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Jacaranda Holdings Limited is expanding and strengthening its operations nationwide and seeking highly qualified individuals with uncompromising values as well as competence, skills, drive and focus to join this growing chain of hotels with a rich indigenous Kenyan history and place in the tourism sector.

Senior Management

Group Level

  • Hotels Operations Manager
  • Engineering Manager
  • Procurement Manager
  • Human Resources Manager
  • ICT Services Coordinator

    These are senior management positions with the following competencies required: Strong Risk Awareness; Management of Budgeting Process; Strategic Thinking Skills; Leadership Skills / People Management; Financial Planning; Management Planning; Management and Reporting Skills; and Partnering & Consultative Skills.

    Candidates should be degree holders in any of the following fields: Business, Commerce, Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Hospitality Management, Information Technology (i.e. ICT), Human Resources, Law and have a proven track record of a minimum of 8 years in business of which five should be in a leadership position.

    A Masters degree as well as experience in the hospitality industry will be an added advantage.

    "Complete applications should include a detailed CV with name, copies of certificates, email contact, daytime telephone contact, contacts of 3 work references as well as current remuneration.

    Kindly state the position applied for on the envelope.

    This should be sent to:

    The Group Human Resources Manager
    P.O. Box 14287-00800
    Nairobi

    Email: Careers [at] jacarandahotels.com

    Please find further details on our website: www.jacarandahotels.com.

    Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


    Middle Management

    Jacaranda Hotel Nairobi

  • Assistant F&B Manager
  • Human Resources/Training Officer
  • F&B Controller
  • Purchasing Coordinator
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Website Designer

    Indian Ocean Beach Resort Mombasa

  • Executive Sous Chef

    Lake Elementaita Lodge Naivasha

  • Accountant

    These are middle management operational (supervision and control) positions and the following competencies are required: Budget Execution & Financial Management; Decisions on the Content of Foods & Service; Sales and Marketing; Human Resource and Training Management; Administrative Management; Field Management; Materials Management; and Crisis Prevention & Management.

    Certification at a recognized hospitality training institution is mandatory with a minimum of ‘B’ at KCSE level. Kenya Utalii College graduates and degree holders will have an added advantage.

    Applicants must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in a 3-Star (or above) hotel.

    "Complete applications should include a detailed CV with name, copies of certificates, email contact, daytime telephone contact, contacts of 3 work references as well as current remuneration.

    Kindly state the position applied for on the envelope.

    This should be sent to:

    The Group Human Resources Manager
    P.O. Box 14287-00800
    Nairobi

    Email: Careers [at] jacarandahotels.com

    Please find further details on our website: www.jacarandahotels.com.

    Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


    Supervisory / Operational Staff

    All Jacaranda Hotels

    F&B Supervisors (4) - Should hold a certificate in F&B service advance with a minimum of two years Supervisory experience in a busy 4 Star (or above) hotel.

    Waiters (10) - A certificate in F&B service from a recognized institution with minimum of one year experience in the same position is required.

    Barmen (5) - A certificate in F&B Service with a minimum of 1 year experience as a Bartender in a 4-star hotel or club/bar.

    Chief Steward (1) – HACCP certification and 5 yrs experience in similar or Asst position.

    Cashiers (5) – conversant with Micros or similar POS system with at least 1 year experience

    Maintenance Supervisors (3) – Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years experience.

    Front Office Agents (4) - Certificate in front office operations from recognized hotel school. 1 year experience from a 4 Star (or above) hotel. Excellent communication skills and working knowledge of Opera is required.

    These are operational positions and the following competencies are required: Relevant Operations Skills; Integrity; Passion; Enthusiasm; Self-Motivation; Excellent Communication Skills; Etiquette; Problem Solving Skills; and Good Grooming.

    "Complete applications should include a detailed CV with name, copies of certificates, email contact, daytime telephone contact, contacts of 3 work references as well as current remuneration.

    Kindly state the position applied for on the envelope.

    This should be sent to:

    The Group Human Resources Manager
    P.O. Box 14287-00800
    Nairobi

    Email: Careers [at] jacarandahotels.com

    Please find further details on our website: www.jacarandahotels.com.

    Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


    Chief Executive (CEO)

    Job Objective: To steer the Group in realization its vision and mission as defined by the Board and implement the Company’s transformational strategic plan while maintaining a compliant, ethical and safe business.

    Candidate:

    The position of Group CEO is complex and highly demanding and calls for multiple competencies.

    The successful candidate must demonstrate majority of the skills indicated below through experience in past positions to be attested in a rigorous series of interviews.

    In addition, the successful candidate is expected to be a strong advocate as the Company’s lead agent, with a keenness for the use of technology to enhance and improve business operations.

    Previous experience, at a senior level, with large ICT projects such as ERP, SAP, SUN etc as well as ISO certification processes would be critical and of value.

    Competencies Sought: Vision; Self-Awareness; Communication Skills; Building an Effective Executive; Business Acumen; Financial Acumen; Optimism; Flexibility and Risk Handling; Strategic Thinking; Problem Solving; Momentum Consciousness; Creating Desired Culture; Use of Current Best Practices.

    Qualifications

  • University Degree in any field preferably in Business Management, Administration, Finance, Engineering or Hospitality with 15 years experience in Senior Management level in a Commercial Business environment with at least 5 years as CEO and/or Managing Director of a company with substantial turnover per year;
  • High proficiency in basic ICT computing i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point;
  • International business exposure/experience would be an added advantage; and
  • Experience in ISO implementation is also an added advantage

    Complete applications should include a detailed CV with name, copies of certificates, email contact, daytime telephone contact, details of current remuneration, and addresses of 3 professional references. Applications should be sent to:

    The Chairman
    Board of Directors
    P.O. Box 14287-00800
    Nairobi

    Email: Careers [at] jacarandahotels.com

    Please find further details on our website: www.jacarandahotels.com

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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