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POSITION: MANAGER
LOCATION: MONROVIA – UL CAPITOLHILL CAMPUS

                         University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA)

              UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA

                  Cell#: 0775-566214 / 0886-325466 / 0776-553072

              Email: ulfa2021.ul@gmail.com

Terms of Reference (ToR) for hiring a Manager to lead the operations and management of the ULFA Lounge on the Capitol Hill of the UL

1. Introduction

The University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA), Inc. has decided to set-up a Lounge which shall serve as a complementary source of revenue for the Association. For this purpose, ULFA have renovated a building on the Capitol Hill Campus of the University of Liberia (UL) to host the Lounge that will operate a restaurant. ULFA therefore wishes to hire a professional Business Manager to oversee the operations and management of the ULFA Lounge.,

2. Background

The University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA) is the Umbrella Organization for all faculties on the four campuses of the UL. The Association is responsible to engage with the UL and stakeholders for the improvement of the welfare of its members. ULFA is represented by its elected officials led by the President. The Association believes in honesty and the intellectual might of the pen.

3. Objectives and outputs of the assignment

The manager and his/her staff will be the face of the business and as such are an invaluable resource in the success of the business and helping ULFA achieve both short-term and long-term goals. The overall objective of the assignment of the Manager is to work along with the leadership of ULFA to operate and manage the ULFA Lounge as a business in a sustainable and professional manner.

The specific objectives of the assignment, which will serve to bring about the overall objective, are:

• Work along with the ULFA leadership to select, furnish and operationalize the ULFA Lounge

• Work along with the ULFA leadership to identify and recruit competent staff for the operations of the ULFA Lounge;

•  Oversee the Management and the daily operations of the ULFA Lounge;

• Providing general customer services tasks, including handling customer enquiries and complaints, taking reservations and advising customers:

• Ensure proper accountability and safety of all assets of the ULFA Lounge;

• Make daily and/or monthly financial report to the leadership of ULFA;

• Perform all other duties as assigned

4. Qualification requirements

The qualification of the Manager is as follows:

1. Must have 5 years of experience as a Bar & Restaurant General Manager or similar role;
2. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Social Science and/or related field or an Associate Degree/Certification/ Advance Diploma from a Technical Institute in Hospitality Management;
3. Must have Extensive food and wine knowledge;
4. Must have Computer literacy;
5. Must have familiarity with bar & restaurant management software;
6. Must possess good moral character;
7. Must have a strong hospitality and communication skill;
8. Must demonstrate high level of professional conduct;
9. Must be able to work as a team-player with minimum supervision;
10. Must be an innovative and creative thinker;
11. Must have the ability to work long hours;
12. Must have strong management, administration and organizational skills;
13. Must have experience in event planning;
14. Must be able to prioritize and juggle multiple responsibilities;
15. Good financial management skills;

Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Managing and overseeing administrative aspects of day to day operations.
2. Maintaining current liquor licenses, identifying and contacting potential suppliers, and negotiating contracts.
3. Identifying and setting benchmark goals for the business.
4. Deliver superior customer services.
5. Ensuring customer satisfaction.
6. Plan and develop customers’ loyalty programs.
7. Plan new and update existing menus.
8. Plan and develop the overall bar & restaurant marketing strategy.
9. Participate at local food events.
10. Respond efficiently to customer questions and complaints.
11. Manage and lead staff.
12. Training and evaluate staff performance.
13. Estimate consumption, forecast requirements, track and maintain inventory.
14. Manage bar and restaurant supplies.
15. Control costs and minimize waste.
16. Nurture a positive working environment.
17. Monitor operations and initiate corrective actions.
18. Implement innovative strategies to improve productivity and sales.

Responsible to:  The Chairman: Ways, Means, and Finance Committee; University of Liberia Faculty Association

Responsible for: Bar manager, restaurant manager, sound system technician, house keepers and any other staff working in the employ of the University of Liberia Faculty Association Bar & Restaurant.

