Testimonial * Erikos Kranidiotis

Erikos Kranidiotis, Hotel Management (1998)

Expert Solution Consultant, Misys

"I truly believe the skills and knowledge I gained at Alpine set the foundations for my future development".

After graduating from Alpine in 1998 I completed a Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management and a Masters Degree in International Business Administration from Bournemouth University in the UK. I worked for five years in JP Morgan Bank in the Investment Banking Operations division. There I worked in several different departments including a Team Leader role for the Client Operations team.

I returned to Greece to complete my Military service and worked for a year at Mytilineos Holdings in the Treasury department. For the past seven and a half years I work for Misys as an Expert Solution Consultant providing Banking software solutions in the Treasury & Capital Markets sector. Both project and support related activities for our clients who are major banks in Greece and around the world. In my free time I enjoy Scuba Diving and I am a Divemaster with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors.

 

Although my career path changed after I graduated from University, I truly believe the skills and knowledge I gained at Alpine set the foundations for my future development. Helping me achieve my goals and being able to collaborate cross functionally with people from different cultures and backgrounds. What we do in most jobs is offer services, both to our clients externally and to our colleagues internally. There is no better way to learn the Service Industries than at Alpine.

Company I work for:

Since 1979 Misys provides financial services software to more than 2000 customers across 130 countries in Retail Banking, Treasury & Capital Markets, Enterprise Risk, Buy-Side, Lending, Corporate Banking, Investment Management, Financial Software, Transaction Banking, and Risk Management. Used by some of the world’s leading global financial institutions, including 47 of the world’s 50 largest banks.

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Testimonial * Irina Kuzina

Irina Kuzina, Master’s degree in International Hospitality & Tourism Leadership (2014) validated by University of Wales
Sales manager of Sbokos Hotel Group (Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort&SPA; Agapi Beach; Cretan Malia Park; Koutouloufari Village Holiday Club; Village Heights Golf Resort) -  Blue Palace is also a member of Starwood.  
Born in Tallinn, Estonia

 

For me education always used to be something more than academic knowledge. I believe that first of all it improves the personality and the traits needed to be competitive on the market.  

Alpine Centre had taught me many things – it improved my analytical skills, my patience as well as gave me a chance to meet a lot of amazing people and to establish a good relationship with my former classmates and present colleagues worldwide. 

However, I consider that the main thing that Alpine has taught me is belief in myself! 

Does not matter how difficult and sometimes even unreal your dream might seem to you – just keep going and do not try to find excuses for yourself, because you are capable of everything!

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Hotel Security Seminar for Hotel Managers and Hotel Management Students in Greece

ALPINE CENTER SWITZERLAND in cooperation with "PROTECT-Security Solutions" is organizing a one day Hotel Security Seminar for Hotel Managers and Hotel Management Students in Greece.
Date: Friday 30. January 2015
For more info, please send e-mail to: admissions@swissalpinecenter.com

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Job Opportunity - Account Executive for White Key

White Key is a boutique company offering a portfolio of over 160 of the finest luxury villas available for rent throughout Greece, complemented by a wide range of customized services. The clients of White Key are usually some of the world’s most affluent families and often celebrities.

White Key is looking to expand and is searching for motivated individuals, interested in the upscale tourism and real estate sector, to join its team.

Current opening: Account Executive

• Located in winter time in central offices for sales.
• Summer time to travel around two months in islands for preparations for reservations.
• Remuneration: around 1,000€ net plus traveling expenses

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A University Degree and at least 3 years of experience in a relevant sector
• Speak Greek, English and at least 1 more foreign language (both oral and written)
• Drive and enthusiasm to work in a relatively new tourism-related sector with a team of young entrepreneurs
• Service-oriented mentality and outgoing personality
• An understanding of the high-end tourism market
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• An artistic “flair”
• Maturity and the ability to handle unexpected situations
• A broad international exposure will be a plus
• Able to travel extensively
• Driving license necessary

The person who will join will be exposed to most aspects of the operations of the company, mainly the following:

• Active sales
• Contact with clients prior to arrival for all the necessary arrangements
• Co-ordination of services provided by third parties
• Meeting clients upon arrival
• Public relations

You may send CV with photo included at hr@alpine.edu.gr

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European Business Awards and World Travel Awards this year in Athens, Greece

Two significant award ceremonies will take place in Athens, Greece this year.

