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Complex Director of Security , Bahrain

Recruiter : The Westin Bahrain City Centre
Location : Manama Bahrain
Closes : 05 April 2015
Ref : 61157755en


Company
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1,103 properties in nearly 100 countries and 154,000 employees at its owned and managed properties.
Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), W(R), Westin(R), Le Meridien(R), Sheraton(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, Aloft(R), and ElementSM.
The Company boasts one of the industry's leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands.
For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.


Location
The Westin Bahrain City Centre, Bahrain
Comprising 200 beautifully-appointed guest rooms, including six executive suites and a Presidential Suite, The Westin Bahrain City Centre debuts the Westin brand in Bahrain.
The hotel is directly linked to Bahrain City Centre that is located in the heart of Manama and in close proximity to popular tourist and commercial areas.

In keeping with the brand’s mission to be a partner in guest well-being, the hotel features WestinWORKOUT® with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a swimming pool as well as be home to the Bahrain's first Westin Heavenly Spa. Food and beverage offering include five venues, ranging from a gourmet restaurant to T-Spoon, their coffee lounge and over 6,500 square-feet of ultra-modern event space.

To begin the journey to a rewarding career at Westin within a multicultural environment, explore now.

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre, Bahrain

Le Méridien Bahrain City Centre features 260 contemporary guest rooms including 18 executive suites and a Presidential Suite, and is adjoined to Bahrain City Centre unlocking a plethora of shopping options for guests.

The hotel’s three dining venues include the brand's signature Latitude coffee bar and lounge and an all-day dining restaurant. Alongside the hotel will offer over 5,000 square feet of modern event and meeting space, including a business centre, ballroom and five meeting rooms.
Guests at Le Meridien enjoy access to the fitness and leisure facilities at the adjacent The Westin Bahrain City Centre

We are now recruiting and invite individuals with hotel experience interested in working within a multi-cultural environment.


Department
Security


Job Description
• To plan, organize and set up the security department.
• Developing contingency plans for all areas of security and approving these (i.e. fire, bomb threat, access control, prostitution, etc).
• Protection for all staff, guests, assets and information.
• Supervising the Security staff and ensures they discharge their duties effectively.
• 24 hour security coverage is provided throughout the Hotel.
• Knowledge of all local laws is understood and adhered to.
• Plays an active role as a member of the Hotel’s Emergency Response Team
• Effective access control, key control and material control systems have been put in place as measures of preventative security.
• Investigations have been conducted and concluded in case of theft, loss, acts of vandalism, arson, accident or any other incident of a security nature.
• All surveillance equipment is operated and maintained according to standards.
• Regular security rounds are performed daily within the 24 hour period.
• Traffic Management has been organized and set up and the relevant people informed and trained.
• Intelligence gathering is conducted and all events taking place in the hotel are briefed to staff members.
• Security Lob is updated on a daily basis and forwarded to Executive Assistant Manager for review.
• Supervision and assessment of contracted security company is completed daily
• Understands and strictly adheres to the Rules & Regulations established in regards to hotel’s policy on Fire, Hygiene and Health & Safety.
• Ensures that all potential and real hazards are reported and reduced immediately.


Requirements
Minimum of 8 to 10 years experience in a position pertaining to security. Knowledge or experience in Hotel an asset.
• Information management
• building teamwork
• planning/organizing skills
• problem solving
• leadership skills
• Adaptability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• result oriented
• Creativity
• Integrity & trustworthiness
• Self development
• Customer focus
• Interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Motivational skills
• Planning & organizational skills
• Communication and listening skills
• Follow-up