Operations and Administration Manager Job in Kenya

Duma works is recruiting an Operations and Administration Manager for one of our clients; the company is one of the best hotel resorts in Kenya.
 
Location: Nyeri 
 
Key responsibilities:
  • Sell and market the Hotel to potential and existing clientele in order to grow the business in addition to creating and maintaining a positive image of the hotel evidenced through return customers.
  • Directs the work of the department heads under his/her supervision by coordinating the departmental objectives.
  • Works with the Directors in developing and implementing long-term, annual plans and budgets.
  • Approves budgets, general operating procedures and guidelines for the hotel. Monitor revenue, operating costs and overall budget.
  • Receives, investigates and respond to complaints from guests and employees ensuring promptness and professionalism.
  • Participates in hotel inspections to ensure cleanliness, staff safety and adherence to service and operating standards.
  • Obtains all the business licenses required for the operation of the hotel and ensures operations are in conformity with all the statutory regulations in force.
  • Preparation and execution of the annual sales and marketing plan together with the sales and marketing department
  • Accomplishes a set of administrative duties such as leading and attending meetings, writing reports and memos and other specific duties related to the job function.
  • Acts as the lead public relations officer of the unit by cultivating and maintaining good relationship with the local community, police, government officials and representatives of trade associations, etc.
  • Promotes team work and cohesion amongst staff and ensuring that all members of staff are treated fairly at all times.
  • Ensure proper training of staff and adherence to the Occupational Health & Safety, procedures, fire regulations and other legal requirements.
Requirements / Qualifications
  • Degree in Business or in a relevant field
  • At least 5 years experience as an Operations Manager
  • Good command of English both, spoken and written
  • Excellent communication and  interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in computer packages (MS Office, Word and Excel)
  • Experience with hotel operation systems is preferable
  • Ability to plan and prioritise projects/ tasks.
  • Strong management and leadership skills.
  • Highly organised, proactive and result driven
  • Strategic thinker, team player and hands-on.
  • Ability to create a vision and mobilise staff towards its achievement
  • Emotionally mature, socially engaged and passionate.
Key: F&B and/Housekeeping background will be an added advantage.
 
Apply
 
Cover Letter and detailed CV are to be sent by email to apply@dumaworks.com marking the subject as “2367”, Your Full name &  Phone number e.g. 2367 Barack Obama, +2547xxxxxxxx. 

If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.

Deadline for receiving applications: 30th October 2016

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