Company Description

Contemporary, relaxed and imaginative. Be it a leisurely family break or romantic escape, Avani Gaborone  Resorts & Casino provides the right space for guests who value the details that matter.

Avani is a brand that’s social-at-heart.  It beats with energy, creativity, friendliness and spontaneity. Avani spaces and service style, the Food & Beverage, Leisure and Business offerings, our communications – all of them exude a social vibe. This social core inspires the development process, operational innovations, recruitment and training, and marketing initiatives.

Job Description

Sales & Profit Optimization: Provide strategic direction to achieve operational and financial goals

Ensuring the mission, goals, strategies, and plans of the Company are clearly defined and adhered toTo ensure accurate Budgeting, forecasting, and Revenue Management activitiesTo set the annual budget and deliver the revenue and GOP targets of the property.Driving and identifying strategic initiatives in CRM, Hotel Marketing, and other core processesDriving the development of the brand, hotel offers, and the company value proposition.Managing the overall hotel portfolio and maintaining good relationships with suppliersOverseeing the approval of all CAPEX projectsSupporting the Regional Office on strategic business development and related key corporate planningDriving strategic projects

Hotel Management & Operations: Provide operational excellence and talent management

Overseeing the daily operations of the hotel to secure target achievementsDriving and directing the effective utilization and administration of human capital, financial information, and physical resources to meet business goalsProcess streamlining and optimization of all aspects of the hotel businessTo ensure that the operational and service skills of the employees of the hotel are being constantly improved

Strategic Leadership, People Development, and Supervision:

Create an inclusive culture of learning application and high performance through talent acquisition, and developing, coaching, and holding your team accountable

QualificationsBCom/ Business Related Degree/ Master’s Degree in Business related field will be an added AdvantageMinimum of ten (10) years of Senior Management experience in Gaming and Hospitality operations, with sales & marketing, people and culture, and financial planning responsibility.Ability to analyze and synopsize a monthly financial statement and prepare detailed budgets and operating forecasts. Proficient in the use of hotel property management system.Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key team members, guests, top management, and client groups.Ability to work in an organized, efficient manner with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-throughStrong experience in managing a diverse workforce including both sales and operations.Good understanding of GamingProven business and commercial acumen with strong financial management abilityAbility to maintain excellent physical standards and service levelsCustomer service focusStrategic focusGood leadership and people development skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsComputer literateProblem-solving skillsIntegrity

Additional Information

Avani leaders try new approaches and challenge the status quo; they recognise that the hotel industry is rapidly changing and that what worked today is simply not good enough for tomorrow. Our teams and guests are looking for fun, original, meaningful and intentional experiences and our leaders are key to uncovering this.