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Sunsail

Salary

From £4,420 to £4,420 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Bar Staff/ Waiter 2013
LOCATION: Greece - Club Vounaki
Part of the TUI Travel Group, Sunsail has been perfecting the ideal sailing holiday since 1976.
Sailing is like the way of life for Sunsail. Sunsail Club Vounaki offers something for everyone both on and off the water and is the perfect family holiday escape, especially for those looking to learn something new.  We are passionate about watersports and offer a wide range of water-based activities for all guests, including dinghy sailing and qualifications, waterskiing, windsurfing and kayaking. Our Kid’s Clubs cater for all ages from 4 months to 17 year olds, and our shorebased activities include tennis courts, fitness studio and mountain biking.
Our season starts in April and ends in November. You will need to be available for the full season. However we are happy to accept applications for our reserve list from candidates who will become available during the season.
About the role
·         To provide excellent service at the bar, in the restaurant and pool area 
·         To carry out bar work and waiter/waitress responsibilities 
·         Serve drinks within the terms of the liquor licence 
·         Promote special offers and events
·         Create an atmosphere, which encourages guests to use the bar to a maximum
·         Handling of cash and use of the cash register 
·         Keeping wastage to a minimum and charging correct prices to achieve budgeted profit levels
·         Stocking of the bar from the cellar the cleaning of the bar, terrace. 
·         To include washing and polishing tables and other surfaces, sweeping and mopping of floors 
·         Carry out accurate stock counts
About you
Essential:
· First Aid certificate
· Food handling hygiene certificate
· Excellent selling skills
· A good knowledge of different cocktails and beverages
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Ability to deal with customers
· Able to work under pressure
· Be able to use a computer
· Good communication skills - oral and written
About time you joined us?
Package Includes:
·         All meals are provided
·         Shared accommodation
·         Return flights from the UK
·         Paid Holiday
·         End of season bonus
·         Medical, accident and third party insurance 
·         Uniform
·         Use of equipment
·         Staff training scheme
·         Friends and family discounted holidays
·         Bar discount

Recruiter

Sunsail

Salary

Competitive

Location

United Kingdom

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Part time

Waterski Instructor
LOCATION: Greece - Club Vounaki

Part of the TUI Travel Group, Sunsail has been perfecting the ideal sailing holiday since 1976.
Sailing is like the way of life for Sunsail. Sunsail Club Vounaki offers something for everyone both on and off the water and is the perfect family holiday escape, especially for those looking to learn something new.  We are passionate about watersports and offer a wide range of water-based activities for all guests, including dinghy sailing and qualifications, waterskiing, windsurfing and kayaking. Our Kid’s Clubs cater for all ages from 4 months to 17 year olds, and our shorebased activities include tennis courts, fitness studio and mountain biking.
Our season starts in April and ends in November. You will need to be available for the full season. However we are happy to accept applications for our reserve list from candidates who will become available during the season.
About the Role
As a Waterski/Wakeboard Instructor you will work alongside a small team to offer formal and informal instruction to all ages and abilities. As part of the Watersports team you will also be required to assist in the daily running of the beach including rigging and de-rigging of craft and safety duties when necessary. 
About You
Requirements: 
BWSF Waterski/Wakeboard Instructor BWSF Ski Boat Driver Award Valid First Aid certificate. Experience in teaching waterskiing/wakeboarding to all ages and abilities Customer Service Skills 
About time you joined us?
Package Includes:
·         All meals are provided
·         Shared accommodation
·         Return flights from the UK
·         Paid Holiday
·         End of season bonus
·         Medical, accident and third party insurance 
·         Uniform
·         Use of equipment
·         Staff training scheme
·         Friends and family discounted holidays
·         Bar discount

Recruiter

JCA

Salary

Competitive

Location

Portsmouth

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

At A Glance
 
Location: Port Solent Office, Portsmouth
 
TUI Specialist & Activity Sector is part of TUI Travel PLC, the world’s leading travel organisation and a FTSE 250 company. Operating across the globe including Europe, Australia, North America and Canada, we don’t rest on our laurels and have ongoing exciting plans for further international expansion and increased profit growth.
 
We’re passionate about being the best and pride ourselves on the unique and diverse range of holiday experiences we offer our customers, from sailing in the Caribbean or trekking in the Himalayas to skiing in the Alps or following the world cup! Our Sector is formed of a collection of individual businesses (with over 100 brands), grouped into 6 divisions; PEAK (comprising of Adventure brands), Sport, Education, Marine, North America Specialist and Specialist Holidays Group (comprising of ski businesses and luxury brands).
The Education division comprises of 38 brands dedicated to worldwide school and university markets, including educational tours, residential activity courses, school and university ski trips, sports tours, expeditions and developmental travel.
 
