Company Description

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor with a portfolio of more than 536 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travellers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli, NH Hotel Group, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Marriott and Minor International properties, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America.

Job Description

As a lecturer you will be part of a curriculum team, contributing to the growth development and teaching of the Hospitality programmes delivered within the Asian Institute of Hospitality Management in Academic Association with Les Roches.

This includes the teaching and assessment of a range of Front Office courses such as Rooms Division, Property Management Systems (Opera), Concierge and Guest Relations, Housekeeping and HACCP. This will be supplemented with a range of academic subjects.

This will be supplemented with a strong focus on retention, achievement and student success alongside pastoral support, curriculum design/development and ensuring a high standard of quality provision is offered.

Qualifications

• An degree from a recognised university in Hospitality Management  
• A Masters in Hospitality Management 
• Experience of teaching Hospitality Management subjects in a higher education environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Property Management Systems (Opera)
• Strong knowledge of Rooms Division
• Strong knowledge of Concierge and Guest Relations
• Strong awareness of Housekeeping and HACCP or willingness to develop these areas
• A strong awareness of current developments within the Hospitality sector and education
• Experience of curriculum design and development
• Relevant industrial and / or professional experience.
• Experience of Internal Quality Assurance 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proven organisational ability
• Work effectively as part of a team 
• Evidence of the ability to motivate and inspire students 
• Ability to deliver good or outstanding lessons
• Ability to develop innovative teaching materials and integrate these through Information Learning Technology platforms

Additional Information

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching a wide range and levels of programmes, or specialist area, to an outstanding/good level
• Preparation of teaching and learning strategies with schemes of work and lesson plans
• Develop innovative teaching materials and integrate these through various Information Learning Technology platforms
• Setting, assessing and recording of students’ work according to the procedures outlined by the Institute
• Effective tutoring and supporting individuals, being responsible for classroom management and decision making
• Timely marking of registers to ensure accurate data and early interventions in relation to attendance
• Strong focus on understanding and the management of data in relation to retention, achievement and student success rates
• Course moderation and tutor responsibilities
• Effective resource management using student tracking systems and Management Information Systems to provide statistical data
• Implementing and promoting curriculum development, participating in course reviews and evaluations and other curriculum procedures as required, coordinating the team where appropriate
• Fulfilling the role of personal tutor as required
• Liaising with internal and external bodies as appropriate
• Participating in marketing, recruitment, open evenings, parents’ events, promotional events and consultancy activities as appropriate
• Visiting students for assessment in the workplace when appropriate
• Undertaking professional development to keep up to date with legislation, initiatives and good practice
• Accompanying students on external visits as required
• Positively contribute to a safe learning and work environment ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding
• Any other duties commensurate with the post