CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – HOTELS GROUP – KENYA (JOB REF: MN 7411)
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Category Hospitality & Tourism
No. of Vacancies 1
Job Holder Reports to BOARD OF TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS
Minimum Education(e.g O-level, University Degree)
Bachelors Degree in relevant field from a university recognized by the Kenya Commission for Higher Education
Minimum Experience(in years)
At least 12 years’ experience in hotel industry – Minimum 6 years’ experience in senior management
DESCRIPTION
Our client is a well-established hotels group with the premier hotel unit ranked 4 star status. They wish to recruit a dynamic and resilient Chief Executive Officer who will implement the current strategic plan of which 40% is already achieved and help in adopting to the rapidly changing business landscape in the hotel business.
JOB PROFILE
- Develop and implement the hotels’ strategic plan while working closely with the Board.
- Supervise and work closely with the development consultants and ensure timelines, budgets and quality standards of projects are achieved.
- Develop, implement and monitor budgets for the group of hotels.
- Develop and implement effective marketing and sales plans to meet strategic goals.
- Set and maintain high brand standards.
- Set and ensure international operation standards.
- Develop/review and implement all relevant policies and procedures applicable to hotel operations and ensure adherence to relevant laws.
- Coordinate all strategic operations of the all units within the group.
- Recruit, develop and supervise all senior staff for all the hotels as appropriate.
- Set stretching performance targets and ensure all staff attain a high performance culture.
- Provide the Board with operation reports and make recommendations for Board approvals.
- Ensure the governance of the group of hotels meets expected standards.
- Represent the hotels chains in relevant forums and develop both local and international profitable networks.
- Represent the group of hotels at stakeholder engagements.
- Ensure financial and audit governance is followed and is according to set policies and standards.
- Identify and develop risk management initiatives in close coordination with the Board.
- Ensure business continuity through effective succession planning.
- Ensure that staff working in the group have the necessary skills and competencies to meet the strategic goals
- Lead a culture change and change management programme within the group.
PERSON PROFILE
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and from a university recognized by the Kenya Commission for Higher Education.
- Professional certification in Hotel Management or relevant field from an internationally recognized professional certification institute.
- Evidenced training in Project Management and experience in handling major hotel projects.
- At least 12 years’ experience in hotel industry.
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in senior management.
- Strong leadership and managerial skills gained in group of hotels setting.
- Strong analytical skills with an appreciation of business/commercial hotel management.
- Highly ICT literate.
- Evidenced experience in working with construction consultants within medium to large construction projects.
- Evidenced experience in steering a culture and change management programme.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Qualified women and men alike are encouraged to apply for this position.
- Candidates should submit an application in English, consisting of CV (max 4 pages) and Cover Letter (max 1 page) including a summary of your key qualifications achievements and relevant work experience.
- Applicants should disclose their current or past gross monthly salary and key benefits
- Apply to [email protected]before 4pm, 26th January 2018
Readers may inform qualified friends or relatives abroad to apply within the deadline.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Professional certification in Hotel Management or relevant field from an internationally recognized professional certification institute