Hotel General Manager

Charterhouse

Kenya

Ref: GP186-4593

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Charterhouse is working with an established five start hotel in East Africa who is looking to hire a General Manager for the property, a renowned international brand. As the General Manager you will oversee all day to day operations of the hotel, reporting directly to the group CEO.

You will be responsible for overseeing all departments across the property, working closely with the ex-com team especially the Director of Finance. You will drive the financial performance, develop improvement plans for the property and act as the connector between the brand and owners, managing all aspects and expectations.

Requirements

The successful candidate should be a very operationally hands on experienced General Manager. Extensively experienced Hotel Managers or EAM’s ready to take the next step may also be considered. The ideal candidate should have experience in remote or challenging locations. Experience in a known or international brand is a must, preferably in a franchise or owner operated situation. Due to the scope of the role you should be fluent in French. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven track record overseeing renovations and or revamps of properties.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.

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