European Business Awards

Since 2007, the European Business Awards has been shining a light on the most innovative businesses on the continent by promoting success, innovation and ethics in the European business community.

In 2012, the EBAs engaged with over 17,000 organisations in over 31 countries. Showcasing the best in class, the winners from a diverse range of industries including cosmetics, engineering, fashion, online businesses, manufacturing and transport, were congratulated by an audience comprising heads of state, leading industrialists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, media owners and academics from across 31 European nations.

Participants represented a combined turnover of over €1 trillion Euros (8.23% of EU GDP)*, employing over 2.7 million people.

The 100 Ruban d’Honneur recipients and 30 National Public Champions will be celebrated at a gala event reception that will be held at The Westin Astir Palace Resort, Vouliagmeni, Athens in Greece on 27th May 2014. The event promises to be the biggest ever with networking sessions and seminars taking place over 2 full days.

European Business Awards Head of Events Jacqueline Yanko said, "We are absolutely delighted to be hosting our prestigious gala event in Athens this year. The continued and increasing success of Greek businesses in the competition showcases perfectly our aim to recognise and promote excellence, best practice and innovation in the European Business community”.

The 10 category winners and 1 European Public Champion will be announced in front of an audience of business leaders, academics, media and political representatives from across Europe.

Athens is a fantastic city, steeped in history and regarded as a foundation stone for so many elements of modern society. The European Business Awards is proud to welcome business leaders from some of the very best organisations across Europe to sample the famous Greek hospitality and we look forward to seeing you there!

source: www.businessawardseurope.com

World Travel Awards

World Travel Awards (WTA), the "Oscars of the travel industry", has unveiled plans to visit Greece for the first time, with Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso, Athens, set to host its Europe Gala Ceremony on 2nd August 2014.

Senior representatives from Europe's finest travel brands are scheduled to attend WTA's Europe Gala Ceremony 2014 as they vie to win the most coveted accolade in the industry.

The red-carpet evening is being held in partnership with the Greek Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organisation, the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises and Divani Collection Hotels, and will include a gala dinner, top entertainment as well as the presentation of the most coveted awards in the industry.

Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a full itinerary over the weekend, a "journey through Greece," giving an insight into both its illustrious history and its vibrant contemporary culture.

The WTA organisers highlight the significance of hosting the VIP ceremony in Athens.

Graham E Cooke, President & Founder, WTA, says: "We are delighted to host our first ceremony in Greece, a decision that reflects the crucial contribution that tourism makes to the national economy. The Greek tourism sector is enjoying a renaissance, with last year's double-digit growth predicted to continue in 2014 as it continues to grow market share."

He adds: "The selection of our hosts is fundamental to the success of our awards programme, and Athens possesses all the ingredients to rise to the challenge of hosting our Europe Ceremony 2014. As Europe's oldest city, Athens beautifully balances its 2,500-year history with a vibrant contemporary culture scene."

The ceremony will take place at the luxury beach resort of Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso. Situated in the exclusive area of Vouliagmeni, just 18km from Athens city centre, the resort's stunning beachfront location combined with one of the most luxurious Thalassotherapy centres in Europe make it a destination for well-being and relaxation.

Niki Fotiou, Marketing & PR Manager, Divani Collection Hotels, says: "Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso is privileged to host the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony. We are proud to bring this event to Greece for the first time and to offer an impressive 'journey' through Greece to more than 500 travel tourism and hospitality professionals."

The Europe Ceremony 2014 will mark the third leg of WTA's Grand Tour, a global search for the world's finest travel brands, which also includes regional heats in Dubai, Ecuador and Anguilla. The winners of these regional heats will progress to the Grand Final, which will take place in December 2014.

source: www.worldtravelawards.com

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Job opportunity - Executive Chef in Jeddah

 

 

 

Job title: Executive Chef

Location( city): Jeddah

Department: Food and Beverage.

Will this position manage/supervise other employees?  Yes

Reporting to: General Manager, Purchasing Manager.

Preferred nationality: Greek

Preferred gender: Male

 

Job description                                                                                                    

• Responsible for all operations of the kitchen and cooking.
• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.

