Safari Park Hotel Job Vacancies

Safari Park Hotel, a leading five star hotel situated in Nairobi and serving the top notch of the Hospitality sector seeks to employ suitable Kenyan Citizens with the right attributes to fill the positions below.

A. EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for;

• Overall smooth running of the housekeeping department covering Guest rooms, public areas, Offices and the laundry.
• Supervision of the Housekeeping team of over 50 staff (including outsourced labour) to ensure fair distribution of workload and general administration of the work force.
• Maintenance of accurate stock records to ensure availability of linen and uniforms at all times.
• Proper planning and budgeting of the housekeeping finances.
• Develop action plans and standard operation procedures in view of varying room occupancy levels and use of public areas.
• Regularly update the hotel management on the modern materials, methods and techniques that will improve standards in the housekeeping areas of the hotel.

The position is challenging and calls for a dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking person with the following attributes;

• Aged 32 - 42 years
• Holders of a minimum of a diploma in housekeeping and laundry from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel institution.
• Have not less ten (10) years experience, 5 years of which must be in a similar position in charge of a busy housekeeping department in a large five star hotel.
• Practical knowledge in laundry and dry-cleaning operations.
• Practical experience in cleaning materials and servicing of guest rooms.
• Should have basic knowledge of housekeeping expenses and budgets.
• Should be computer literate.

B. CHIEF STEWARD

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for;

• Cleanliness and sanitation of all the areas of Food and Beverage.
• Inventory and control of all F&B equipment.
• Control, supervision and duty allocation to the Kitchen stewards.
• Training all employees under the section on proper hygiene standards and sanitation guidelines..

The position is challenging and calls for a dynamic, confident, and imaginative person with the following attributes;

• Aged 30 - 40 years.
• At least five years experience in a similar position, preferably from a five star hotel establishment.
• Good F&B knowledge.
• HACCP awareness.
• Ability to communicate with F&B and stewarding team.
• Leadership, training and management skills.
• Good knowledge of detergents and sanitation guidelines.

A competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates.

Applications accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials from applicants who meet the above qualifications and are up to the challenge should be sent to the address below to reach them by November 14, 2008.

Human Resources & Admin. Manager
P.O. Box 45038-00100
NAIROBI

Or email careers @ safariparkhotel.co.ke

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