The qualified candidate should send their resume and a cover letter not later than May 10, 2023 at 1700hrs stating their motivation and suitability for the job to ulfa2021.ul@gmail.com

The letter should be addressed to:

Mrs. Roseline C. Hunter-Konneh

Chairperson

Faculty Welfare committee – ULFA

University of Liberia

               University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA)

              UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA

                  Cell#: 0775-566214 / 0886-325466 / 0776-553072

               Email: ulfa2021.ul@gmail.com

Terms of Reference (ToR) for hiring a Manager to lead the operations and management of the ULFA Lounge on the Capitol Hill of the UL

1. Introduction

The University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA), Inc. has decided to set-up a Lounge which shall serve as a complementary source of revenue for the Association. For this purpose, ULFA have renovated a building on the Capitol Hill Campus of the University of Liberia (UL) to host the Lounge that will operate a restaurant. ULFA therefore wishes to hire a professional Business Manager to oversee the operations and management of the ULFA Lounge.

2. Background

The University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA) is the Umbrella Organization for all faculties on the four campuses of the UL. The Association is responsible to engage with the UL and stakeholders for the improvement of the welfare of its members. ULFA is represented by its elected officials led by the President. The Association believes in honesty and the intellectual might of the pen.

3. Objectives and outputs of the assignment

The manager and his/her staff will be the face of the business and as such are an invaluable resource in the success of the business and helping ULFA achieve both short-term and long-term goals. The overall objective of the assignment of the Manager is to work along with the leadership of ULFA to operate and manage the ULFA Lounge as a business in a sustainable and professional manner.

The specific objectives of the assignment, which will serve to bring about the overall objective, are:

• Work along with the ULFA leadership to select, furnish and operationalize the ULFA Lounge

• Work along with the ULFA leadership to identify and recruit competent staff for the operations of the ULFA Lounge;

•  Oversee the Management and the daily operations of the ULFA Lounge;

• Providing general customer services tasks, including handling customer enquiries and complaints, taking reservations and advising customers:

• Ensure proper accountability and safety of all assets of the ULFA Lounge;

• Make daily and/or monthly financial report to the leadership of ULFA;

• Perform all other duties as assigned

4. Qualification requirements

The qualification of the Manager is as follows:

1. Must have 5 years of experience as a Bar & Restaurant General Manager or similar role;
2. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Social Science and/or related field or an Associate Degree/Certification/ Advance Diploma from a Technical Institute in Hospitality Management;
3. Must have Extensive food and wine knowledge;
4. Must have Computer literacy;
5. Must have familiarity with bar & restaurant management software;
6. Must possess good moral character;
7. Must have a strong hospitality and communication skill;
8. Must demonstrate high level of professional conduct;
9. Must be able to work as a team-player with minimum supervision;
10. Must be an innovative and creative thinker;
11. Must have the ability to work long hours;
12. Must have strong management, administration and organizational skills;
13. Must have experience in event planning;
14. Must be able to prioritize and juggle multiple responsibilities;
15. Good financial management skills;

Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Managing and overseeing administrative aspects of day to day operations.
2. Maintaining current liquor licenses, identifying and contacting potential suppliers, and negotiating contracts.
3. Identifying and setting benchmark goals for the business.
4. Deliver superior customer services.
5. Ensuring customer satisfaction.
6. Plan and develop customers’ loyalty programs.
7. Plan new and update existing menus.
8. Plan and develop the overall bar & restaurant marketing strategy.
9. Participate at local food events.
10. Respond efficiently to customer questions and complaints.
11. Manage and lead staff.
12. Training and evaluate staff performance.
13. Estimate consumption, forecast requirements, track and maintain inventory.
14. Manage bar and restaurant supplies.
15. Control costs and minimize waste.
16. Nurture a positive working environment.
17. Monitor operations and initiate corrective actions.
18. Implement innovative strategies to improve productivity and sales.

