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Recruitment agency · Bridge Talent Group

Hotel Manager

Employer not disclosed by agency

NairobiManager · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 15 Oct 2026
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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.

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