Hospitality Property Manager, Nairobi at Tayari.live and Upani in Diani

Upani Homes http://upanidiani.com and Real Estate Empire, is a hospitality company that runs vacation homes and bed and breakfasts for its clients located all over Africa and expanding to other locations in the next 12 months. We are seeking to fill the above vacancy in Nairobi. This is an opportunity for a dynamic, ambitious and dependable individual to grow with a growing company.

The successful candidates will have overall management of the bed and breakfast and will report to the Directors. 

They will oversee all operations at the establishments and ensure efficient coordination of all the departments.

Key Duties:

Reporting to the company directors, the selected candidate’s role includes:

Operations

• Supervise and develop the performance of all operating departments in general, that is, housekeeping, food and beverage, purchasing, accounting, security and maintenance.
• To ensure that credit control procedures are strictly adhered to, that no bills exceed the stipulated limit without prior approval and that written confirmation, purchase orders, or order numbers are on file.

Financial Management

• Providing regular updates to Directors on all financial and operational issues at the property.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all period-end financial statements and reports.
• Provide controls to ensure the proper handling and accounting for all receipts and expenses.
• To oversee planning, organizing and managing of the various maintenance, repair and capital projects of the facility.

Sales & Marketing

• Develop, implement, monitor and participate in a comprehensive sales and marketing plan that results in optimum rates and occupancies.
• Oversee the set up and operation of online marketing strategies
• Arrange public relations events and participate in suitable public arenas to promote the hotel

Human Resources

• Manage entire staff and be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of staff members.
• Develop and supervise programs that promote a positive work environment for all employees while ensuring that all employment-related processes and documentation are in compliance with corporate policies and applicable laws.
• Related responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising, performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Physical Plant and Maintenance

• To oversee planning, organizing and managing of the various maintenance, repair and capital projects of the facility.
• To ensure that a detailed and updated inventory list of all company assets is maintained.
• To oversee monthly stock take of operating equipment, furniture and inventory, particularly for the apartments and maintain re-order levels.
• To administer all service contracts for health and life safety equipment, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, telecommunication and all other building systems.
• To ensure all common services and public utility services are in good working order and bills are paid on time.

Qualifications:

We invite applications from highly energized individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Degree / Higher Diploma in Hotel Management from a recognized university or 3 year experience in lieu of
• At least 3 years progressive experience in hospitality
• Candidates who have headed a department in a medium to large hotel or have been in overall management of bed and breakfasts or hotels are encouraged to apply
• Familiarity with online marketing will be an added advantage
• Excellent written & spoken English, interpersonal skills and presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and use of a hospitality software
• Skilfull in project planning/ tasks and able to prioritize projects/ tasks.

Personal Skills:

• High managerial capacities
• Highly organized and efficient individual
• Pro-active and result driven
• Both team player and captain (hands-on)
• Ability to create a vision and mobilize staff towards its achievement
• Socially engaged, passionate, easy communicator, convincing and representative attitude

The property manager will be expected to supervise round-the-clock support provided by themselves and the other team members in shifts or as needed.

If you believe that your skills match the position, please apply by clicking “Apply”. You will be required to answer some questions in order to submit your application, applications with unanswered questions or that do not follow the instructions set out will be disqualified.

Only candidates that make it to the next stage of recruitment will be contacted.

The advertisement will remain open as we are looking for candidates to manage multiple properties. Once we have attained the candidates needed, we shall close this position.