Recreation Manager - Bahari Zanzibar, Tanzania

Job description

TUI Blue Bahari Zanzibar is an award-winning hotel situated in the northeast coast of Zanzibar, in Kiwengwa, amidst lush tropical gardens and the warm waters of the Indian ocean. The hotel exudes an elegant sense of history and tradition, nestled between tropical gardens and serene ocean creates a lovely setting for a relaxing holiday.

We are recruiting an experienced Recreation Manager who will be in charge in coordinating the activities of day and evening guest’s entertainment. The Recreation Manager will supervise and train all recreation staff, beach attendant’s staff, and monitoring quality and consistency of the resort entertainment. As a Recreation Manager you will ensure that the maintenance of the Recreation areas including hotel beach, swimming pool, spa and Gymnasium equipment and facilities are in good maintenance order with high quality of cleanliness to ensure the TUI BLUE standards is met.

About The Job

• Set up and run standard of the week training sessions for all Recreation /Animation staff and oversee the communication and integrity of the program
• Updating the standard operating program manuals on a quarterly basis
• Monitor services and team work on regular basis and counsels’ employees as needed
• Direct and develop staff to meet and exceed customers’ expectations and ensuring department team work
• Develop staff with skills and training according to the hotel’s standards
• Perform other duties as required to provide excellent service and team work
• Ensures that all guests are treated with courtesy and that staff on duty are ready and willing to assist guests.
• Interpret policies and procedures and ensure proper standards of conduct are maintained

About You

• Recreation Manager Must have at least 3 years of recreation administration as well as supervising & creating recreation programs
• Energetic, dynamic person with a positive and motivated attitude
• Self-Motivated, hard-working, sensible and able to work under pressure
• Pleasant, responsible and has the ability to communicate with people at all levels
• The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional with true passion for hospitality, excellent customer relations 
• With excellent problem solving and time management skills
• The Recreation Manager will be result oriented, proactive with the ability to lead, motivate and improvise in all situations
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• People person with exceptional leadership pedigree
• With strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage several requirements concurrently 
• Excellent business English both written and spoken 
• Bi-lingual i.e. English, German, French and any additional language i.e. Arabic, Asian and African will be valuable 
• African experience will be advantageous

About Our Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Working in the leading global tourism group: We stand for intercultural cooperation and offer the opportunity to work in international projects and teams.
• Development and career opportunities: We promote the potential of our employees with a wide range of (digital) training opportunities and international career opportunities in more than 50 countries worldwide
• You will be involved in a range of different tasks and experiences whilst enjoying a friendly and welcoming team. 
• As part of the TUI BLUE team, you will have the benefit of working in a fabulous location, secure employment abroad (including insurances), full board on meal and accommodation and a complementary laundry service for your work clothing. 
• You will get plenty of opportunities to contribute your ideas and know-how so we can keep delivering the highest standards of individuality and quality to guests and colleagues

TUI is the world’s leading tourism group. The broad portfolio gathered under the Group umbrella consists of strong tour operators, 1,600 travel agencies and leading online portals, five airlines with around 150 aircraft, over 400 hotels, 15 cruise liners and many incoming agencies in all major holiday destinations around the globe. It covers the entire tourism value chain under one roof. This integrated offering enables us to provide our 27 million customers with an unmatched holiday experience in 180 regions.

TUI BLUE is the global flagship brand of the TUI Group. It combines the best aspects of individual and all-inclusive holidays with outstanding quality, individuality and modernity. TUI BLUE guests can spend their time according to their own wishes and enjoy unique experiences. The hotel brand stands out from the crowd with first-class locations, regional architecture, an innovative technology concept, a unique blend of local and contemporary cuisine and BLUEF!t® sport and leisure facilities.

We love to see your uniqueness shine through and inspire the future of travel. If you would like to read more about what Diversity & Inclusion means to us simply visit Our DNA.

We really value your interest in TUI and will be back in touch with you shortly after the application closing date.

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