JCA is one of the fastest growing providers of school residential activity holidays. We are proud of our reputation for providing thousands of children every year with an unforgettable experience which promotes safety, personal development and of course, fun!
 
With 10 centres in the UK, our holidays provide great value and quality and can be tailor-made to suit each group’s requirements.
 
The Schools Assistant will play a key role in the future growth of JCA and the individual will be responsible for the organisation behind the school trips and building key relations with Party Leaders.
 
What You'll Be Doing
 
- Re-booking existing schools/groups on future Activity Trips
- Up dating Travelink and Maximizer (our reservation and CRM system)
- Dealing with all client file administration and telephone queries on confirmation
- Checking special costings to make sure they match up with booking details
- Preparing detailed travel itineraries, group information and requirements
- Developing strong rapports with Operational staff and centre owners
- Liaising with and advising Sales, Operations, Accounts and Quality Services on any changes, additions or relevant information regarding groups travelling.
 
What We're Looking For
 
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to forge close relationships with party leaders to ensure they trust that what you advise them is right for their group.
- Excellent administration skills, as the Customer Services Team are responsible for administration for all bookings after confirmed status.
- The position requires meticulous attention to detail and an enthusiastic approach.
- The applicant needs to have commercial acumen, be adaptable, reliable and flexible, with a responsible attitude and possess the ability to remain calm and cope when a problem arises.
- A basic knowledge of Word and Excel is necessary.
- Demonstrate the ability to up sell products over the phone directly to party leaders from both inbound and outbound calls.
- Ability to work well as part of a team in a high pressure business critical environment with a desire to meet and exceed multiple company set targets.
- Outgoing, lively personality with desire to succeed.
- Ability to work additional hours as and when required (however, rarely required).
 
What We Can Offer
 
- Competitive salary
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days increasing with service to 28 days
- Holiday concession purchase
- Affinity reward scheme – online discounts on products & services
- Late seat and accommodation offers
- Childcare vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- In-flight discount of 20%
- Foreign exchange discount at TUI retail outlets
- Contributory Pension scheme
- Career progression opportunities
 
Job Division: Specialist & Activity
Location: Port Solent

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Crystal

Salary

Competitive

Location

United Kingdom

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

Award winning and innovative we are the UK’s leading ski holiday company, but we’re not just about the snow and the mountains in winter, our Summer and Lakes & Mountains brands have an equally impressive reputation. Our Overseas Operations team is key to achieving our priority year round – giving our customers outstanding holiday experiences through excellent service and sharing our great local knowledge and expertise.
 
Crystal Ski is part of the TUI Specialist & Activity sector which is the most diverse and unique collection of travel businesses in the world, with over 110 brands stretching from the USA and Canada, across Europe and out to Australia and New Zealand. As part of TUI Travel Plc, the worlds largest travel organisation, our employees have the opportunity for year round employment overseas or in the UK.
 
This position will be based in Austria.
 
Requirements
 
British/European passport
UK bank account
Previous experience of general maintenance to include electrics, plumbing and carpentry
Clean driving license for at least 2 years
Experience driving abroad an would be advantage
Self motivated, ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
 
Responsibilities
 
Your role is to effectively and efficiently repair/fix or find suitable solutions in a set time frame for property maintenance issues so there is minimum impact on customers enjoyment of their holiday.
 
You will assist with the maintenance of an area or cluster of hotels/chalets to include the swimming pool, boiler room, customer and staff rooms and public areas.
 
Accurate, timely completion of paperwork and admin.
 
At times you may be required to be on call 24/7 in case of emergencies.
 
You may also have some driving duties including airport transfers, moving staff/customers and equipment between resort and recycling runs.
 
The Package
Working for us overseas is a great experience.
 
We offer a great package to all of our overseas staff, which includes the following
- Competitive wage
- Accommodation
- Season Lift Pass
- Season Equipment hire
- Full Medical & Personnel Insurance
- Travel to and from resort you are placed in
- Full Training
- Uniform
- Friends and Family discount
 
