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Job vacancy
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Manama
is looking to hire a full-time cleaner/waiter/supervisor for the Ambassador’s Residence
starting March 1st, 2021.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare Residence for daily use and specific events
- Maintain Residence to appropriate standard for daily use and specific events
- Advise Embassy Administration of any problems with domestic equipment, furniture and furnishings.
- Ensure official tableware etc is cared for, prepare Residence for events, set tables (linen and tableware) appropriately.
- Provide guidance and instructions to outside caterers to ensure smooth running of Residence events.
- Instruct extra staff at events and manage their performance to ensure a high level of service to guests.
Cleaning
- Keep representational areas of Residence (inside and outside) clean and tidy at all times.
- Clean silverware, official tableware and glasses as necessary.
- Clean Residence after events.
Serving and Waiting
- Serve and wait at table to the standard necessary in the Residence, with care for particular food and drink requirements.
- Serve drinks and canapés at receptions.
- Prepare and serve refreshments for Residence’s visitors at meetings.
Facility Management
- Access control for all non-official visitors to the residence.
- Supervision of all outside contractors who are on the residence grounds for repair and maintenance work.
- Supervision of goods delivery.
- 24/7 availability in case of an emergency.
Requirements
- Excellent people skills
- Strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of English (spoken and written) and preferably Hindi/Urdu and Arabic.
- Physical fitness, distinguished presence (work clothing is provided)
- Ability to work in a team.
- Strong work ethic (be punctual, reliable, honest, thorough, accountable).
- Flexibility with regard to working hours (regular evening events)
Desired additional qualifications, if applicable
- Cooking skills.
- Previous experience in an Ambassador’s Residence.
- Knowledge of German language
Apply by January 31st, 2021. Please send your CV and motivation letter to:
German Embassy Manama / Administration
Bldg. 39, Rd No. 322, Bl. 327, Salmaniya Avenue
P.O. Box 10306
Manama
We will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.