Assistant IT Manager

The Position

Reporting to the General Manager, the Assistant IT Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of all computer systems and data communications activities in the hotel. He/she forecasts technology requirements and upgrades to existing technology to improve the effectiveness of installed systems. He/she executes hotel and corporate systems strategies in the property.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure critical systems specifically Front Office Property Management System, Call Accounting, and Food & Beverage point of sale computer systems are available twenty-four (24) hours per day.
2. Ensure effective support for other systems including back-office Sales, Catering, Marketing, and Talent & Culture applications.
3. Act as the hotel's liaison with both hardware and software suppliers, including coordination of maintenance agreements between hotel suppliers and Corporate.
4. Establish and maintain user procedures and hardware familiarization for all systems.
5. Coordinate any new system implementation, update, or upgrade with hotel staff and hardware or software suppliers in conjunction with corporate MIS.
6. Assist individual departments in setting up computer training for their departmental needs.
7. Establish and maintain system security procedures consistent with control requirements and corporate policy.
8. Maintain accurate records of systems files, software and hardware problems, and service requirements.
9. Develop and maintain, in cooperation with the Purchasing Department, a supplier and product list for all stock date processing supplies.
10. Establish and maintain backup procedures for all systems to ensure protection from data loss and ensure backups are carried out in accordance with corporate and local policies.
11. Develop new applications as requested by department heads only after the approval of the corporate office.
12. Conduct system audits at properties to maintain standardization and identify and correct problems before they occur. Make recommendations to Corporate where problems may become serious and more extensive action needs to be taken.
13. Report regularly to corporate on the status of assigned corporate projects. Meet annually with corporate to review the status of outstanding problems and make recommendations for new projects based on the needs of properties in the region.

Qualifications :

• Degree from a reputable hotel school preferred / Diploma in IT
• Minimum of 12 years experience in the same position at the same hospitality level.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime