Job Vacancies at Kempinski Hotels

We seek to recruit an experienced single/couple camp manager to manager our high end luxury camp in the Mara. The individual/s must have a proven track of record in managing a reputable luxury camp in Africa.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Camp Manager is responsible for the coordination of all operations of Olare Mara Kempinski, to ensure a smooth course of daily business including the aspect of profitability, quality- insurance as well as quality-improvement, communication and staff leadership, Ensure the camp achieves the highest guest satisfaction through continuously increasing service levels while optimizing efficiency, occupancy and profitability During the absence of the General Manager he is responsible to substitute him. He is responsible for the development and realization of projects and concepts within the team.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the optimization of sales.
• Responsible for coordination, initiation and control of all operational processes as well as appropriate delegation and control of the individual tasks.
• Link between the General Manager and Section Heads and entire team.
• Implement annual reviews for the section heads and the entire Olare team, as well as promotion, development, and career planning; Initiate corrective / disciplinary action in collaboration with the HR Office.
• Responsible for the implementation and adoption of projects in collaboration with the GM.
• Responsible for leadership in all matters in relation to safety and protection in the hotel.
• Budget coordination, creation and control operations.
• Conduct daily walk through to ensure quality standards and cleanliness in front and back of the house areas.
• Cost control in liaison with Director of Finance, sales optimization through promotional activities in liaison.
• Develop and constantly monitor all security-relevant measures and facilities especially fire protection and rules of conduct in emergency situations, considering the current requirements by authorities and legislation.
• Achieve or exceed budget, ensuring and permanent improvement of quality standards and optimize work processes in the operational area.
• Quality monitoring of all public areas and all tents.
• Monitor technical condition of all departments at the camp.
• Initiate cross-cutting projects at the camp.
• Monitoring the financial performance in camp in comparison with the area camps.
• Obligation to own personal and professional training.
• Actively support and implement Talent Development initiatives for Olare Mara Kempinski team.
• Support and initiate transfer, cross exposure and task force assignments for the team.
• Recruit and select potential talent according to the Company’s current and future hotel, regional and worldwide needs including conducting interviews for positions in their department and their region.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Desired Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s or similar degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Tourism/Hotel Management as well as sound training and education in the international luxury hotel business management.
• International experience in comparative positions.
• Sound training in various departments in international luxury hotels
• Analytical thinking and Presentation skills
• Being able to attend a General Manager position within the next two years
• Very good executive competence
• Ability to motivate and supervise our employees
• Administration skills and Budget experience
• Planning and organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service and Team leadership skills
• English – excellent oral skills and Knowledge in a foreign language will be a distinct advantage.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions.
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with camp staff and clients/vendors.
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• People Oriented
• Passionate for European luxury
• Entrepreneurial
• Self-confident
• Persuasive
• Lead by example
• Flexibility
• Quality oriented
• Well-presented

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Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for Submitting deviations to standards and requirements from third party and internal “Health, Hygiene Safety, Security and Sustainability” audits to GM/Hotel Manager within a tracking monthly report with prioritized recommendations in coordination with the other Departments and monitors/drives their implementation. He / She will drive and direct all aspects the aspects of HACCP and the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) including HACCP Third Party auditing process and implementation of deviations to obtain HACCP certification.

