Camp Manager Job In Nairobi (150-200K)

We seek to recruit Two Competent Camp Managers to join our client who runs a group of luxuries camps.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Camp Manager is responsible to manage property operations on a day to day basis of a single property to assure optimum performance and continual improvement in the four Key Result Areas (guest service, employees, property appearance, and profit/financial control. Coordinates, directs and manages the staff and everyday camp operations to achieve profitability, guest satisfaction and efficiency while maintaining standards set by the company assuring 100% guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver excellent customer service, at all times, ensuring guests’ comfort and safety
  • Deal with all enquires in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail
  • Assist in keeping the camp clean and tidy, at all times
  • Deal with customer complaints in a professional manner
  • Complete all daily administration tasks as required
  • Ensure that all tents and areas under your responsibility are checked thoroughly at the end of every shift, confirming that they meet our standards
  • Maintain the correct handling of all soiled linen and ensure that every tent has the correct bedding and relevant number of towels
  • Report any faults or damage in any of the tents or camp facilities immediately to the operations manager and maintenance manager
  • Monitor and oversee maintenance issues relevant to your area and liaise with third-party contractors as required
  • Complete regular checks on portable electrical appliances
  • Be accountable for all relevant product delivery and stock management (mainly, laundry, food items, cleaning materials and bedroom supplies), including setting stock levels, checking, counting, storage, reconciliation and loss investigation
  • Manage and maintain effective and efficient use of all operations equipment in line with company policy
  • Provide reports, as required, for senior management
  • Maintain effective communication, at all times, among the team and head office
  • Complete rotas for your team weekly; manage and maintain correct staffing levels in line with targets and business levels
  • Ensure that the muster roll is kept up to date and manage absence and lateness, in line with company policy
  • Complete all required health and safety/fire checks on time
  • Be responsible for evacuation, in cases of emergency, acting as first point of contact for the team, guests and the emergency services
  • Report any security issues to the operations manager immediately
  • Always adhere to all company policies and procedures and licensing laws
  • Be involved and contribute at team meetings
  • Carry out instructions given by the management team and head office

Qualifications

  • Hotel Management degree\diploma from a reputable institution
  • Food and beverage qualifications are desirable though not a must
  • MS office suite

Working Experience

  • Over 5 years of progressive hands-on experience in a busy 3 to 5-star hotel or tented camp.

 Personal Qualities and Behavioral Attributes

  • Customer focus with a warm friendly personality
  • Ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment
  • Ability to prioritize duties
  • Honest and reliable
  • Build and maintain good relationships with all team members
  • Be able to communicate well with people of all levels
  • Ability to develop self and others
  • Ability to welcome and embrace change, with a positive attitude
  • Good judgment skills with the ability to plan ahead
  • Able to create and work within budgets

How To Apply

Applications done online via LINK provided: