Sustainability Manager

Raffles Makkah Palace promises the exceptional standards inherent in the Raffles name and enhanced by Arab hospitality values. Raffles Makkah Palace offers 214 Suites & duplex Villas with breathtaking views of the Masjid Al Haram, the Holy Ka'aba and the city. The hotel combines the best of local cuisine and international dishes in each of its four outlets creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere in this diving setting. Guests can also indulge and immerse themselves in a relaxing sensory experience in our world renowned spa and fitness center or hold high-powered business gatherings in any of our state-of-the-art meeting rooms. 

Reporting to the General Manager, the main responsibilities of the Sustainability Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads the sustainability efforts of the Hotel with the General Manager and Hotel Manager overseeing the activities and projects.
• Ensures that the elimination of single-use plastic is achieved 100%, sustained, and maintained.
• Conducts audits to ensure compliance at all times with the Raffles Brand Guidelines.
• Liaises between the Corporate Office and the Hotel for matters relating to Sustainability.
• Coordinates and communicates with other Departments on new directions and initiatives and ensures compliance and adherence to standards.
• Ensures that the Hotel is compliant with the standards and is certified by an accredited Sustainability certifying body.
• Reports the Hotel’s sustainability and Environmental performance and data both internally and externally as required, this includes both internal and external stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, and community organizations.
• Establishes Sustainability partnerships with external organizations, companies, and local government units whenever feasible, by identifying potential partners, initiate contact, explore collaboration opportunities, create a partnership agreement, and continuously monitor and communicate progress towards shared Sustainability goals.
• Identifies areas of improvement in regard to the organization’s Sustainability practices and improve current practices and develop/ implement new practices:
• Energy efficiency improvements, green energy sourcing
• Sustainable F&B (food waste management, food sourcing, food trends)
• Plastic pollution reduction
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Support to local communities & charities
• Biodiversity protection 
• Train staff at all levels on environmental issues and good practices

• Service-focused personality is essential; customer-related experience is an asset.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Environment, Sustainability, or related areas.
• Strong user knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office tools.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Hospitality or Sustainability Position.
• Proficient in English language (verbal & written).
• Strong interest in luxury hospitality.

• Passing on your passion to customers.
• Solid general knowledge in luxury.
• Attention to details.

Competencies:

• Fluent in English Communication Skills (Oral and written)
• CSR:
  • knowledge of global and local regulations around sustainability
  • capability to understand and analyze sustainability-related data
  • capability to assess sustainability impacts
• Budget management.
• Project management: experience in leading a project team around sustainability-related topics
• Analytical
• Team Player
• Able to influence
• Detail-Oriented
• Innovative, Creative
• Organized
• Accountable
• People-oriented
• Multidisciplinary, Multi-tasked
• Passion for people and for best-in-class service

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