Responsible to:  The Chairman: Ways, Means, and Finance Committee; University of Liberia Faculty Association

Responsible for: Bar manager, restaurant manager, sound system technician, house keepers and any other staff working in the employ of the University of Liberia Faculty Association Bar & Restaurant.

The qualified candidate should send their resume and a cover letter not later than May 10, 2023 at 1700hrs stating their motivation and suitability for the job to ulfa2021.ul@gmail.com

The letter should be addressed to:

Mrs. Roseline C. Hunter-Konneh

Chairperson

Faculty Welfare committee – ULFA

University of Liberia

The university of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA) celebrated the 2021 “ULFA DAY” as part of the 102nd graduation exercises of the University of Liberia (UL). The celebration was held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Fendall Campus of the UL in Louisiana, Montserrado County.

ULFA day is an annual event held by ULFA as part of convocation activities. This event brings together faculties from every department at the UL. This year’s event was held under the theme “Harnessing the gains of Academia through Community Engagement”.

Addressing the membership, the Keynote speaker, Mr. Charles B. Coffey, Jr., President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), highlighted the need for a motivated faculty through better salaries and incentives for a transformed society.

He furthered that a motivated faculty paves the way for both academia and society to harness their gains at ensuring that society is transformed for the better. More so, he re-emphasized the need for faculties at the state run University to be provided motivation for research through provision of research grant facilities. Mr. Coffey intoned that a demotivated faculty would result to lower quality in higher education thus leading to less prepared graduates.

Also during the program, ULFA recognized some media persons and institutions that collaborated with the Faculty Association during the year. those individuals recognized were Mr. Julius D. Jeh of the OK FM, Mr. Blamo N. Toe of the BANA FM, Mr. J. Korvah Beyan of LUX FM, and MR. james S. Goodday Flomo of the SPOON Network. Institutions recognized were the BANA FM and the OK FM.

The day also included a soccer encounter between the ULFA and the PUL. The game ended goalless.

 

Monrovia – June 18, 2021.

The University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA), Inc. held her General Assembly (GA) in line with her constitutional mandate. This GA was held on the Capitol Hill campus of the University of Liberia (UL). The ULFA is the Umbrella organization of all faculties at the UL.

According to Article VIII, Section 1; “all ULFA Assemblies shall be called and chaired by the President of ULFA. A ULFA Assembly shall be given at least fourteen (14) days’ notice. During the meeting, only full-time faculty shall vote on any issue and at two-third majority through voting shall pass a point. Said ULFA Assemblies shall be called every semester, one at the end of the First Semester and the other at the end of Second Semester.”

During the GA, which is the highest decision making body of the ULFA, The President, Dr. Edna G. Johnny admonished faculty members to remain hopeful in her leadership. According to Dr. Johnny, “every commitment that we made during our campaign processes will be fulfilled if we all work together.” 

” We have received the financial report detailing financial activities from the past administration and are reviewing it. As promised during our campaign processes, we have already begun working to get ULFA up to date. We recently concluded a workshop with the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP), on our obligations and the associated benefit packages. We are currently engaged with the administration of the UL so that everyone can know their status;”  Dr. Johnny reported.

The President further reported that ULFA is now visible on various platforms- Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram and would soon finalize its website in a week or two.

Reaffirming their support in the Dr. Johnny led leadership, faculty members expressed faith in the ability of the ULFA Leadership to deliver based on the rapid transformation that are happening within a short space of time. Members also brought forth issues that they described as having impact on their welfare.

Among those issues discussed, Instructor Kanneh lamented the lack of vehicle to convey faculty and staff to and from the Straz Sinje Technical College in Grand Cape Mount County. For her part, Instructor Comfort Boog-Paye of the Business College lamented the disparity in income among faculty members on one hand, and faculty and administrators on the other hand.

 

Amid these and other critical issues raised during the discussions, the faculty in the GA resolved on several key issues which the ULFA leadership is expected to communicate with the UL Administration.

The Leadership of Dr. Johnny was overwhelmingly elected in March, 2021.

 

– Eric Patten, Public Relations Committee Chairman/ULFA-