Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is a distinctive group of deluxe hotels where we put the emphasis on our people. We strive to provide a motivating and rewarding environment that attracts inspired and talented people who are willing to bring news ideas, use & develop their knowledge to reinvent their career path.

Soaring to the height of 208 meters, Swissôtel Foshan is not only the tallest building but also a prominent landmark in Foshan. It is conveniently located in the city centre within minutes from the Guangzhou-Foshan Subway station. All 232 guest rooms and suites from the 38th to 49th floor of the tower are equipped with an intimate atmosphere and attentive service.

Swissôtel Foshan is managed by a professional, friendly and dedicated team of Leaders. To strengthen our team, we are looking for:

Reporting jobs to Financial Controller, and responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of all computer systems and data communications activities in the hotel.

The main responsibilities and tasks of this position are as listed below, but not limited to these:

      Responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of all computer systems and data communications activities in the hotel. Forecasts technology requirements and upgrades to existing technology to improve effectiveness of installed systems in own hotel and region. Executes hotel and corporate systems strategies in own hotel and region.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks.

      Must have knowledge of cabling; computer networking equipment and operating systems, specifically Novell, UNIX and Windows NT; personal computer and server hardware; data communications equipment and protocols; and office administration applications.

Knowledge of specific hospitality industry applications is desirable.

      Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to relate to all levels of management. Must be able to assist hotel guests with technical requirements and problems. Must be capable of training users with varying degrees of computer knowledge.

      Must have experience in negotiating and executing computer data communication contracts.

Must have commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures as they relate to Computer Systems and Telecommunications.

Must be able to work in a safe, prudent and organized manner. Must have strong project planning skills.

Must have an understanding of the accounting/budgeting function.

      Ensure critical systems, specifically Front Office Property Management System, Call Accounting and Food & Beverage point of sale computer systems, are available twenty-four (24) hours per day.

Ensure effective support for other systems, including back-office, sales and catering and human resources applications.

In conjunction with the above tasks, act as the hotels liaison with both hardware and software suppliers, including coordination of maintenance agreements between hotel, suppliers and Corporate.

Establish and maintain user procedures and hardware familiarization for all systems.

In conjunction with corporate MIS, coordinate any new system implementation, update or upgrade with hotel staff and hardware or software suppliers.