Sunstar Hotel Jobs in Garden Estate, Nairobi, Kenya


Sunstar hotel is an upcoming 3 star hotel located in Garden Estate, off Thika road. 

We are seeking to recruit competent staff for the following positions:
 

Hotel Manager
 
Reporting to the Board of Management, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall direction of the hotel operations, strategic planning, marketing, corporate communication, human resource, law enforcement and regulatory compliance.
 
Suitable candidate MUST have the following minimum qualifications:
  • A diploma in hotel management from a recognized training institution. 
  • A minimum of 5 years experience 2 of which must be in senior management of reputable hotel.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
  • Competencies and Skills
  • Must have exemplary leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
Core responsibilities:
  • Advising the Board of Management on operational and business development strategies.
  • Preparing and managing budgets and financial plans as well as controlling expenditure
  • Recruiting, training and monitoring and motivating all hotel staff
  • Dealing with customer complaints in a timely manner
  • Ensuring events and conferences run smoothly
  • Supervising the maintenance, supplies, renovations and furnishings of the hotel
  • Ensuring effective facility security
  • Carrying out inspections of property and services
Sales and Marketing Executive

Reporting to the Manager the incumbent will be in-charge of all marketing and sales services at Sunstar hotel.

Suitable candidates MUST have the following minimum qualifications:
  • A diploma in sales and marketing from a reputable training organization. 
  • A minimum of 2 years experience in marketing or sales preferably in the hospitality industry.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
  • Competencies and Skills
  • A people person who resonates well with clients.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Ability to work within tight targets and deadlines.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
Core responsibilities:
  • Advising the Manager on sales and marketing strategies.
  • Developing of marketing tools.
  • Coordinating all sales and marketing activities.
  • Selling all services rendered by Sunstar hotel.
  • Providing timely feedback from customer.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their detailed cover letter and CV indicating their current remuneration to recruit@chevan.co.ke.  

Closing date 10th May 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.