Gardens Manager Job Vacancy in Karen / Kerarapon Area Kenya Kenya (KShs 20K)

Our client runs a garden venue in a secluded, beautifully manicured garden situated in Karen / Kerarapon area.

The landscaped grounds contain water features and swimming pools.

It is an ideal venue for parties and weddings and photo sessions providing catering services and associated event tents, chairs, tables and decor services

Within the next coming months, they will be expanding their services with the following:

Complete outdoor and semi outdoor areas that would be useable for weekend functions other than weddings, i.e. parties, meetings etc.Conference venue (rooms) to accommodate a maximum of 180 people in a combination of large rooms and executive board roomsOpen a small restaurantConstruction of up to 10 accommodation rooms for clients using the primary facilities of the gardens.To compliment the business owners, we are seeking to recruit for the position of a fulltime Manager to oversee the operations of the facility from a people management, marketing and operations. The jobholder will be responsible for the following:
Assist with budgeting, financial management, planning, organizing and directing all services.Monitor income and expenses, assign duties to workers and schedule shifts staff May be required to take reservations, participate in hiring of new staffObserve and monitor workers' performance to make sure that company rules and procedures are being followed. Respond to queries about the establishment’s policies and services and resolve customers complaintsSupervise the purchase of supplies or services from outside vendorsEnsure all facilities are clean and presentable Manage relationships with existing and prospective clientsMarketing of the establishment to relevant and appropriate clienteleWe invite applications from youthful, energetic and creative individuals who have passion in this sector who is keen to be part of this small but rapidly growing business.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution At least two (2) year’s experience in the hospitality, catering or related industryExposure to conferencing and/or event planning will be highly desirableAttention to details to ensure the facilities operations run to the optimumExcellent customer relationship building skillsSales and Marketing skills with track record of performancePeople management and leadership skillsIT Savvy and comfortable with innovative marketing techniques including social mediaWell presented and confident to communicate across diverse customer groupsStrong business acumenWilling to work between 10am and 6pm with expectation of longer working hours based on demands from client eventsProblem solving skills that enables ability to diagnose and resolve problemsHigh degree of honesty and integrityExpected remuneration: Base Salary Kshs.20,000/= + performance commissions

Please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to: admin@peopleinsightslimited.com before Tuesday 29th November, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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