Hospitality Job Vacancies at Mount Meru Hotel

Mount Meru Hotel, a premier Five-Star Hotel located in Arusha, Tanzania, is seeking energetic, experienced, and qualified hospitality professionals to join its team. Applications are invited for the following positions on an urgent basis.

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Available Positions

Finance & Accounting Department

1. Internal Auditor

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a Big Four audit firm.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of internal controls.
• Risk management and compliance expertise.

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2. Night Auditor

Experience:

• 5–6 years of hospitality industry experience.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Night audit procedures.
  • Revenue reconciliation.
  • Front Office operations.

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3. Cost Controller

Experience:

• 5–6 years of hospitality industry experience.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Costing.
  • Inventory management.
  • Purchasing controls.
  • Cost analysis.

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4. Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant

Experience:

• 7–8 years of hospitality industry experience.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Financial reporting.
  • Budget preparation.
  • Taxation.
  • Month-end financial closing.

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5. Senior Credit Controller

Experience:

• 5–6 years of hospitality industry experience.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Accounts receivable.
  • Ageing analysis.
  • Debt collection.

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6. Junior Credit Controller

Experience:

• 4–5 years of hospitality industry experience.

Requirements:

• Experience in:
  • Billing.
  • Collections.
  • Account reconciliation.

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Finance & Accounting General Requirements

Applicants for all Finance & Accounting positions must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Mandatory experience in a hotel, resort, or hospitality environment.
• Recognized accounting/finance qualifications.
• Professional certification or membership will be an added advantage.
• Experience working in a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Opera PMS
  • SunSystems
• Relevant experience for the position applied for.
• Immediate availability is highly preferred.

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Housekeeping Department

Executive Housekeeper

Experience:

• 5–6 years in a large-inventory hotel.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Quality assurance experience.
• Excellent people-management skills.

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Reservations & Front Office Department

Reservations Agent

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in hotel reservations or Front Office operations.
• Proficiency in Opera PMS.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and sales abilities.

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Kitchen Department

Available Positions

• CDP – Cold Kitchen
• CDP – Hot Kitchen
• CDP – A La Carte
• Baker
• Chief Steward

Experience Required:

• 4–5 years of relevant hospitality experience for all kitchen positions.

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Food & Beverage Department

Restaurant Manager

Experience:

• Minimum 5–6 years in a similar position.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Strong operational management abilities.

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General Requirements (All Positions)

Successful candidates should possess:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and guest satisfaction.
• Immediate availability will be an added advantage.

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How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit:

• Updated CV.
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
• Brief cover letter indicating the position being applied for.

Email: hr@mountmeruhotel.co.tz

Important: Please indicate the position applied for in the email subject line.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.