Main Responsibilities

• Organizes the monthly “Health, Hygiene Safety, Security and Sustainability” committee meeting chaired by GM / Hotel Manager
• Submits deviations to standards and requirements from third party and internal “Health, Hygiene Safety, Security and Sustainability” audits to GM/Hotel Manager within a tracking monthly report with prioritized recommendations in coordination with the other Departments and monitors/drives their implementation
• Directly responsible to drives and directs all aspects the aspects of HACCP and the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) including HACCP Third Party auditing process and implementation of deviations to obtain HACCP certification.
• Initiate the weekly Operation and HHS&S tour of Hotel headed by the General Manager and produce the minute to be distributed. Then follows up that the Departments with issues are taking the proper action in due time.
• Monitors hygiene at hotel’s receiving areas, storage and insure stock rotations.
• Controls the 2 times daily check of the cold rooms temperature by Kitchen Department and keep records.
• Controls the weekly cold stores cleaning checks and keep records.
• Controls receiving of good materials, checking the food hygiene, temperature control of delivered goods, delivery staff’s clothing, vehicles cleanliness.
• Performs the weekly cold stores food dating checks and keeps records.
• Verifies the temperature control, checking the production and expiry date, when and where necessary.
• Verifies that storage and stock rotation is being carried out (checking the production and expiry date) for all food, beverages and food in storage areas in outlets, kitchens, bars, main stores, and any others food associated stores. Items includes Dry storage, Chilled stores and fridge, freezer.
• Initiates and follow-up the monthly random food sampling and rotation procedure and keep records.
• Initiates and follow-up the banquet food sampling and rotation procedure for banquet over 21 Pax and keep records.
• Ongoing checks
• Control adequate glassware cleaning in guestrooms procedure
• Make sure that Health, Hygiene and Safety signage in the Hotel is adequate and in good state
• Make sure that the highest of Hygiene is kept in the Health Club by a daily check.
• Follow-up of the 3 times daily inspection of the pool surroundings by the Manager on Duty and file reports.
• Ensure the use of appropriate hygienic procedure in kitchens: cutting boards, plastic gloves, chef hats, etc.
• Does daily hygiene health and food safety inspections with all food handlers and follow-up competence
• Reports and follow up on deficiencies, using hotel CAFM, regarding kitchen equipment maintenance related to HACCP
• Monitors food production and preparation (cooking, Cooling, Handling, thawing, High risk foods)
• Regular visits of staff accommodations and responsible to report health, hygiene and occupational safety issues
• Make sure that during any events all health and hygiene procedures are followed.
• Implements a Food and Safety Management System (FSMS) for all food handlers and related department
• Monitors and manages all records and files required by HACCP
• Provides resources and supporting materials where necessary.
• Leads and direct the HACCP management team
• Plans, conducts and oversee staff training activities related to FSMS and HACCP in coordination with the Training Department
• Participates and leads regular audits and inspections related to HACCP and FSMS
• Serves as the Hotel representative related to food safety and to liaise with the concerned authorities to ensure compliance with current laws regulations and legislation.
• Verification and monitoring of the personal hygiene and coordinates the regular health and hygiene tests including but not limited to: swab tests, urine tests for staff working in high risk environment
• Make sure that required check lists, standards, communications, information and support are delivered to ensure quality related activities and/or resolve issue
• Visits Suppliers premises to ensure that all suppliers are in strict compliance to HACCP and request their HACCP certification
• Establish and responsible of the operational budget in relation to: HACCP certification, FSMS and Hygiene
• Follow-up any case of food poisoning alleging according to corporate procedure and keep records.
• Assist in sourcing F&B suppliers from a food safety point of view.
• To monitor and report on defined time schedule to GM/hotel Manager and Regional Office the progress of the compliance using Corporate/Regional Office issued check lists/requirements and Third-Party Audits.
• Accordingly monitor, report and assist with the compliance of HHS&S, BCP and Minimum Audits.
• Prepares all necessary documentation in coordination with concerned Departments and assist the “Peer Review” auditor during his auditing
• Assists the Departments, in coordination with Training Department, to program and record necessary training and drills
• Reports to GM/Hotel manager the drills achievements/deficiencies and prepare with concerned Departments the necessary remedial action plans
• Establishes risk assessments through-out the hotels in coordination with other departments and submit the GM/HM related prioritized action plan.
• Directly responsible for the implementation of the Occupational Safety
• Directly responsible to organize, monitor, report the outcome of the waste management.
• Proposes and monitor Sustainability initiatives
• Follows up and report other Departments Sustainability initiatives
• Follows up and report “Earth Check” achievements and “Farnek Optimizer” in coordination with Engineering Department
• Initiates and follows-up cleaning of the grease traps according to the use.
• Initiates and follows-up the bi-annually stools check for the Food Handlers and file test results.
• Initiates and follows-up the monthly pest control by certified company and file certificates of completion.
• Initiates and follows up the monthly water tests for drinking water, swimming pools and cooling towers and file test results.
• Initiates and follow up the monthly tests of the hot water temperature at the further point to be more than 55 degrees Celsius and keep records.
• Initiates and follow up the monthly tests of the hot water temperature at the further point to be more than 55 degrees Celsius and keep records.
• Initiates and follow-up bi-annually shower head disinfections and keep records.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and requirements of the hotel.

Qualifications

• BA/BSc in Food Science/ safety related field.
• Certified in food safety/ HACCP or equivalent.
• Experience in HACCP Implementation and auditing.
• Minimum two 2 years in a F&B management role
• Ability to work independently and come up with proactive, rational solutions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Have a complete understanding of food safety standards/ procedures.
• Passionate for Food & Beverage and European Luxury
• Sense of responsibility and Analytical thinker
• Flexible and reliable
• Tolerant and open minded