Safari Park Hotel, a leading five star hotel situated in Nairobi and serving the top notch of the Hospitality sector seeks to employ a suitable Kenyan Citizen 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 (including outsourced labour), of over 50 staff to ensure fair distribution of workload and general administration of the work force.
- Responsible for high level cleaning, servicing and maintenance of conference rooms and outdoor events and venues.
- 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.
- 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 training institution.
- Have not less ten 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, servicing of guest rooms and public area.
- Should have basic knowledge of housekeeping expenses and budgets.
- Must be computer literate.
Reporting to the Front Office Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for;
- Assist the Front Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of all Front Office department sections including: reception, reservations, transport, concierge, switchboard, business center and the guest relations.
- Help to ensure full control of the Front Office Department to ensure maximum room and telephone revenue is received by the hotel.
- Assist to ensure that the department has qualified, disciplined and motivated staff through training.
- Assist to ensure proper functioning and maintenance of company property entrusted to the department.
- Assist in the maintenance of high quality guest services.
- Assist to develop and sustain close interdepartmental communication and promotion of harmonious working relationships at the Front Office.
- Aged 30 - 40 years.
- Holder of a certificate, diploma or degree in Hotel Management from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel training institution.
- At least five years experience in a similar position, preferably from a five star establishment.
- Ability to create good rapport with the guests and to be extremely courteous and friendly at all times.
- Ability to work without supervision and achieve goals beyond the minimum set standards.
- Ability to set the highest personal standards of work performance Excellent oral communication skills.
- Must be Computer literate with knowledge of the latest version of Fidelio hotel management system.
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible to;
- Assist in sourcing for supplies locally and internationally as requested by the respective departments.
- Assist in raising LPOs, quotations and also responsible for all deliveries.
- Assist in maintaining a database of suppliers and all items used by the hotel.
- Maintaining of the hotel stores in an excellent five star condition.
- Assist in ensuring the smooth running of the Purchasing & Stores department.
- Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of company property entrusted to the department.
- Provide effective leadership to ensure the department has qualified, disciplined and motivated staff.
- Aged 30 - 45 years.
- At least a University degree and a diploma in Purchasing & Supplies manage¬ment. At least five years experience in a similar position.
- Ability to work without supervision and achieve goals beyond the minimum set standards.
- Ability to set the highest personal standards of work performance
- Preference will be given to applicants with the right local and International exposure.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
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 chal¬lenge should be sent to the address below to reach them by April 11, 2009.
Human Resources & Admin. Manager
P.O. Box45038-00100
NAIROBI
Or email careers @ safariparkhotel.co.ke
