Vacancies at the Bomas of Kenya

Bomas of Kenya Ltd, the leading custodian of Kenya’s culture for cultural tourism is looking to recruit dynamic, innovative and highly motivated persons for the following positions:

Food and Beverage Manager
 

Reporting to the General Manager, the Food and Beverage Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Be the overall in charge of all operations of the Food and Beverage Department
• Plan, develop and implement budget and cost control initiatives.
• Be responsible for the management of Food and Beverage inventory (tools, equipments and consumables) and ensure adequate stock levels.
• Liaise with the chef to develop and update hotel menus.
• Develop and implement Food and Beverage performance standards and operating procedures.
• Be in charge of all staff management in the Food and Beverage department.
• Ensuring cost and quality control of Food and Beverages are appropriately maintained.
• Attend to customers concerns and complaints and also prepare regular management report.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree or Higher National Diploma or Diploma in Hotel related areas. Those with certificates from Kenya Utalli College would be highly preferred.
• "O" Level Certificate of Education with at least mean grade of C+ or Division 2 and above.
• At least 10 years working experience in a busy hotel or other hospitality sectors.
• Candidates must have experience in catering for large seminars / workshop groups with more than 1000 participants.
• Should be self motivated and a team player.

Marketing & Product Development Manager
 

Reporting to the General Manager, the Marketing and Product Development Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Developing, Implementing Marketing Plans and Strategies.
• Executing and monitoring marketing plans.
• Formulating and reviewing customer services strategies
• Attending to customer feedback and take continuous improvement action.
• Carry our market surveys and market recommendation to improve service delivery.
• Developing of new rich products and executing product, launches, promotions and demonstrations.
• Developing new marketing opportunities.
• Market cultural tourism and performing art business outside the country.
• Ensuring efficient and continuous marketing.
• Gathering and reporting market intelligence.
• Managing marketing department and officers under supervision.
• Preparing monthly reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Marketing option) from a recognized institution.
• Those with MBA will have an added advantage.
• “O” Level Certificate of Education with a mean grade of C+ or Division 2 and above.
• At least 10 years experience at management level in Hotel Industry or other hospitality sectors.
• Should be a hands-on, self motivated, creative and a team player.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Self start and able to meet short deadlines.

Applications indicating current / previous salary should be emailed to bomas@africaonline.co.ke 

or post to:
 

The General Manager
Bomas of Kenya Ltd
P.O. Box 40689 — 00100
Nairobi - Kenya
 

So as to reach us not later than 18th September 2013