[RBS] Job: Associate Internship in the Management Offices - The King David Hotel in Jerusalem

[tami elmaliach]

The King David Hotel is offering an associate internship in the
management offices, starting this summer. The associate internship
provides a comprehensive way to learn about the world of hotels and
gain hands-on experience in a variety of areas in the leading hotel of
Israel.

During the training, the chosen associate will shadow senior members
of staff and will be assigned to a rotation of departments so as to
resume responsibility and confidence on different sides of hospitality
management. These will include, but not be exclusive of - guest
services, quality control, food and beverage, security and protocol,
housekeeping and maintenance, VIP procedure and computing.



Candidates do not require any past experience in the hotel industry
but must meet all the requirements listed below.



The associate internship is for a period of 18 months with the
possibility of employment reserved by the management for an
exceptional associate who has demonstrated their abilities throughout
the program.

The King David Hotel
A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, The King David Hotel is
famous worldwide and is associated with the hosting of high profile
personalities since 1930. Most recently guests have included President
Barack Obama, President Putin and Barbra Streisand.

Like any hotel, however, the working day is loaded with details and
can at times be stressful and full of challenges. The King David Hotel
aims to continue to surpass the expectations of our guests and the
associate will be expected to contribute in this journey.

Job Description

The associate will be based in the King David Executive Management
Offices, directly under the guidance of Hotel Manager. Their
responsibilities will include, but not be exclusive of;

- Monitoring operational tasks in various departments of the hotel.



- Inspection of standards and quality control.



- Guest services.



- Management and improvement of social networks and new media.



- Secretarial tasks when office secretary is absent.



- Analyzing data related to hotel finances and bookings.



- Managing one-off tasks and projects based on the requirements of the Hotel.





Working Hours





The associate will work full-time, Sunday - Thursday from 12:00pm to
19:00pm and two Fridays a month from 8:00am to 12:00pm.



These hours are a general framework only and candidates must be
flexible regarding working hours.





What are we looking for





For this rare opportunity we are looking for an associate with
exceptional abilities, including, but not exclusive of;



- Desire to succeed and advance quickly in the hotel industry.



- Exceptional learning ability.



- Excellent communication skills - expression, comprehension and writing.



- Positive Attitude.



- High standards of appearance, etiquette, manner and conversation.



- Flexibility and creativity in providing solutions to complex situations.



- High interpersonal skills.



- Understanding of the marketing advantage of social networks and new media.



- Sound capabilities in computing - collecting, analyzing and presenting data.



- Fluency in English speaking, writing and reading is a must.
Knowledge of other languages (Hebrew, French, Arabic, Spanish,
Russian) is an advantage but not a requirement.



- Israeli Citizenship.





Benefits



This is a paid internship. The associate will be protected by all
employment conditions and collective agreements that cover hospitality
workers. These will be outlined and signed when the internship
commences. Benefits will include;



- A Monthly salary paid before or on the 9th day of each month.



- Travel costs to and from work.



- Meals in the staff dining room.



- Paid vacation days.



- Convalescence pay.



- Holiday bonuses.



- Pension payments.



- An initial suit will be provided by the hotel. The associate must
buy a further appropriate wardrobe, including neck-ties for men, which
may be dry cleaned at the hotel.



* These terms are general and some restrictions may apply. Final
conditions will be detailed in the associate agreement that will be
signed on the commencement of work.





Apply for



Candidates should send their resumes and a cover letter in PDF format
by email: drord at danhotels.com



Applications must be submitted by noon, Israel time on July 28, 2013.



Candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited for an
interview and will be asked to provide detailed recommendations.





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Tami Elmaliach
Project coordinator
English speaking olim
Municipality of Beit Shemesh
olimhelp at gmail.com
050-4518889

תמי אלמליח
פרויקטורית תכנית עידוד עליה
עולים דוברי אנגלית
עיריית בית שמש
olimhelp at gmail.com
050-4518889