HOTEL MANAGER

Company logo KAZI SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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    Kenya, MOMBASA

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    Contract

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    Negotiable

Posted on 17 Apr 2024

Expire on 25 Apr 2024

Experience Level: Senior-Level Job Category: Management & Business Development Industry: Hospitality & Hotel Location Type: On-Site

Description

Our client, a leading Hotel in Mombasa is looking for a Hotel Manager who will be overall in charge of all Hotel Operations Excluding Finance.

Requirements

  • Diploma in Hotel Management from a reputable institution.
  • Experience in an established formal Hotel & Conferencing business, demonstrating a deep understanding of the industry.
  • Extensive background in hotel accommodation and conferencing operations.
  • Previous role as an Assistant Manager in a well-established hotel.
  • Proficiency in Hotel procedures and processes, including F&B, Housekeeping, F&B Control, and other departments.
  • Competence in digital marketing for hotels, particularly through online channels.
  • Strong relationships with organizations conducting conferences at hotels.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for effectively managing all the hotel’s daily functions and contributing to its success & profitability.
  • Key liaison with external stakeholders e.g. County government, Area and Industry Associations, Security teams etc.
  • Create a work atmosphere that is conducive to staff productivity & optimum customer experience.
  • Responsible for all opening and closing procedures of the hotel.
  • Anticipate guest needs and liaise with department heads to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Upholds commitment to all safety and sanitation practices.
  • Monitors the cleaning of kitchen, dining areas, bedrooms and public areas to maintain sanitation standards, and keep appropriate records. 
  • Monitor actions of staff and customers to ensure that health and safety standards regulations are obeyed. 
  • In liaison with Sales Manager and finance team, negotiates the terms of sales agreements and supports in closing sales. 
  • Liaises with Human Resources Consultant to ensure all employment regulations are followed.
  • Ensures that all complaints by customers are addressed immediately and settled.
  • Maintains and develops relationships with new and existing customers. 
  • Reviews sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
  • Provides feedback from customers to enhance service delivery.
  • Ensures that guest accounts are properly posted and maintained.
  • Oversees the proper input of all reservations in hotel systems.
  • Overseas quality of customer service at all areas of the hotel.
  • Holds regular HOD and all Staff meetings to ensure efficient flow of communication.
  • Remains current on room rates, room availability and emergency procedures.
  • Produces management reports as per the company specification.
  • Produces monthly management reports for reporting to Directors.
  • Develops ideas for marketing the hotel and its facilities to meet and exceed targets.

Kazi Solutions Ltd is a professional firm that offers Human Resource Solutions and support to businesses, organizations, and personnel, in Kenya, the region and globally.