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- Lagos, Nigeria
- How to apply
- On myjobmag.com, where the employer takes applications.
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Main Duties/ Tasks:
Transports hotel employees and guests safely and punctually in the 25-seater hotel bus, on the routes and schedules set by the Front Office / Management, including staff pick-up and drop-off runs.
Starts driving two (2) hours before the start of the employee shift being served so that staff arrive on time; working hours are adjusted accordingly (see Shifts, Vacation & Days Off).
Receives guests in a professional and friendly manner, treating them with courtesy and attention at all times, and satisfying guest expectations from arrival through to departure.
Assists guests and employees when boarding and alighting (including the elderly and persons with reduced mobility) and helps GUESTS with their luggage and personal effects.
Ensures that the bus capacity of 25 passengers is never exceeded and that passengers are seated and follow safety instructions during the journey.
Obeys all traffic regulations, road and traffic laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria when driving a hotel vehicle, practices defensive driving and takes every precaution to ensure the safety of passengers being transported.
Carries out a daily pre-trip inspection (indicators, headlights, tyres, brakes, fuel, oil, coolant, battery, mirrors, doors, seat belts, etc.) and ensures that the vehicle is in a safe and roadworthy condition.
Immediately reports any defects to the Duty Manager / designated manager and does not operate the vehicle if it is unsafe to drive.
Where qualified, carries out basic mechanical maintenance and minor repairs (e.g. changing a tyre, replacing bulbs and fuses, checking fluid levels, jump-starting) within the limits authorised by management; major repairs are referred to the Maintenance Department / authorised workshop.
Keeps the service and maintenance schedule of the bus up to date and ensures that servicing, repairs and inspections are carried out on time.
Maintains the vehicle in a clean condition inside and out and may be required to wash such vehicle.
The Vehicle is for official use only and as directed by your manager.
The Driver’s Log Sheet (trip times, mileage, passenger numbers) is accurately completed and signed after trips and all fuel receipts are retained.
Accidents involving the Hotel vehicle are reported to your manager and necessary authorities. In such event all necessary particulars of the other party involved in the accident are accurately recorded.
All reasonable care and security are exercised to secure the Hotel vehicle and/ or contents against theft, abuse, neglect, damage or disrespect of the asset.
Ensures that the hotel vehicle licence and vehicle documents are up to date and that copies are kept in the vehicle at all times; keeps own driving licence valid.
Alcohol or any intoxicating substance must not be consumed by the driver before or during duty, nor be present in the vehicle.
Parcels, equipment, goods, etc. are collected or delivered for or on behalf of the Hotel as directed by the Sales and Marketing Manager.
Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the hotel, local services, roads and routes, supplying information and responding to guest queries.
Forwards all guest complaints or problems to the manager on duty.
Ensures that an effective handover is made to the next driver / shift, including the condition and fuel level of the vehicle and any reported defects.
Parks the bus in the designated bay and maintains an awareness of the car park and front entrance at all times.
Establishes, promotes and maintains good public relations while meeting or exceeding guest expectations, and promotes Hotel outlets and facilities where appropriate.
Cooperates in the performance of any reasonable task requested by company manager, executives or guests.
Other Duties/ Tasks:
To promote efficiency, confidence, courtesy and an extremely high standard of social skills
To generally promote and ensure good inter-departmental relations
To display a pleasant manner and positive attitude at all times and to promote a good company image to guests and colleagues
To demonstrate pride in the workplace and personal appearance at all times when representing the hotel thus identifying a high level of commitment
To adhere to Company and Hotel rules and regulations at all times
Should be familiar with QHSE – FSMS Policy
Reports incidents/ training requirements/ new hazards etc. to direct supervisors
Listen and understand QHSE & FSMS related requirements in work
Understand departmental objective and work towards achieving it
Personal Requisite
Language: Fluent in English, multilingual ability preferred.
Education:
High school diploma would be an advantage; valid driving licence appropriate for driving a 26-seater passenger bus, with a clean driving record
Experience: Minimum 5 years’ driving experience, including driving a bus/minibus of similar size and transporting passengers; mechanical/ automotive experience is a must.
Computer knowledge: Basic computer and smartphone literacy; ability to complete driver’s log sheets and use hotel systems as required
Personal appearance: The uniform should be worn with pride and dignity.
The uniform must be kept clean, tidy and well maintained.
Any careless use, willfully or negligently, will be the sole responsibility of the employee, which will have to cover all expenses related to the repair/ replacement or additional cleaning outside the regular one.
The personal appearance according to the Hotel standard must be adhered to at all times.
Minimum qualifications
First School Leaving Certificate , OND , Secondary School (SSCE) , Vocational
How to apply
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