest are receiving excellent drinks, food, and service. You will also manage inventory and resources, plan promotional events, ensure that quality and safety controls are followed, maintain current licenses and update vendor contracts, create schedules, and set business objectives to increase profits and maximize customer satisfaction. You should also be able to work with diverse personalities and diffuse tense situations. To succeed as a Restaurant & Bar Manager, you should be observant and could think critically and efficiently. You should be a skilled communicator with excellent problem solving, observation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the business aspects of the bar, such as keeping a current liquor license, taking inventory and reordering supplies, managing budgets, and setting goals.

• Training staff to provide excellent service to guests.

• Creating effective schedules and quickly resolving conflicts to ensure that restaurant & bar is well staffed during peak periods.

 • Setting and enforcing quality and safety controls.

 • Ensuring licenses are updated and in line with current legislation.

• Working with diverse personalities both on the staff and guest.

• Planning and taking part in promotional events.

• Diffusing tense situations between guest or staff members to prevent possible safety or legal issues, ejecting unruly persons, if needed.

 • Maintaining a fun, safe atmosphere for guest.

• Ability to walk, stand, and occasionally carry heavy items in a fast-paced, stressful     environment.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Restaurant or management experience or more education is generally preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in role or similar roles.

• Strong understanding of business management and accounting principles within Hospitality     Industry.

• Must be flexible to work on afternoon shifts.

• Excellent computer, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to diffuse tense situations and resolve conflicts.

• Willingness to work during peak hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Effectively delegate responsibilities and maximize resources.

Conference & events coordinator

Job Description

Loloata is an Island Resort that organizes many meetings, conferences, and events throughout the year for internal and external partners. We’re looking for a highly skilled event coordinator who can help make these gatherings consistently efficient, cost-effective, and memorable. The ideal candidate will be able to evaluate and negotiate with vendors, collaborate with the legal team in drafting service contracts, and manage communications with attendees, speakers, and client stakeholders. Above all, the event coordinator must be comfortable in a leadership role that demands a creative, business-driven mindset and lasting relationships with vendors.

Responsibilities

Develop a complete understanding of the requirements for every event
Schedule guests, draft and finalize contracts, and lock down day-of logistics
Develop content for event materials and work with graphic designer to produce
Coordinate with teams for personnel as needed across all functions of an event (ex: registration, setup, catering, audio/visual)
Handle day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, BEO reviews, vendor monitoring, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attendee participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution
Uphold the company’s mission and vision with every event
Own every aspect of an event, from venue choice to success metrics
Always keep budgets and timelines under control.
Develop an actionable plan for fundraising and managing monthly cash flow
Comply with all national and local regulations
Meet and greet guest on arrival.

Qualification /Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in hospitality management or public relations
Minimum of 3-years + experience in the role similar role.
Experience in event planning or event coordination in a corporate environment
Proven track record of creative, successful events.
Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing, and communications
Excellent organizational, communication, negotiating, and multitasking skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset

Established relationships with vendors
Experience in managing budgets and tracking expenses
Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, and Excel.           
Familiar with IDS software is an advantage.

Promotions & marketing Admin

Job Description

The Promotions & Marketing Administrator is a combined role of both internal/external sales and digital marketing and is responsible for group & venue sales activities, including supervising contracts, driving sales revenue, managing customer and vendor relations, and related sales performance. The Promotion & Marketing will ensure that all client needs and requirements for all groups/events are attended and surpassed from inception to follow up. This individual will additionally help manage accounts receivable, perform internal & external marketing and analysis, monitor and manage social media channels, whilst ensuring content on hotel/OTA websites/primary platforms are consistently up to date.

Responsibilities

• Manage the efforts and activities of the reservations department for groups and venue rentals in      alignment with corporate revenue goals and objectives.

 • Responsible for creating proposals, contracts, entering group rooming lists and group blocks for all market segments. Then communicating with all departments.

 • Ensure that groups/events adhere to terms & conditions outlined in contracts.

 • Coordinate with 3rd party companies to organize catering, rentals, staff etc.

 • Serve as on-site manager to assist with service personnel and ensure implementation of events needs are timely and seamless; or assigning a designate as needed.

 • To meet and greet group leaders and work closely with groups to ensure satisfaction during their stay. Then following up with groups after departure for feedback on the success of the group.

 • Prepare group & event resumes monthly to ensure communication is clear throughout all hotel departments and third-party vendors.

• To ensure that all group details are neatly organized and clearly noted in the hotel property management system, and that billing is accurate post-stay.

 • Maintain contracts and relations with groups while inventing ways to attract new groups.

 • Develop, prepare, and deliver sales materials, trade show exhibits, conference appearances, and other promotional programs.

 • Keep hotel website/OTA extranet/primary platform content is up to date and accurate i.e.. Photo content, amenities, hotel policies etc.

 • Internal/External marketing analysis monthly.

• Managing social media presence and growing communities and advocates on all primary platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.

• Replying to comments, inquiries, questions, and interactions on all primary platforms.

• Creating paid digital advertisements for Facebook, Instagram, and Google.

• Effective measurement of KPIs on all platforms, sharing monthly strategies and summaries with all departments for holistic engagement and alignment.

• Formulate incentives plans, trainings, resources, and materials to encourage sales department staff. Analyses the effectiveness of sales programs/promotions; recommend and implement changes based on findings.

 • Manage the back end of the website, content, meta descriptions, and SEO best practices.

• Will manage and reconcile all receivable accounts and follow up with aging accounts.

• Full participation within Management Meetings, with on-going presentation of new Sales and Marketing information. Facilitating brainstorming with all departments for new business promotions and ideas to enhance our brand awareness and customer loyalty.

• Continued internal/external analysis of overall business for further improvements.

• Complete other duties as directed and required from the Front Office Manager or Rooms Division Manager. Will be cross trained and work as a front desk agent when required.

Qualification/Requirements

• A dedicated customer service professional that is committed to the highest quality standards.

• Being the face of the hotel, the sales coordinator needs to be well groomed and must always dress professionally.

• University degree in related field.

• Minimum 2 years of hotel sales experience required.

 • Experience in all aspects of sales, including growth strategies, distribution channel management, account development, and business planning.

• Ability to examine and re-engineer sales operations, form new policies, develop, and implement new strategies.

• Solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.

 • Excellent teamwork and team building skills.

• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with key business partners and customers.

• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.

 • Ability to create and edit sales materials and presentations.

 • Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

 • Ability to coordinate and organize meetings, exhibits, and other events.

• High level of proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Google Analytics, Facebook etc…

• Knowledge of IDS software is an advantage.