Security Manager | Voco Amritsar

IHG Hotels & Resorts

  • India
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Category: Hotel-SecurityJob Description:About usAt voco®, we've created a hotel brand that gives people a different choice. Hotels to count on but different enough to be fun. Unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Our new family of hotels are connected by their own sense of style and individual character - and that's something we make the most of. Finding the perfect mix of reliability and new experiences. Because we believe that when you respect individuality life gets interesting.At the heart of every great stay is a great host. We think the trick to hosting is to take the time to understand what your guests need, and want. So, before they arrive, we find out more about them and how we can make their stay better. Whilst they are with us, we give tempting recommendations of our favourite drinks or food, or tips for local experiences that they won't find in any guide book.Join the Team at the Pre-Opening of voco Amritsar, located with excellent road connectivity to the city's commercial and residential hubs, voco Amritsar caters to a dynamic mix of corporate, SME, and MICE clientele in a substantially competitive market. The voco Amritsar is located approximately 11.6 kilometers (7.2 miles) from the Golden Temple and 13 kilometers (8.0 miles) from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport.With 139 well-appointed rooms, the hotel offers full-service F&B outlets including an All-Day Dining restaurant (90 covers), Lobby Lounge (30 covers), and Bar (60 covers), along with 24-hour Room Service. Our meetings and events space accommodates up to 500 guests, supported by additional leisure and wellness facilities such as a Health Club, Swimming Pool, and a boutique Spa.What is expected from you?As a part of management committee member, you shall be responsible to drive success for voco Amritsar.Travel is a journey. We help make it a joy.
Designed to stand out from the crowd, voco hotels is IHG's fastest-growing premium brand, offering a hotel experience that is consistently thoughtful and distinct. Each property is characterised by its individual charm, providing guests with something different while also ensuring the reliability of a global brand. With an inviting and unstuffy atmosphere, voco hotels create a space where guests can truly unwind and feel at ease. Centred around the brand hallmarks 'Come on in', 'Me time', and 'voco life', voco delivers delightful and uplifting experiences brought to life by easy-going and attentive hosts. Launched in 2018, the voco brand by IHG is known for its rapid global expansion and focus on conversion opportunities, offering a "reliably different" upscale experience with a distinctive identity and relaxed service style.What is the job?As Security Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of hotel safety and security, ensuring a secure environment for guests, colleagues, and assets. This includes developing and enforcing security protocols, conducting risk assessments, managing emergency responses, and liaising with local authorities as needed. You will also supervise the security team, promote awareness, and support a culture of vigilance throughout the property.We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in hospitality security and crisis management.Your day to dayFinancial returns:
  • Works with Human Resources on manpower planning and management needs
  • Effective control over valet parking to ensure minimal costs.
  • Minimize payroll costing by effective staff control and hiring processes.
  • Responsible for budgeting for the department.
  • Effective utilization of outsourcing to ensure payroll costs is minimized.
  • Compile and distribute security reports to relevant departments.
People:
  • Direct day-to-day activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance, and recognise good performance.
  • Perform leadership training for all senior security personnel
  • Ensure the all security personnel as well as hotel's staff are adhering to P&P and security procedures
  • Maintain good communication and work relationships in all areas of the hotel
  • Direct and coordinate the activities of all security personnel, engage in the implementation of safety and security procedures for the department, and provide assistance and advice to other departments in relation to security
  • Training and development of supervisors and associates within the department towards the promise of “Room to Grow”.
  • Plan, deliver and facilitate regular staff awareness training
Guest experience:
  • Interact with guests and individuals outside the hotel, including, but not limited to, current and potential clients, owning company representatives, community leaders, government officials, travel industry representatives, suppliers, competitors and other members of the local community.
  • Ensure highest level of guest satisfaction by providing quality guest services.
  • Organise patrolling of all boundary areas, bedrooms, offices, storage areas, public areas, and function rooms
  • Prepare incident reports and ensure all allegations are properly followed up
  • Liaise with Departmental Heads to ensure hotel staff is aware of their security responsibilities
  • Be fully conversant of company terrorist procedures and convey to staff
  • Responsible for management of key control within all departments
  • Rendering First-Aid to guests and employees as required by internal guidelines.
  • Ensure all incidents are documented as required by internal guidelines.
Responsible business:
  • Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, team members and hotel assets in compliance with owners' policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Maintain relations with outside contacts.
  • Ensure firearms and other weapons are not carried by staff when on duty
  • Adhere to the timelines for carrying out the required Fire drill sessions/First Aid trainings as established by the local law.
  • Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
AccountabilityThis is the head of Safety and Security job in a large full-service, luxury or resort hotel. Supervises a large number of employees in multiple shift operations including Security Guards/Fire Officers/ Employee Transportation / Local liasoning etc. Oversees multiple managers and supervisors.What we need from youBachelor's degree with minimum 6years of security and safety experience and/or military/law enforcement experience, including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Type and level of experience required may vary slightly based on size and complexity of operation. Must speak local language(s). Other languages preferred.How do I deliver this?We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It's what connects every colleague in all IHG® hotels.Each IHG® hotel brand delivers True Hospitality in their own way, and at the heart of it all are specific, core service skills.
  • True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests
  • True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay
  • True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs
  • True Responsiveness: is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner
There's so much more to the job than we can capture here. It's simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.What we offerWe'll reward all your hard work with a great work environment and benefits - including but not limited to F&B Discount, IHG Employee Rate, Hotel Uniform, Meal at Employee Restaurant, excellent development, and advancement opportunities across the globe.Join us and you'll become part of the global IHG family - and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together - we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit to find out more about us.At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.About Us: At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?About the Team: Join voco™ hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we're on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco™ hotels

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