Safari Park Jobs in Kenya

Safari Park Hotel, a leading five star hotel situated in Nairobi and serving the top notch of the Hospitality sector seeks to employ a suitable Kenyan Citizen with the right attributes to fill the positions below.

A. Assistant Front Office Manager

Reporting to the Front Office Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible to;
  • Assist the Front Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of all Front Office department sections including: reception, reservations, transport, concierge, switchboard, business center and the guest relations.

  • Help to ensure full control of the Front Office Department to ensure maximum room and telephone revenue is received by the hotel.
  • Assist to ensure that the department has qualified, disciplined and motivated staff through training.
  • Assist to ensure proper functioning and maintenance of company property entrusted to the department.
  • Assist in the maintenance of high quality guest services.
  • Assist to develop and sustain close interdepartmental communication and promotion of harmonious working relationships at the Front Office.
The position is challenging and calls for a dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking person with the following attributes;
  • Aged 30 – 40 years.
  • Holder of a certificate, diploma or degree in Hotel Management from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel training institution.
  • At least five years experience in a similar position, preferably from a five star establishment.
  • Ability to create good rapport with the guests and to be extremely courteous and friendly at all times.
  • Ability to work without supervision and achieve goals beyond the minimum set standards.
  • Ability to set the highest personal standards of work performance
  • Excellent oral communication skills.
  • Must be Computer literate and conversant with the latest version of Fidelio hotel management system.
B. Assistant Purchasing Manager

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible to;
  • Assist in sourcing for supplies locally and internationally as requested by the respective departments.
  • Assist in raising LPOs, quotations and also responsible for all deliveries.
  • Assist in maintaining a database of suppliers and all items used by the hotel.
  • Maintaining of the hotel stores in an excellent five star condition.
  • Assist in ensuring the smooth running of the Purchasing & Stores department.
  • Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of company property entrusted to the department.
  • Provide effective leadership to ensure the department has qualified, disciplined and motivated staff.
The position is challenging and calls for a dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking person with the following attributes;
  • Aged 30 – 45 years.
  • At least a University degree and a diploma in Purchasing & Supplies management.
  • At least five years experience in a similar position preferably in a hotel setting.
  • Ability to work without supervision and achieve goals beyond the minimum set standards.
  • Ability to set the highest personal standards of work performance in procurement.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with the right local and International exposure.
  • Excellent oral communication skills.
  • Computer literate and conversant with Fidelio materials control system.
A competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates.

Applications accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials from applicants who meet the above qualifications and are up to the challenge should be sent to the address below to reach them by March 25, 2011.

Human Resources & Admin. Manager
P.O. Box 45038-00100
Nairobi

or email careers@safariparkhotel.co.ke

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