Job Division: Specialist & Activity
Location: Overseas

Recruiter

JCA

Salary

From £10,876 to £14,851 per year

Location

South East

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

Assistant Chef
Part of the TUI Travel Group, JCA is one of the fastest growing providers of school residential and day activity centre’s, predominantly to primary schools.  Operating a total of 7 centre’s across the UK, the centre’s provide a great value proposition to schools, and can be tailored to individual group requirements. 
Overall purpose
The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective day to day operation of the kitchen to company standards whilst providing child-friendly, wholesome meals for our guests and staff.  
General Responsibilities
·     Provide meals in accordance with company guidelines ensuring high standards of preparation, presentation and the quality of food at all times
Provide for special dietary requirements according to the needs of your guests Ensure meals are provided within the confines of a budget set by the Company Establish food requirements and order all food stuffs, through, avoiding surpluses and shortages of products Establish an effective goods received procedure and to ensure goods are stored and rotated in the proper way in accordance with HACCP regulations To take food samples of all high-risk food in accordance with HACCP regulations. Maintain and monitor the daily HACCP records Ensure the highest levels of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness according to European and local regulations by implementing and undertaking a daily kitchen cleaning schedule. To provide a balanced and varied menu for staff and customers on a daily basis
Qualifications
NVQ or equivalent in Catering  Food hygiene certificate 
What We’re Looking For
Ability to work with children and young people Proven supervisory skills Sound knowledge of catering Experience of working in a similar role  Team player Assertive, focused and helpful manner 
Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview at the company head office in Port Solent, Portsmouth.  The position will commence on 8th April 2013.
What we can offer you
Seasonal Contract Competitive Salary Package Opportunity to gain further experience working within the TUI Travel PLC Activity Sector

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PGL (0)

Salary

From £86 to £86 per week + free accommodation and meals

Location

France

Job term

Temporary

Job hours

Full time

Job Details
PGL is the UK's leading provider of residential activity holidays and educational study courses for young people. With locations across the UK, France and Spain and more than 400,000 guests enjoying the trip of a lifetime each year, joining the PGL team gives you plenty of access to career development opportunities.
We're looking for fluent French-speakers for this diverse Admin role. If you’d like to do a job away from the usual 9-5 whilst still gaining crucial office based experience for your CV and improve your language skills then this is an excellent opportunity.
As one of our Administrators you will play a key part in the overall organisation of centre life for both guests and staff.
Our centre administrators are vital for the smooth functioning of the centre office. If you are looking for a broad role with plenty of variety, then this role will give you exposure to many different sides of the business whilst giving you the chance to practice your French language skills.
Key Duties
With responsibility for the centre accounts, liaison with local suppliers and running the centre office, you will provide admin support to your Centre Manager and senior team. This could involve timesheets, petty cash, basic HR administration and purchase ordering. At some centres you may also be needed to take on the role of centre driver to run local errands and pick up supplies.
Training
You’ll join the PGL apprenticeship scheme for and an industry-leading package of training, support and qualifications and full training in all PGL’s admin systems will be given. You will also have a full induction to the company, its policies and be given relevant centre training. Throughout the season there will be opportunities to develop your computer skills. There are no age restrictions on our apprenticeship programme.
Package
We offer a competitive wage, paid monthly, a free meal package with on-site accommodation provided, access to training and development opportunities and a free staff uniform that reflects your job role, location and contract length. We will also provide return transport from a UK departure point to your centre in France.
If you feel like this is the perfect opportunity, apply today!
Applicants need to have a UK address, UK NI number and make their way to a UK departure point. Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service), which PGL will pay for.
You need to possess the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this position. PGL is committed to the principle of equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community.

