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General Manager – Hospitality


Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General Manager Hospitality

Salary: Competitive
Application Deadline: Thursday 16th July 2026

About the Role

Our client is seeking to recruit an experienced General Manager to oversee the overall operations and performance of a full-service apartment hotel. Reporting to the Directors the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across all departments drive financial performance maximize revenue enhance guest satisfaction and ensure operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide overall leadership and management of the hotel ensuring the achievement of operational financial and strategic objectives.
  • Coordinate and supervise all departmental functions including Front Office Housekeeping Food & Beverage Finance Sales & Marketing Security Maintenance and Human Resources.
  • Develop implement and monitor operational policies procedures and standard operating procedures to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Prepare and manage annual budgets monitor financial performance implement cost-control measures and ensure profitability through effective revenue management.
  • Drive occupancy Average Daily Rate (ADR) RevPAR and overall revenue through pricing strategies reservations management and sales initiatives.
  • Ensure exceptional guest experiences by maintaining high service standards responding promptly to guest feedback and implementing continuous service improvements.
  • Lead marketing and business development initiatives to strengthen the hotels market presence attract new business and increase customer retention.
  • Oversee procurement inventory management supplier relationships and internal control systems to ensure operational efficiency and accountability.
  • Supervise all maintenance capital improvement and property management activities to ensure the hotel remains in excellent condition.
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory regulatory health safety licensing and hospitality industry requirements.
  • Prepare regular operational financial and performance reports for the Directors and provide strategic recommendations to improve business performance.
  • Foster a high-performance culture by recruiting mentoring training and appraising departmental managers and employees while promoting teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications Experience & Competencies
  • Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years experience in a senior management position within the hospitality industry.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a full-service hotel serviced apartments or similar hospitality establishment.
  • Strong knowledge of hotel operations including Front Office Housekeeping Food & Beverage Reservations Revenue Management Finance and Guest Relations.
  • Proven experience in financial management budgeting forecasting cost control and profit maximization.
  • Extensive experience in reservations management and revenue optimization with a strong understanding of ADR RevPAR occupancy and yield management principles.
  • Strong leadership people management coaching and performance management skills.
  • Excellent customer service communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
  • High levels of professionalism integrity and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Micros Fidelio and Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word and Outlook.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV via the Career Page.

Application Deadline: 16th July 2026

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