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Chief Operating Officer at Summit Recruitment and Search

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 10 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Administration / Secretarial&nbsp

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

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