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TUI Travel PLC

Salary

Competitive

Location

Surbiton Hill

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Web Developer- Surbiton

Based in Surbiton
Specialist Holidays Group is the third largest tour operator in the UK, with 500k+ customers annually and a turnover of £500m+. Brands include Crystal Ski and Lakes, Thomson Ski and Lakes, First Choice Ski, Sovereign, Hayes and Jarvis, Citalia, Meon Villas, Thomson Worldwide, Jetsave, Austravel and American Holidays. 
Our technology teams are focused on delivering high-quality applications and enhancements that meet the current (and pave the way for the future) requirements of our fast-paced business. With a passion for our customers and strong grounding in multiple technology disciplines, our team members are an integral part of the business and work closely with commercial colleagues to bring innovative solutions to the challenging world of travel.
Using your skills, you will support and enable the delivery of high-quality business-led technology projects and proactively support and maintain the TUI Ski Alpine websites and related systems to business requirements. 
You will be commercially-focussed and have significant knowledge of, and experience in, how technology can support and enable business growth, and will also ensure that projects are aligned with the technology roadmap for SHG.
Using best practices to develop the system architecture design, development and implementation of all new / enhancements to TUI applications in order to deliver them in an efficient, pragmatic, timely and cost-effective way.
What You'll Be Doing
• Maintain and enhance functionalities relating to the TUI Ski websites
• Produce quality designs and code for complex systems and subsystems for use in the TUI Ski application platforms. 
• Take a proactive role in identifying and resolving technical and functional errors across all sites
• Where required to work with the business to capture and analyse requirements, providing technical input in a clear well-communicated manner. Create suitable design documentation and / or data models for others (including 3rd party offshore suppliers) to work from.
• Follow department standards on code and environment configuration management, project lifecycle, and release procedures
• To provide written/verbal project progress reports or updates as requested by line manager
• Delivery of agreed tasks to agreed time scales
• Work with third-parties involved with application development 
• Maintain a broad awareness of developments in eCommerce, both within and outside the travel industry.  Make recommendations for development that will enhance the customer experience and drive profitable growth and improve conversion.
• Actively promote the use of emerging technologies and techniques to provide standout over and above our competitors.
• Develop an excellent understanding of the systems involved, how these systems support the business, how these systems interact with other corporate (and 3rd party) applications, and their place in the overall IT architecture. 
• Analyse systems proactively to identify problems and trends and propose technical solutions and recommend changes to optimise system performance and usability.
• Create documentation to support future maintenance of system and to support operational requirements. 
• Review the design and code produced by colleagues (some of whom will be overseas based) to ensure it is of good quality, runs efficiently and adheres to TUI coding standards.
• Responsible for the quality of delivery through the management of the QA team and the use of JUnit and Continuous Integration. 
What We're Looking For
1. Mandatory Skills
• High level of programming skill with Java, SQL and J2EE (for web not application) skill set. 
• Working knowledge of application servers,  Tomcat/JBoss preferred.
• Working Knowledge of Hibernate, Spring.
• Knowledge of MVC frameworks, use of HTML/ XHTML, CSS, JSP, JavaScript.
• ANT and source control, e.g. SVN, CVS.
• Client server HTTP/XML Request/Response
• WebServices
• JUNIT testing
• Proven experience of estimating, planning, development methods & lifecycles and specifically Agile methodologies.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Adaptable to changing priorities.
• Able to work on own initiative and anticipate workloads.
• Awareness of targets and constraints and ability to work to these.
• Understanding of commercial needs and how they are delivered by various applications.
• Willing to mentor junior members of a team.
• Willing to cross train in other areas of TUI SKI related applications.
2. Desired Skills
• MySQL / Postgres
• Linux
• Apache HTTPD
• Wicket
• Hybris
• Solr
• Velocity
• Knowledge of the travel related applications/IT architecture.
3. Core competencies / Essential requirements
• Have at least 3 years commercial experience of Java development in a professional environment
• Working knowledge of application servers, Tomcat preferred
• High level of programming skill with Java, XML, XSLT, SQL and J2EE skill set
• Experience in at least one of the following scripting languages: JSF, JSP, VELOCITY
• Ability to work as part of a team, and communicate effectively with department colleagues and key business representatives
• Analytical skills and ability to solve problems quickly
• A desire and passion for constantly developing websites to keep up with changing technologies
• Able to work on own initiative and anticipate workloads
• Awareness of targets and constraints and ability to work to these
• Understanding of commercial needs and how they are delivered by various applications
4. Ideal candidate
• Computer science/engineering related degree
• Working Knowledge of Hibernate, Spring
• Working Knowledge of Endeca or Solr
• Working Knowledge of keyword search engine
• Eclipse/IntelliJ, ANT, Jira and source control, e.g. SVN, CVS, GIT
What We Can Offer
• Competitive salary 
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days increasing with service to 28 days 
• Holiday concession purchase 
• Affinity reward scheme – online discounts on products & services 
• Late seat and accommodation offers 
• Childcare vouchers 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• In-flight discount of 20% 
• Foreign exchange discount at TUI retail outlets
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities

