General Manager – Luxury Hospitality Job Bridge Talent
Location | NAIROBI, Kenya |
Date Posted | July 4, 2025 |
Category |
Hospitality
Management |
Job Type |
Full-time
|
Currency | KES |
Description
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic General Manager to oversee daily operations and long-term estate development. This role requires a hands-on, high-integrity leader with strong operational finesse, project management skills, and a proven track record in luxury hospitality. The GM will be responsible for curating outstanding guest experiences, managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring operational efficiency, and spearheading property improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- ead day-to-day operations across all departments: F&B, housekeeping, front office, maintenance, and guest services.
- Maintain high standards of luxury, privacy, and guest satisfaction.
- Implement preventive maintenance plans and ensure all facilities are functional, well-maintained, and guest-ready.
- Ensure compliance with all hygiene, health, safety, and environmental policies.
Guest Experience Management
- Personally hosts VIP and return guests, creating memorable, relationship-driven experiences.
- Lead the team in anticipating guest needs and exceeding expectations through service personalization and discretion.
- Manage arrival briefings, guest check-ins, and check-outs to ensure seamless experiences.
- Oversee guest feedback collection and continuous service refinement.
Financial & Administrative Management
- Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring cost controls and alignment with profitability targets.
- Oversee procurement and accurate inventory control of consumables, beverages, maintenance supplies, and décor.
- Ensure proper billing, expense reporting, and financial documentation.
Project & Estate Development
- Oversee all ongoing and future development projects including upgrades, landscaping, structural improvements, and sustainability initiatives.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and designers to ensure timely and quality execution of estate works.
- Provide strategic guidance on property growth, expansion, or new concepts.
Team Leadership & HR Oversight
- Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing hospitality team aligned to standards.
- Ensure departmental accountability, uniform standards, grooming, and code of conduct are consistently enforced.
- Lead internal trainings and encourage cross-functional collaboration.
Brand, Sales & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work with owners and marketing consultants to uphold and evolve the brand.
- Support in positioning the estate as a premier getaway for luxury travelers, private bookings, and small events.
- Engage with local tourism partners, vendors, and luxury travel agents.
Requirements
- Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality, Business Administration, or Estate Management.
- 10+ years in hospitality, with at least 5 years in a General Manager or multi-property role in a luxury setting.
- Proficiency in hotel/estate systems and project coordination tools.
- Fluent in English; other languages are an added advantage.
Ideal Candidate
- Senior leadership experience in managing boutique hotels, high-end lodges, or private luxury properties.
- Operationally hands-on, with deep understanding of hospitality SOPs and a refined service ethos.
- Financially savvy, with strong experience in budgeting, procurement, and cost control.
- A warm, present host and team mentor; excellent at managing people across departments and cultures.
- Strategic thinker with a track record of leading property improvement or expansion projects.
- Knowledge of eco-conscious practices and sustainable hospitality operations is a plus.
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