Manager Boutique Hotel Meru at Africa Talent Contours Limited

Position Overview

• Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced manager to oversee the operations of a boutique hotel located in Meru. The ideal candidate will ensure exceptional guest experience, efficient management of staff, and strategic growth of the hotel’s market presence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Tourism, Business, or related fields
• 3 years’ experience in a similar or related role within the hospitality industry
• Excellent understanding of market dynamics and digital marketing fundamentals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset
• Excellent IT skills and ability to use automated hotel management software and accounting systems

Duties & Responsibilities

• Hotel management: 
  • Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning of all departments
  • Customer service: Maintain high standards of guest satisfaction and resolve issues promptly
• Staff supervision:
  • Lead, train, and motivate staff to deliver excellent service
• Reporting: 
  • Prepare and present operational and financial reports to management
• Sales management: 
  • Drive revenue growth through effective sales strategies
• Financial oversight: 
  • Monitor budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability
• Inventory management: 
  • Oversee procurement and stock control for supplies and amenities
• Compliance and safety: 
  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, and legal regulations
• Digital marketing: 
  • Manage online presence, social media, SEO, and digital campaigns to attract guests
• Corporate marketing: 
  • Build partnerships with businesses, travel agencies, and corporate clients to secure group bookings and events
• Event coordination: 
  • Manage special events, conferences, and functions hosted at the hotel
• Quality assurance: 
  • Regularly review service standards and implement improvements
• Community engagement: 
  • Build strong relationships with local businesses and tourism stakeholders
• Technology management: 
  • Utilize hotel management systems and digital tools to streamline operations

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

The supervisor will be evaluated based on:

• Occupancy rate
• Revenue per available room (RevPAR)
• Guest satisfaction scores
• Employee retention
• Sales growth
• Cost control
• Digital presence
• Corporate partnerships