Job qualifications

• 10 years of Greek cuisine background/ or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP.
• Knowledge of all ingredients used in Greek cuisine.
• Familiarity with food-cost calculations, quality control and production control. 
• Completion of apprenticeship as a cook in a hotel or restaurant.
• Ability to communicate in English written and spoken.

Benefits and compensation: USD 4,000/ MONTH + MEDICAL INSURANCE

Please contact Pigi Mantzouratou at 210 8983022 or send her your cv hr@alpine.edu.gr
 

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Alpiners get the best internships!

Where are our current students doing their exciting paid internships?

One hundred seventy Alpiners are now doing their summer internships in world renowned properties all over the world. Here are some photos and feedback from just a few of them:

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JOBS - House Manager Opening

House Manager (Messinia)

 

Responsibilities

• Organization of the works in the whole property area
• Staffing recruitment
• Organization of work and control over housekeeping staff (service, cleaning, laundry service), chefs, engineers, IT and security staff, gardeners etc.
• Control over gardening (total area is 7 He)
• Control and organization of the operation of road and marine transport
• Organization of family events and celebrations
• Recruiting, training and monitoring staff
• Dealing with customer complaints and comments
• Addressing problems and troubleshooting
• Ensuring events run smoothly
• Dealing with contractors and suppliers
• Ensuring security is effective
• Carrying out inspections of property and services

Requirements

• Higher education in sphere of hotel and hospitality business, qualification for house management
• Relevant experience is a must
• Languages: Greek/English or English/Russian
• Honesty, accuracy, discipline, creativity, social skills
• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Knowledge of business and management principles and practices
• Knowledge of human resource principles and practices

Offer

• Competitive remuneration package is offered
• Permanent employment, permanent residence in the premises of the house

You may send your CV to hr@alpine.edu.gr
Good luck!

JOBS

Hotel Managerial positions, UAE
Joseph Chalfoun, an Alpine alumnus and currently Area Operations Manager - UAE & Morocco, will be coming to Greece from Feb 12 until 16 and would like to interview Alpine graduates and Alumni to fill managerial positions, such as Restaurant Managers, Assistant Restaurant Managers, Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, Guest Relations Managers, etc. If you are interested, you may send your CV to joseph@foodfund.ae
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Front Desk Night Receptionist/PBX Operator, UK
Job opening in the Four Seasons Hotel UK:
Front Desk Night Receptionist/PBX Operator
You may email your cv to hr@alpine.edu.gr


Student Counselor/Office Administrator, India

The Swiss Business School for Hotel & Tourism Education in India is looking for a Student Counselor/ Office Administrator for our Goa Campus. Alpine Center with over 25 years of experience from Europe is expanding in India and we are looking for a Student Counselor/ Office Administrator. We want you to have a solid knowledge of Word, Excel and Power Point. We are looking for you who are creative, energetic and who is highly professional both with skills and attitude towards work. We expect you to be efficient, reliable and independent but also a good team worker with a clear focus on development. If you are interested to join our team, please send your CV to christina@alpinecenter.in

Sales and Operations Associate, Greece

TrueGreece, a leading luxury travel company, is looking for a SALES and OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE. If you are interested, you may send your CV at accounting@truegreece.com

Annual Career Day @Alpine on 15 February 2013

Alpine Center’s Annual Career Day this year falls on 15  February.  Representatives from leading hospitality and tourism companies have the opportunity to make presentations about the benefits of working for their organizations, and interview students interested in doing their internships at the respective properties.  Graduates of Alpine are also invited to attend and have the opportunity of exploring permanent positions offered.

 

Career Day 2011

This year, the St. Regis hotels* in Doha, Qatar and Abu Dhabi will be participating.  These two elite properties are looking for graduates in Food & Beverage, Rooms Division, Spa and Culinary Arts (read more at the end of the article).



Shhhhhhhhhh... quiet! Interviews in progress...

Companies that are regular participants in the Annual Career Day include:

AKS Hotels, Aldemar Hotels, Athenaeum InterContinental, Athens Hilton, Aquis Hotels & Resorts, Astir Vouliagmeni-Starwood Hotels,  Costa Navarino Starwood Hotels, Danai Beach & Villas-Chalkidiki, Elounda Palace, Porto Elounda  Hotel, Grace Hotel Group, Grande Bretagne Hotel,  Grecotel,  Mystique & Vedema Hotels, Santorini,    Sani Resort, St George Lycabettus Boutique Hotel,  and  TUI Hellas.

