General Manager (Activity Centre & Lodge) Job in Kenya (200K)

General Manager (Activity Centre & Lodge)
Our Client is looking to recruit a General manager who is energetic, dynamic, and experienced, to manage an Adventure Centre and a Lodge. 

The ideal candidate MUST be able to embody the brand personality in all operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruiting, managing, training and monitoring staff and supporting staff development.


• Planning appropriate programs of outdoor activities for individuals and groups.


• Ensuring that equipment and facilities are safe and that guests are instructed in safety procedures.


• Put in place effective security systems and carry out periodic inspections.


• Assessing risk and acting upon any issues arising from this assessment.


• Overseeing and maintenance of the electric fencing for security.


• Work with the sales and marketing team to develop campaigns and offers.


• Assisting the marketing effort through generating promotional literature, internet & networking.


• Generating income by hiring out facilities for other types of activity.


• Develop with the management team annual operating plans.


• Dealing with the financial management of the centre and reporting to the board on the same.


• Forecast budget/revenue and operating/capital expenditure for the hotel.


• Ensure all hotel operations are compliant with all licensing laws, health and safety codes, labour laws, and other statutory regulations.


• Liaising with the Kenya Forest Service, Kenya Wildlife Service & other forest associations.

Qualifications

• Personality traits: enthusiastic, respectful, and fresh.


• Degree in business/hotel management or equivalent experience, health and safety accreditation.


• Qualification in first aid would be a plus


• 5 Years + experience in hotel management, with experience in F&B management and outdoor activities.


• Working knowledge of various computer software programs.


• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.


• Mastery in delegating multiple tasks and overseeing them.


• Effective team management and leadership skills.


• Enthusiastic and energetic hands on individual.


• Outstanding communication skills.


• Up to date with best practices.


• Ability to meet financial targets.


• Guest-oriented and service minded.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 200,000/= (Approx. 2,000 USD)

Deadline: 30th March 2016   

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:

Blixen Court, Karen Road, 

Karen.

We endeavor to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****