Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 02, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
DIRECTOR- HOSPITALITY SERVICES.
Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance & Development), the Director Hospitality will direct the hospitality service functions within the University and satellite campuses

Main duties and responsibilities;
• Develop policies to guide the operations of the hospitality directorate in line with the income generation to the university.
• Generate budgets for the annual operation of the hospitality services in the University.
• Prepare periodical reports to the University Management on the performance of the hospitality Services income generating activities for decision making.
• Chair daily departmental briefings, review performance and focus on operational foward planning.
• Inspect all operational areas by walking through to ensure the areas are safe and free from health hazards.
• Read and respond to all received memos from various departments to provide feedback and information as per requests placed in the university.
• Handle clients’ complaints appropriately.
• Sign and approve daily stores requisition for control purposes and to enable procurement of necessities for the department.
• Supervise all staff in the Directorate.

Qualifications:
1. Relevant Master’s Degree in Catering, Hotel Management or other Hospitality Services from a recognized institution,
2. At least three (3) years’ working experience as a manager in a reputable Hospitality institution.
3. Computer literate.
4. Knowledge of the relevant legislations.
5. Knowledge of professional standards.

Additional Skills / Requirements.
1. Communication skills
2. Interpersonal skills.
3. Leadership skills.
4. Team Building skills.
5. Supervisory skills.
6. Organisational skills.
7. Problem solving skills.
8. Conflict management skills.
Must pass the integrity test as required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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Job application procedure
Note:
For teaching positions, