Job description

Purpose of the Role

Spearhead new innovative solutions or enhancements to existing products by applying machine learning or deep learning technologies across all aspects of the business. This executive position will oversee major strategic initiatives, covering different aspects such as roadmap, project implementation methodologies/processes, technologies, governance, infrastructure and people (hiring)

Key Responsibilities      

• Identifying opportunities internally to improve our customer experience across our products and solutions with machine learning.
• Evangelizing our A.I.-first approach to clients, cultivating new business partnerships within our machine learning initiatives.
• Reducing capital expenditures throughout the business by locating cost centers and minimizing their impact with machine learning.
• Building a cohesive data strategy that lacks silos and enables deep learning technologies to create new competitive insights.
• Locating/acquiring and cultivating strong data science and A.I.-specialized talent in the industry.
• A.I. Roadmap vis-a-vis Business vision/goals/initiatives (VGIs)
• Ideas & insights into newer AI-powered business models
• Projects/products implementation methodologies/processes (agile etc.)
• A.I. algorithms, research & related roadmap
• Technologies & related roadmap
• A.I. platform/products architecture/design/implementation vis-a-vis cloud AI services
• A.I. governance (ethical AI) and related processes
• A.I. infrastructure vis-a-vis cloud AI services
• A.I. automation (pipeline) projects
• A.I./M.L. models quality assurance strategy
• A.I./M.L. models continuous delivery/deployment strategies
• Communication with customers/partners/media/internal
• Hiring/Training/Mentoring

Personal Characteristics:

• Must be passionate about technology and A.I.

• Excellent organizing, planning, implementing and coordinating skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem solving time management, negotiation and administrative skills.
• Proactive and decisive
• Assertive and persuasive attitude
• Ability to handle extremely confidential and sensitive information

• Confident ability to communicate and engage diverse people at all levels

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in the machine learning field, working with or building A.I.-based products/platforms/solutions
• Demonstrable thought leadership in collective intelligence theory.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering high complexity A.I./M.L. systems in production environments.
• Up-to-date with A.I. research areas and current trends
• Nuances related to building machine learning models including data preparation techniques, feature engineering techniques, building machine learning (M.L.) models and related M.L. algorithms
• Experience leading major strategic, cross-functional initiatives within large organizations.
• Established success with implementing emerging technologies into solutions shipped to customers.
• Direct understanding of the machine learning landscape, including experience delivering capabilities that leverage deep learning technologies.
• Strong technical expertise within a data science, cloud computing or other technology-centric role.
• Experience delivering cloud-based solutions at scale. Understanding of security and compliance constraints is a plus.

Posted on 20 May 09:30

An eclectic accommodation collection in the vibrant neighborhood of Camps Bay is looking for a passionate Host Manager to support as established team. Let us know if you have what it takes.

CANDIDATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Accommodation Certificate/ Hotel School diploma is advantageous

Work experience:
• Previous experience in the same or similar position in a 4/5 star hotel
• Familiar with all duties and procedures in Front Office / Reservations Department and Hotel Operations
• MS Office (Word, Excel and Email) is essential
• Opera experience is essential

Other:

• Reliable, responsible and dependable to fulfil obligations
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to lead, take charge and offer direction
• Ability to multitask
• Show initiative by taking control of task
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly and service orientated

Tasks (include but not limited to):

• Ensure smooth operation of the reception area
• Ensure guests are greeted, checked in and allocated rooms promptly and courteously
• To ensure reservations are taken correctly and courteously
• Ensure credit control procedures are strictly adhered to
• To ensure guest accounts and O status is kept up to date
• Ensure effective and speedy check out facilities
• Ensure collection and delivery of luggage to rooms is done efficiently
• To ensure that the hotel entrance is correctly managed
• Ensure that rooms are serviced and maintained to the standards
• Make sure all front of house areas are clean and tidy at all times
• Ensure the housekeeping and laundry back of house is clean and free of clutter
• Ensure the smooth operation of Housekeeping on a daily basis
• Daily spot checks of suites and rooms to ensure VNL standards
• Checking of all monthly stock takes for amenities, chemicals and linen for Housekeeping
• Reporting and follow up of all maintenance issues pending or outstanding
• Assisting with the overseeing of the maintenance department in the absence of the Facilities Manager.
• Planning of the rooms winter maintenance program
• Be familiar with the Health & Safety measure of the property
• To ensure regular on-the-job training is training place in your departments
• Ensure dress code of staff is up to standard
• Holding regular performance appraisals with senior staff, identifying areas for development and training needs
• Be readily available to deal with problems and complaints
• To circulate regularly throughout Front of House areas. Maintaining high profile with guests and staff
• Ensure accurate and timeous submission of all reports and administrative work
• Prepare and submit annual budgetary information and updates as required by Financial Manager
• To ensure effective liaison between Reservations & Front Office and other departments (e.g. Housekeeping, Maintenance and F&B)
• Act as a Duty Manager when required
• To attend all management meetings as required

To apply for the position, please forward an updated CV with a picture of yourself to consultant2@careercustodians.com

**Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 5 days – please consider your application unsuccessful**

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