The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003. The institution was conceived as Africa's first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent's critical social and economic problems.

AUN, Yola, Hotel Division, is seeking for suitable qualified candidate to fill the position below:

POSITION : Commis Chef - AUN Hotel

Summary of Position

• Provide consistent quality of food and service to Internal and External customers, by adhering to and enforcing AUN Hotel Standard of excellence; training and guidance of trainees and attendants.
• This position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of kitchen.
• SSCE, Diploma, OND and other hotel certifications.
• Extravert.
• In good Health
• Good communication skills (verbal and listening and writing)

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Knowledge of movement regulations and safety standards

POSITION : Laundry Attendants - AUN Hotel

Summary of Position

• The primary duty of the laundry attendant is to ensure that hotel SOP is maintained in all laundry and cleaning process in the hotel.

Position Requirements
The ideal candidate will be customer driven and a courteous individual with an outgoing and approachable character. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and be a great team player, who thrives in working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies:

• 2 years’ work experience
• Minimum of SSCE Certificate
• Must be an extrovert
• Must be in good health
• Good communication skill in English verbal, listening and writing

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Ability to use standard software applications and hotel system

POSITION : Bartender/Barman - AUN Hotel

Summary of Position

• Concerned with the service of drinks and associated products directly to the guest, as per F&B Policy.
• In addition, complying with the F&B Control and ordering procedures as set by the policies of the Hotel.
• Provide drink service to guests and also well control the beverage consumption and requisition process.
• This position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

Position Requirements

• Good knowledge of beverages; Basic English communication skills; Ability to work well in stressful and high pressure situations
• Must have completed high school and graduated from a tourism school or similar establishment.
  Extravert.
• Good Health
• Good communication skill in English verbal, listening and writing

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Strong customer and associate relation skills; Must be willing to work hard and learn new areas
• Ability to use standard software applications and hotel system

POSITION : Waiter/ Waitress AUN Hotel

Summary of Position

• This position is concerned with anticipating needs of guests in the Restaurant / Club / Lounge / Room Service and Bar, taking orders, serving and removing crockery and beverages in accordance with guests’ requirements and service policy.
• The responsibility is to provide the high standard service to all of coming guests to make them 100% satisfied, correct the set up and collect the all money from guest also, and maintain the cleanness of the Restaurant / Club / Bar / Coffee Shop / Room Service.
• This position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

Position Requirements

• Basic knowledge of Restaurant operation; Ability to work well in stressful and high pressure situations 2 years’ work experience.
• Minimum of Diploma Certificate; related working experience in food and beverage, or related professional area
• Must be an extrovert
• Must be in good health
• Good communication skill in English verbal, listening and writing

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Strong customer and associate relation skills; Must be willing to work hard and learn new areas
• Ability to use standard software applications and hotel system

POSITION : Runner/ Steward - AUN Hotel

Summary of Position

• This position is concerned with anticipating needs of guests in the Restaurant / Club / Lounge / Room Service and Bar, taking orders, serving and removing crockery and beverages in accordance with guests’ requirements and service policy.
• The responsibility is to provide the high standard service to all of coming guests to make them 100% satisfied, correct the set up and collect the all money from guest also, and maintain the cleanness of the Restaurant / Club / Bar / Coffee Shop / Room Service.
• This position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

Position Requirements
The ideal candidate will be customer driven and a courteous individual with an outgoing and approachable character. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and be a great team player, who thrives in working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies:

• Minimum of SSCE Certificate
• Must be an extrovert
• Must be in good health
• Good communication skill in English verbal, listening and writing

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Ability to use standard software applications and hotel system

POSITION : Laundry Supervisor - AUN Hotel

Summary of Position

• As a Laundry Supervisor you are responsible to ensure that laundry service, required by our guest is met on time and with the highest possible standards, in line with Aun Hotel standard operational procedures. This position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

Position Requirements
The ideal candidate will be customer driven and a courteous individual with an outgoing and approachable character. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and be a great team player, who thrives in working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies:

• 5 years working experience
• Minimum of Diploma/OND Certificate
• Must be an extrovert
• Must be in good health
• Good communication skill in English verbal, listening and writing

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Ability to use standard software applications and hotel system

POSITION : Cook - AUN Hotel

Summary of Position

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices. This position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

Position Requirements
The ideal candidate will be customer driven and a courteous individual with an outgoing and approachable character. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and be a great team player, who thrives in working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies:

• 3 years work experience
• Certificate in Diploma/ OND
• Must be an extrovert
• Must be in good health
• Good communication skill in English verbal, listening and writing

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Ability to use standard software applications and hotel system

POSITION : Cataloger

Summary of Position

• The cataloger is responsible for the cataloging aspects of preparing new materials to add to the digital services collections.
• This includes retrieving matching bibliographic records for items from the OCLC system and saving and adding them to the Library’s online public catalog. This is done as part of the order process, before items are ordered.
• When ordered materials are received, the cataloging assistant re-checks the bibliographic record against the item in hand, edits the record as necessary, and adds a bar code to the item.
• Also, He shall among others Performs original or copy cataloging of all forms of the digital services department’s resources using the Koha library software.

Position Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Library or Information Science with three years’ experience in cataloging in a digitalized library setting.
• Technological familiarity with computers, photocopiers, scanners and printers is desired.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Intermediate to expert level competence with MS Office and database applications.
• Dependable and flexible with regard to hours.
• Enthusiasm, energy, accuracy, organization and service-orientation.
• Willingness and ability to learn new library procedures, ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to supervise volunteers.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience using Koha and other automated library systems.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Ability to maintain a conducive atmosphere for job productivity and satisfaction where team goals are aligned to meet library objectives.
• Ability to communicate, share, evaluate and measure plans.
• Ability to experiment and take risks and responsibility for outcomes
• Be willing to work hard to identify alternatives to achieve objectives;
• Act to maintain a healthy sense of urgency.
• Strong supervisory and team building skills.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes/CV's, cover letters and references to: recruitment.hotel@aun.edu.ng The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.