Executive Secretary / Assistante de direction générale

Additional InformationJob Number 24135847Job Category AdministrativeLocation Sheraton Nouakchott Hotel, Avenue du Palais des Congres, Nouakchott, Nouakchott, Mauritania,VIEW ON MAPSchedule Full TimeLocated Remotely? NPosition Type ManagementAbout The HotelThe Sheraton Nouakchott Hotel will be the first internationally-branded hotel in the Mauritanian capital. the hotel featuring 174 guest rooms and 26 suites will be located in the central business district of Nouakchott, just four kilometers from the International Airport. The modern hotel is designed with Mauritanian-style architecture and features an all-day dining restaurant and a specialty restaurant, a bar, an outdoor pool as well as more than 1,500 square meters of meeting space.

Job SummarySupports the General Manager and his/her team by completing administrative responsibilities. Duties include organizing, composing and distributing correspondence to both employees and guests, initial response and follow up to inquiries and collecting and tracking problem resolution information. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education And Experience High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the administrative assistance, clerical services, or related professional area. OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIESProviding Documentation and Reporting Support Assists managers in preparation of various reports and presentations. Assists with the design and preparation of statistical reports as needed. Attends, transcribes and distributes minutes, and participate in staff meetings, executive committee meeting and department meetings as needed. Makes new files, maintains existing files. Maintains giveaway/donation files and assists in making reservations. Provides administrative support to manager/s and department. Supporting Correspondence Composes, produces and signs correspondence on routine matters. Produces and distributes correspondence as required. Answers department phones.

Acts as a receptionist for manager and, when necessary, other department members, providing assistance to callers as required. Sorts and distributes mail. Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service Providing services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention. Managing day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis. Attends meetings and communicates with executive and peers as an effort to improve quality of service. Additional Responsibilities Ensures VIP amenity requests from GM/DOPS are handled in timely manner. Signs for managers and release, with specific permission.

Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety. Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Attends meetings to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and manage activities. Works with other people to gather the information necessary to manage projects, achieve goals, and resolve problems. Informs and/or updates the executives and peers on relevant information in a timely manner. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.

We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We’ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service.

If you’re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be ‘The World’s Gathering Place’. In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.