 

Ready for your placement?

Hotels, restaurants and travel agencies all over Greece and in fact worldwide are continuously contacting the Career & Placement office, requesting student trainees and graduates who have over the years been highly praised for their professionalism and motivation.  Through years of successful industry placements, Alpine has earned an international reputation of providing its students with the highest standard of education, including valuable skill sets. 

 

This is why the demand for Alpine students

is consistently four times greater than the supply! 

 

 

Job opportunities in St Regis - Doha Qatar, Abu Dhabi

The St Regis Doha, Qatar & St Regis Abu Dhabi have many openings in the Food & Beverage Department, Culinary, Rooms Division and Spa. These positions can be the stepping stone to a bright future at another St Regis somewhere else in the world, like New York, Mauritius, Bora Bora, Egypt, China and so more... One of Alpine graduates, Effie Georgiou, already has a career in St Regis New York!!!

The HR Manager of ST REGIS DOHA will be participating in our Career Day and will be interviewing candidates!

THE ST. REGIS DOHA, AL GASSAR RESORT

Doha, Qatar

Will be participating in Career Day on 15 February 2013

 

VACANCIES

Accommodation, transportation, meals, insurance and uniforms are provided free by the hotel. Salaries may not be much compared to the European market but students are given the international exposure that they like.  Not to mention the fact that this will be a good stepping stone for them in the Middle East market.

 

F&B

F&B Service Associates (Waiters/Waitresses)

F&B Hostess

F&B Captain

F&B Supervisor

 

Culinary

Commis 1

Commis II

Commis III

Demi Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie

 

Rooms

Butler

Butler Service Desk Attendant

Housekeeping Supervisor

Room Attendant

 

Spa & Recreation

Recreation Attendant

Massage Therapist

 The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

 

·         Food & Beverage Coordinator (this will be a key position as it will manage the Restaurant Reservation Team)

·         Restaurant Concierges

·         Supervisors

·         Hostesses

·         Waiters

  

About St. Regis

A Living Legacy

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts offers its elite clientele an experience beyond expectation. For modern connoisseurs who desire the finest expressions of service, each moment spent within our walls reveals bespoke attention to every desire. Our rich heritage, dating back more than 100 years to the grand opening of The St. Regis® New York by the esteemed Astor family, is evoked throughout every hotel – from our century-old butler service to the tradition of fresh flowers established by “The” Mrs. Astor. Yet no tradition is as vigilantly honored as the Astor family’s desire to treat guests of the hotel as though they were personal guests in the Astor’s own home. The St. Regis staff is committed to delivering this promise in every moment of every stay.

Beyond Expectation

As exemplars of elegance and refinement, St. Regis hotels and resorts are uncompromising in their pursuit of excellence. Every stay is commissioned to meet guests’ highest standards and refined to express the subtlety of their unique tastes. Through St. Regis Aficionado(SM), guests of the hotel are invited to indulge their passions with exclusive privileges such as a private tour of the Sistine Chapel, the opportunity to sample a rare vertical selection of Chateau Petrus, or a back country ski trip with a personal chef and sommelier.

St. Regis Seduction Around the World

Today St. Regis hotels and resorts can be found across the globe. London, New York, Singapore, Bali – each is an entrance into a captivating world of seduction and a unique expression of its location. The standard of opulence and sophistication established by the original St. Regis is honored in every address, but has evolved to include five distinct design interpretations: Metropolitan Manor, Glass House, Hemispheres, Journey’s End and Paradise Found. In each, the essence of the brand and its rich traditions is brought to life through signature features such as grand staircases, glittering chandeliers, handsome libraries, vast wine vaults, iconic murals and bronze façades.

An Ensemble of Captivating Experiences

These beautiful settings and flawless services are just a few of the ways St. Regis delights and enthralls its guests. Our hotels and resorts are settings for magical moments – whether it is enjoying a Bloody Mary in the legendary King Cole Bar and Lounge® where it was originally created, or being received at the airport by one of the hotel’s luxurious limousines.

St. Regis hotels and resorts provide an exclusive entrée to a refuge of timeless elegance, discerning taste, and uncompromising care and courtesy that simply cannot be found elsewhere. Past and future, rare and refined, there is no address like St. Regis