Vacancy for Guest House Manager.

This is suitable for a couple with or without children. The Guest House is adjacent to the Cathedral compound, Zamalec, Cairo.

If you are interested in this post please apply to:- Bishop Derek Eaton, 20 22 735 2074 e mail:eaton.d.a@gmail.com or write to him at

All Saints Cathedral P.O. Box 87 Michel Lutfallah Street, Zamalek 11211 Egypt (behind the Marriott Hotel).Tel (02) 22 736 8391 Diocese offices Tel: (02) 22 738 0821/3/9 or Fax (02) 22 735 8941

Overview

The Diocesan Guest House is on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Diocesan Clergy House which is situated adjacent to the Cathedral and Diocesan offices in Zamalek, Cairo. The Guest House has 7 guest rooms, (some rooms have several beds and four of them include en-suite bathrooms). The Guest House is also responsible for three small flats used by clergy and visitors. The total number of guest beds in the Guest House is 19 although rarely are all beds occupied because many guests request a room to themselves. Two of the flats can accommodate up to 5 people and the third one is for two people.

The Guest House is very central to the city but does provide a place of relaxation and retreat for many who come to Cairo for business or pleasure. The Diocese believes that this is an important ministry and so we are seeking to fill the vacancy with someone who is sympathetic to our aims and seeks to use the Guest House as a Christian witness to the community through hospitality.

The Guest House Manager(s) is responsible to the Diocesan Executive Director and a Diocesan Guest House Committee meets regularly to agree upon operating policy.

Responsibilities

Oversee the running of the Guest House and the three flats.
Supervise local staff (including appointing part-time cleaners, cooks, and relief manager)
Bookings (which are all easily done on the computer)
Help arrange transport when possible for Guests (i.e. arrange for Diocesan driver or private taxi)
Finance – basic book keeping (expenditure and receipts, tariffs, wages, any capital expenditure and annual budget)
To organize the catering (and oversee the preparation) for breakfast (& evening meal on request) for guests and also for occasional meetings at the request of Senior Diocesan Staff (i.e. Ecumenical Clergy lunch. Synod etc)
To report regularly to the Guest House Committee and an Annual Report to be presented to the Diocesan Synod
To ensure the safety of staff and guests within the Guest House
To report and oversee repairs, any redecoration and general maintenance for the Guest House and report to the committee any other maintenance needs for the building.

Additional information

The Manager(s) are entitled to a minimum of 1 days leave per week + 2 weeks every 6 months as agreed with the Diocese.

This post would be suitable for a couple, although a single person would be considered, and previous experience would be preferable although not essential. Basic computer skills would be required although assistance would be provided. Applicants would be required to be flexible and be able to deal with situations that may be stressful.

The position includes accommodation (the manager/s is provided with a small private flat – including a bedroom and open-plan kitchen–lounge, on the 4th floor) and meals, emergency medical aid and a small holiday allowance.

NB If the manager has children a second bedroom can be added to the private flat.