Careers
Housekeeping Manager
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Housekeeping Manager to lead our housekeeping team in delivering exceptional service and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort for our guests. The ideal candidate will manage daily operations, conduct regular quality checks, train and supervise housekeeping staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role requires close collaboration with other departments to enhance the overall guest experience.
Key Responsibilities:
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Team Leadership & Management: Oversee and motivate the housekeeping team, ensuring that all team members perform to the highest standards. Set goals, manage schedules, and conduct regular performance reviews.
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Quality Control: Conduct thorough and routine quality checks of guest rooms, public areas, and facilities to ensure they meet or exceed cleanliness and presentation standards. Implement corrective actions promptly as needed.
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Training & Development: Develop and implement training programs for new hires and ongoing training for existing staff to maintain consistent quality and compliance with health and safety regulations.
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Inventory & Supply Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels for housekeeping supplies, linens, and equipment. Place orders as necessary to avoid shortages, and control costs by minimizing waste.
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Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to hotel policies, health regulations, and safety standards. Address and report any maintenance or safety issues promptly, coordinating with the maintenance team as needed.
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Guest Satisfaction: Respond to guest inquiries or concerns related to housekeeping, taking action to resolve issues effectively and promptly. Work closely with other departments to enhance overall guest experience.
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Reporting & Documentation: Maintain detailed records of inspections, maintenance requests, inventory usage, and other relevant data to facilitate smooth operations and support management reporting.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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Experience in Housekeeping Management: Proven experience in a housekeeping supervisory or management role, preferably within a boutique hotel or similar high-end hospitality setting.
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Attention to Detail: Exceptional eye for detail and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service.
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Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership abilities with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of motivating and managing a diverse team.
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Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage schedules, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
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Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think on your feet and make quick, effective decisions when addressing housekeeping challenges or guest concerns.
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Knowledge of Health & Safety Standards: Familiarity with health and safety regulations related to housekeeping operations, including safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
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Flexibility: Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and some evenings, as required by the needs of the hotel.
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Technical Skills: Basic proficiency with housekeeping software, inventory management systems, and standard office applications to maintain records and support efficient operations.
Join our team at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel and contribute to creating a welcoming, pristine environment that guests love!
For more details please contact us for the full job description or send your resume and application letter to right away to: [email protected]
Senior Accounting Assistant
Are you passionate about numbers, organization, and contributing to the smooth operation of a boutique hotel? We are looking for a Senior Accounting Assistant to join our team and play a key role in our hotel’s financial and administrative management. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, possess excellent financial skills, and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounting Management: Maintain accurate financial administration, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
- Year-End Financial Closings: Independently manage year-end closings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
- Draft Annual Reports: Prepare draft annual financial reports to assist in providing a clear financial overview of the hotel’s operations.
- Support Operations: Work with other team members on various accounting and administrative tasks to support hotel operations.
- Audit Assistance: Assist in audit processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (HBO) or Associate’s level (MBO) with substantial experience in year-end closings.
- Solid understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
- Strong proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office applications.
- Critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to taking initiative in improving administrative processes.
- Audit experience is a plus, especially in a hospitality setting.
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both written and spoken, to handle client interactions and internal communications.
- A collaborative attitude, combined with the ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
- Accounting experience within the Food & Beverage industry is a plus
This is a great opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in a unique boutique hotel setting, contributing to the overall guest experience by ensuring the financial and administrative processes run smoothly. If you meet the qualifications and are ready for an exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply!
Cook
Your profile
You understand the day-to-day operations of a restaurant and you have a high level of responsibility and accountability. You are hands-on and quick in the uptake. A multi-tasker and true team player. You have a can-do mentality, an eye for detail. You are open to change, new developments. Affinity with innovative technology in hotel and F&B operations is a plus; being passionate about Aruba & hospitality is a must. You love healthy & tasty food with a big focus on local products and ingredients.
Your Role
The Cook, you are responsible for preparing healthy & tasty food dishes in accordance with recipes and established standards by the hotel. You are responsible for coordinating the effective and efficient process of preparing dishes where you can put your mark, show off your passion for the kitchen and create creative classic local food and beverage.
Cook Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality service to the hotel guests.
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Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
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Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products
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Able to organize the assigned work area and efficiently put away orders.
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Able to prepare food within recommended time frames to meet guest expectations.
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Able to operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stove, grills and microwaves.
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Able to produce a quality product in a timely manner and efficient manner for our guests.
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Responsible to maintain cleanliness, sanitation in the kitchen.
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Responsible for preparing and cooking all good items by the recipe and to specification.
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Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
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Prepare all menu items by strictly following recipes and yield guide.
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Cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
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Prepares, seasons, and cooks a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes and other food items.
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Slices, grind and cooks ‘meat and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods.
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Wash and peel fresh fruits, vegetables and also able to weigh, measure and mix ingredients in correction portions.
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Have general knowledge of cooking temperatures, making soups & sauces, preparing entrees, vegetable preparation and a la carte cooking.
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Set- up the station with par stocks of menu items, and prepare the dishes designated for that station.
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Visually inspect all food sent from kitchen
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Check supplies and prep lists and ensure all items are prepped in a timely fashion.
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Replenishes service lines as needed and restocks and prepares the workstation for the next shift.
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Ensures that all products are stored properly in the correct location at the appropriate levels at all times.
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Use excess food items for use in daily specials.
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Keep work area at all times in hygienic conditions according to the rules set by the hotel and HACCP
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Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods and report any incidents to management to ensure optimum service to guests.
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Serve food in proper portions on to correct serving plates.
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As a cook, you are also expected to comply with the conditions of the food hygiene policies.
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Accepting store deliveries.
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Coordinate and participate with other sections of requirements, cleanliness, wastage and cost control.
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Control food stock and food cost in kitchen.
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Cook food and prepare top-quality menu items in a timely manner.
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Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with the new products, recipes and preparation techniques.
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Ensure and prepare mise-in-place the restaurant breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.
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Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items, as needed.
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Follow schedules for the Kitchen
Qualities:
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Great teamwork skills
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Attention to detail
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Positive outlook and outgoing personality
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Responsibility
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Creativity
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A person who enjoys working in a lively, fast-paced environment, someone who lives his hobby and is passionate about cooking and food.
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Good communication skills
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Eye for detail
Education:
High school education or diploma in culinary is a plus. Basic computer skills and familiar with inventory systems is a plus.
Shuttle Driver & Houseman
Seeking a motivated and hospitable individual to join our team as a Shuttle Driver & Houseman. If you enjoy interacting with guests, making sure they have a wonderful stay and providing exceptional customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Requirements:
- Ability to communicate with our guests in a clear, respectful and professional manner, speak and read fluently in English.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays with a varied schedule.
- Must have a valid driver license with clean driving record.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications preferred.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
- Ability to be a team player and take initiative to achieve positive guest relations and maximize guest satisfaction.
For more details please contact us for the full job description or send your resume and application letter to right away to: [email protected]
About us
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba is a family-run and locally owned hotel, founded in 1989. Our mission: “We want to be the service and hospitality driven leading Caribbean Boutique Hotel that genuinely brings good vibes and happiness to our guests, our people, our community and our planet, in an easygoing and barefoot luxury atmosphere.”