Club House & Functions Manager Job in Kenya

Club House & Functions Manager

Job Ref: VR/CFM/2

Our client is a premium lifestyle destination. Set in 2,500 acres on Kenya’s North Coast. It features an 18-hole championship golf course with an outstanding clubhouse.

The Clubhouse and Functions Manager will be in charge of the everyday operations of the Clubhouse.

Key Outputs:
  • Managing budgets and financial plans as well as controlling expenditure and analysing sales figures and set business targets

  • Ensuring the ordering, safe storage and control of stocks of food, beverages and materials
  • Planning, organising and managing all clubhouse services, including reception, Proshop, bookings, food and beverage operations and housekeeping
  • Developing ideas for events and functions at the clubhouse to maximise revenues.
  • Developing al carte menus and menus for special events at Vipingo Ridge.
  • Promoting and marketing events and functions at VR, in liaison with the marketing department.
  • Participating in recruiting, training and monitoring staff and improving staff performance
  • Ensuring the planning of work schedules for direct reports and teams
  • Ensuring events, banqueting and catering services are planned and run smoothly
  • Meeting with clients to discuss all their requirements for events and functions at VR.
  • Management of all events and functions at VR.
  • Supervising maintenance, supplies, renovations and furnishings
  • Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations
  • Ensuring the establishment meets and exceeds statutory health regulations
  • Ensuring service of food and beverage is of the highest standards and surpasses customer’s expectations.
  • Ensuring customer complaints, if any, are handled with care and settled amicably
The person should be prepared to work long hours that frequently require evening, night and weekend shifts.

The person will have an in-depth knowledge of Hotel Management and relevant experience gained in 5-star hotels or similar establishments

There is a demand for:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to pay attention to the details, setting the example for staff to deliver a standard of service and presentation that meets and exceeds guests' needs and expectations
  • A good knowledge of business and people management are equally important elements.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work with minimum supervision and be pro-active in coming up with new ideas on how to improve operations at the Clubhouse.

If you meet the above requirements send your CV and application letter to info@byappointmentafrica.com.

ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted.

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