- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 10 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
Chief Operating Officer at Summit Recruitment and Search
Chief Operating Officer
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and hands-on support to General Managers across all properties to ensure smooth operations, exceptional guest experiences, and profitability.
- Implement and monitor SOPs, ensuring adherence to brand standards, health and safety regulations, and licensing requirements.
- Collaborate with the Group MD on new ventures, acquisitions, and expansion projects, including business planning, financial modeling, and operational setup of new properties.
- Lead brand audits, guest satisfaction initiatives, and innovation strategies to enhance service delivery in line with hospitality trends.
- Foster a high-performance culture through leadership development, succession planning, and promoting diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.
- Work closely with finance, HR, marketing, and procurement to align operational goals and ensure cross-functional collaboration.
- Oversee the implementation and optimization of hotel tech systems, including PMS, CRM, RMS, and digital tools enhancing the guest journey.
- Ensure compliance with governance policies and risk management frameworks; provide performance reports to the board and represent the Group MD when needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience in the hospitality industry, including multi-property oversight
- Proven track record in growing hospitality brands, launching new properties, and turning around underperforming assets
- Strong knowledge of hotel operations, guest experience design, and cost management
- Deep understanding of East African hospitality trends is an added advantage
- Able to translate strategy into execution with operational discipline
- Strong focus on consistency, quality, and reputation
- Passionate about growing people, teams, and businesses
- Committed to excellence and accountability
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Summit Recruitment and Search on www.summitrecruitment-search.com to apply
Leave a Comment