Operations · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Bridge Talent GroupHotel Manager
Employer not disclosed by agency
NairobiManager · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 15 Oct 2026

About this role
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Role overview
A three-star hotel in Nairobi is looking for a Hotel Manager. This role is suitable for experienced hospitality professionals who have managed similar or higher-rated hotels and are skilled in business growth and maintaining service quality.
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What you will do
- Manage daily hotel operations including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Kitchen, Sales and Marketing, Maintenance, and Security departments.
- Create and implement strategies to boost occupancy, room revenue, restaurant sales, conferencing, events, and other income sources.
- Prepare budgets, oversee revenue and expenses, control costs, manage cash flow, and enhance profitability.
- Handle purchasing, inventory, stock reconciliation, loss prevention, and supplier relationships.
- Maintain high service standards, address guest feedback and complaints promptly to improve satisfaction and loyalty.
- Develop corporate partnerships, expand market presence, and lead sales and marketing efforts.
- Lead recruitment, training, performance management, employee engagement, discipline, and productivity of staff.
- Ensure proper upkeep of hotel facilities, equipment, and assets.
- Comply with statutory requirements, licensing, food hygiene, health and safety, fire safety, and security protocols.
- Monitor performance metrics and provide regular reports to Directors, including challenges and actions taken to improve results.
Requirements
- Hold a degree or equivalent professional qualification in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Tourism, or related field.
- Have formal hotel management training from a recognised hospitality institution or professional training organisation.
- Possess at least five years of experience as a Hotel Manager in a three-star or higher hotel, responsible for overall operations, financial outcomes, and business results.
- Demonstrate experience in revenue generation, occupancy growth, budgeting, cost control, stock management, and improving profitability.
- Show ability to manage Front Office, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Kitchen, Sales and Marketing, and other hotel functions.
- Have strong leadership, staff management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Be knowledgeable about hospitality standards, guest relations, hotel systems, statutory compliance, health and safety, and food hygiene.
- Exhibit high integrity, commercial awareness, accountability, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.