Assistant Manager Recreational Services

Fairmont Royal Pavilion is a beautiful 75 room property located on the platinum coast of beautiful Barbados, which focuses on the growth and development of staff by offering learning opportunities to gain valuable experience in the business.  You will be eligible for a number of employee benefits including 50% discounts on use of restaurants, ability to stay at the hotels in the Accor Group at discounted rates, medical, pension etc.

• Oversee and direct operations of water-sports, pool, and beach areas, ensuring strict adherence to guest satisfaction standards and safety protocols
• Implement and supervise structured children's and inclement weather programmes with utmost attention to detail
• Provide critical support to department head in budgeting, forecasting, and payroll management to ensure fiscal responsibility
• Implement and maintain a rigorous staff training regimen and conduct thorough daily inspections to uphold quality control standards
• Orchestrate staffing logistics, develop comprehensive procedural manuals, and conduct essential daily briefings
• Rigorously monitor and manage the maintenance and cleanliness of all recreational facilities and equipment to meet the highest standards

• Possession of a University degree or Diploma in Tourism / Hotel Management is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a team environment
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with motorised and non-motorised watersports equipment
• A service-oriented disposition is imperative for this role
• Proficiency in managing competing demands through effective prioritisation is essential
• Superior organisational skills coupled with exemplary communication and interpersonal abilities are required
• Proven track record of robust problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional aptitude for cultivating and maintaining professional relationships
• A minimum of five years' experience in a comparable position within a five-star resort environment is highly desirable.
• To know how to swim and be certified in first aid.
• Legal authorisation to work in Barbados is a prerequisite

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