Director of Operations Job in Kenya

Director of Operations

What is in it for you:

You will be working with a creative, driven group of professionals in an award-winning hotel. With the global footprint of ACCOR Hotels, you have the opportunity to grow and advance within the company and work with colleagues from all over the world on a regular basis.

Employee discounts and exceptional benefits available.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

  • Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
  • Support the General Manager in the overall management and strategic direction of the hotel.
  • Oversee all operational functions of the hotel
  • Lead and support all departments in the achievement of their financial and operational targets through establishment of a positive culture, clear expectations, and policy & procedural implementation
  • Assist in the preparation, presentation and subsequent achievement of the hotel’s annual Operating Budget.
  • Ensure that monthly financial outlooks are on time, on target and accurate
  • Ensure full compliance to hotel operating controls and enhance the service quality and delivery to the next level
  • Actively involved in the recruitment process of all positions within the hotel
  • Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
  • Drive Quality, Managers and Green engagement monthly meetings
  • Assist in staff planning and the maintenance of productivity levels.
  • Follow all safety policies
  • Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:


  • Minimum of 10 years of hospitality experience with 5 years’ experience at the Executive Committee level
  • Extensive Hotel operations experience required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of budget planning and financial controls
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  • Highly responsible & reliable
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
  • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, always remaining calm and courteous
  • Proven record to coordinate multiple departments
  • Clear working knowledge of budget planning and execution
  • Exceptional interpersonal and guest relation skills
  • Proven team-builder with outstanding coaching skills
  • Clearly demonstrated ability to be innovative, creative and able to think outside the box
  • Ability to motivate developing leaders to act as entrepreneurs while innovating guest-oriented solutions creatively and profitably
  • Degree in hospitality management or university equivalent

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

How to Apply

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are 280,000 women and men placing people at the heart of what we do, and nurturing real passion for service and achievement Joining Accor means embarking on a unique life journey to imagine tomorrow’s hospitality

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