Hotel Supervisor at Human Capital Outsourcing Limited in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Hotel Supervisor

    Posted

    2 weeks ago

    Apply by

    25 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Human Resources & Recruitment
    Food Services & Catering

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    Job Description

    This role involves overseeing daily hotel operations, including front office, kitchen, housekeeping, and service areas. The supervisor coordinates activities across departments, monitors service delivery, and resolves customer complaints. They also supervise staff, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Oversee daily hotel operations, including front office, kitchen, housekeeping, and service areas.
    • Coordinate activities across departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
    • Monitor service delivery and maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.
    • Receive, resolve, and follow up on customer complaints professionally and promptly.
    • Supervise, guide, and support hotel employees in their daily duties.
    • Prepare staff schedules, allocate duties, and effectively manage shifts.
    • Conduct daily staff briefings and communicate operational priorities.
    • Enforce discipline, punctuality, professionalism, and accountability across the hotel.
    • Monitor employee performance against agreed targets and standards.
    • Identify performance gaps and implement appropriate corrective measures.
    • Coach, train, and mentor staff to improve productivity and service delivery.
    • Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a positive workplace culture.
    • Address staff conflicts and support effective resolution of workplace issues.
    • Monitor staff morale and encourage a collaborative working environment.
    • Monitor daily sales, expenses, cash handling, and operational accountability.
    • Ensure proper cash management and reconciliation procedures are followed.
    • Oversee stock levels, purchasing, ordering, and inventory management.
    • Monitor food, beverage, housekeeping, and operational supplies to minimize wastage.
    • Identify and prevent unnecessary losses, pilferage, and operational inefficiencies.
    • Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and food-handling requirements.
    • Ensure all employees adhere to company policies, procedures, and service standards.
    • Maintain accurate operational records, staff documentation, and daily reports.
    • Prepare and submit regular operational updates to the Business Owner / Director.
    • Monitor guest feedback and recommend improvements to hotel operations.
    • Support implementation of initiatives aimed at improving revenue, service quality, and operational efficiency.
    • Ensure the hotel environment remains clean, organized, safe, and welcoming to guests.
    • Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new employees when required.
    • Coordinate with suppliers, service providers, and other external stakeholders as necessary.
    • Work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, based on operational requirements.
    • Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the Business Owner / Director.

    Required Qualifications

    • Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management or related field.
    • Minimum two 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within a hotel, restaurant, or hospitality environment.
    • Valid Health Certificate.
    • Demonstrated experience supervising and managing hospitality teams.
    • Strong understanding of hotel operations and customer service standards.
    • Basic financial management, cash handling, and reporting skills.
    • Good understanding of stock control and inventory management.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
    • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
    • High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
    • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.
    • Team Management, Customer Service Excellence, Conflict Resolution, Operational Management, Staff Performance Management, Stock & Inventory Control, Cash Accountability, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Organization & Planning, Integrity & Accountability, Teamwork & Collaboration

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Food Services & Catering

    Minimum Experience

    2 years

    Education Level

    Diploma

    Area of Study

    Hospitality

    Field of Study

    Hospitality Management

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Send your application to the provided email address. Visit the application link on this page to submit your application.

    Show You Can Run a Floor, Not Just Supervise It

    Hotel supervisors are judged on how smoothly the whole operation runs under pressure. Hiring managers for this role will probe your ability to juggle front office, kitchen, housekeeping, and service while keeping staff accountable and guests happy.

    1. Prove your operational grip: On your CV, give one concrete example of a shift you ran end-to-end—how you allocated staff, handled a rush, and kept service standards high. Mention specific metrics like covers served or complaint resolution time if you have them.

    2. Show your cash discipline: Since the role covers cash handling and reconciliation, be ready to explain how you've managed floats, end-of-day reports, or spot checks. A short story about catching a discrepancy early will carry more weight than a generic 'good with numbers' line.

    3. Prepare for conflict scenarios: Expect questions like 'Tell me about a time you resolved a staff dispute.' Have a clear example with the situation, your action, and the outcome—showing you can keep morale up without letting standards slip.

    4. Know your stock control basics: Review how you've handled ordering, receiving, and minimizing wastage. Be ready to talk about par levels, stock takes, and how you've reduced pilferage in a past role.

    5. Highlight your health and safety awareness: With a valid Health Certificate required, emphasize your knowledge of food-handling, hygiene, and safety protocols. Mention any training or audits you've been part of.

    6. Communicate your scheduling skills: The role involves preparing staff schedules and managing shifts. Talk about how you've balanced coverage with budgets and handled last-minute absences without disrupting service.

    7. Show you can coach, not just command: Supervisors who develop their teams get better results. Give an example of a staff member you trained or mentored and how it improved performance or service.

    8. Be ready for flexible hours: This role requires weekends and public holidays. Confirm your availability clearly and show you understand the demands of a 24/7 operation—mention any past experience working irregular shifts.

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    Tags

    hotel operations
    team management
    customer service
    stock control
    cash handling