Recruiter

Flexiski

Salary

Competitive

Location

Europe

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Head Chef

Flexiski specialises in tailor-made ski breaks for individuals, families and corporate groups to 15 of the most prestigious ski resorts.  Our accommodation portfolio includes an exclusive range of catered chalets and our flagship hotel in Courchevel 1850. In addition to our own properties, we offer an extensive selection of hand-picked hotels throughout Europe.
Overview of roleHotel Saint Louis is our flagship hotel located in an enviable location just off the world famous Bellecote piste in Courchevel 1850. The head chef role in Hotel Saint Louis is pivotal to the successful delivery of our product in this new property.
As the person with overall responsibility for the catering in the restaurant, bar and terrace, you will deliver a first rate level of food to our discerning clients and establish the hotel as an exciting culinary destination in Courchevel 1850.
You will be responsible for creating a menu that consistently excites and delights our clients whilst remaining on budget. We aim to give the clients excellent food, locally sourced where possible that is presented with flair and imagination. We do not provide set menu plans for our chefs, preferring to give you the freedom to do what you do best – creating a menu for discerning clients that they will love and that you are excited about preparing. 
The main focus of this role is on the quality and presentation of each service. You will also be responsible for health and safety standards in all food preparation areas. The kitchen team from the second chef through to the kitchen porters will form your team and they are your responsibility.
Please see attached role profile for more information on the role.
Key skills, experience, knowledge and competencies
·         A minimum of four years relevant head chef experience within a professional kitchen environment.
·         Substantial experience in menu creation, costing and budgetary controls. Ability to balance service vs. costs.
·         NVQ levels 2/3 in catering and hospitality or equivalent.
·         Intermediate or advanced food hygiene certificate
·         Excellent knowledge of health and safety/ hygiene laws HACCP and standards
·         Good time management, organisation and prioritisation skills
·         Strong interpersonal skills including motivation, performance management and goal setting.
·         Confident dealing with clients face to face and actively seeks out opportunities to do this.
·         Ability to remain calm, patient, diplomatic and tactful under pressure
·         Constantly seek out ways to improve the level of service or product to the customer within the given parameters.
·         Exceptional standards of cleanliness and hygiene on both a personal and professional level
·         Smart personal presentation and appearance
·         Excellent verbal & written communication skills
·         2nd Language preferred
The Package
In order to recruit the best people and deliver our product, flexiski offers a very attractive remuneration package.
·         Quality accommodation
·         All meals
·         Lift pass
·         Ski/Board and boot rental
·         Discounted/free ski lessons whatever your ski ability
·         Travel between departure airport in UK and resort
·         Medical and personal insurance
·         Stylish uniform

Recruiter

TUI Travel PLC

Salary

From £19,000 to £19,000 per year

Location

Luton

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Travel Accounting Specialist

Reporting directly to the Travel Accounting Assistant Manager, the Travel Accounting Specialist is part of a team responsible for processing of 100-150 statements and approximately 350,000-450,000 bookings at a value of £300m-£500m per month.  With the team receiving approximately 5,000-10,000 queries per month, the role is also required to investigate and resolve these queries in a professional and timely fashion.  Finally, the Travel Accounting Specialist is also responsible for providing an efficient and effective bookings process, and for supporting and coaching the Travel Accounting Associates in their work to develop and enhance skills within the team.
The Travel Accounting Specialist is expected to build a positive working relationship with all key stakeholders and deliver a best-in-class service.
What You'll Be Doing 
- Ensure supplier statements are processed in a timely manner and are paid in accordance to contractual terms
- Ensure MTO and Falcon worked statements are reviewed and final reconciliations are completed in a timely manner
- Ensure the timely and accurate payment of all 3rd party suppliers
- Resolve all debit balances on RBS in accordance with guidelines
- Liaise with Retail for all under/over collected bookings
- Resolve queries and issues raised by internal and external parties
- Resolve the escalation of queries from supplier shops
- Resolve the escalation of queries from the offshore partner
- Strive to improve automatch rates by identifying issues and recommending solutions
- Ensure RBS interfaces and job requests are cleared on a daily basis
- Assist the Travel Accounting Assistant Manager with activities to provide cover, including managing the relationships with 3rd party suppliers, and ensuring Oracle AP is accounted for correctly
- Support and coach the Travel Accounting Associates to ensure work is performed to a high standard and that skills are developed and enhanced
- Support and implement continuous improvement opportunities (both system and procedural)
- Ensure all internal controls are fully adhered to and make recommendations for improvement
- Ensure records are maintained and archived to satisfy audit and statutory requirements
- Undertake other adhoc activities as deemed necessary
Key Relationships (Internal & External contacts):
- Travel Accounting Assistant Manager - Support/Consult/Inform
- Managers within the SSC and wider Business - Support/Consult/Inform
- Business Stakeholders - Support/Consult/Inform
- Peer Finance Group - Consult/Inform
- Offshore Partner - Support/Consult/Inform
What We're Looking For 
- Proven experience working in a Payables role
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent customer service
- Good communication skills, both written and oral
- Good organisational skills – able to work to tight deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills including persuasiveness and/or assertiveness skills
- Good influencing skills
- Competent user of MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Experience of, and competence in, using integrated ERP software an advantage
- Experience of working with an offshore partner an advantage
- Experience of working in a Shared Service Centre an advantage
Hiring Manager - Liza Smith