CEO – Nairobi, Kenya.

Our client, a Hospitality & Restaurant group, is seeking a strong CEO that will manage the group’s portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible to oversee all operations and business activities and ensure the desired results are consistent with the overall strategy, vision and mission of the company. He/she will lead and motivate subordinates to advance employee engagement and develop a high performing managerial team as well as develop high-quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives. International experience in the sector is a MUST as well as running multiple outlets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support operations and administration of Board by advising and informing Board members, interfacing between Board and staff.
• Look for new business opportunities, negotiate with external parties and execute requisite agreements.
• Oversee the design, supervise implementation, marketing, promotion and delivery of quality of products & services.
• Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manage the organization’s resources within those budget guidelines ensuring profitability and in accordance with current laws and regulations.
• Oversee fundraising, planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation in close consultation with the Board.
• Manage the human resources of the organization according to approved personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations.
• Assure the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in a strong and positive image to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain an excellent relationship with the Government, Corporate organizations, NGOs, Local Communities and various institutions.
• Manage all security-related aspects of the organization according to approved Emergency Preparedness and Response Policies that fully conform to current laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality.
• 10 plus years in various management/leadership roles in the Hotel & Restaurant sector.
• Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing the vision.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles.
• Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR and finance.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.

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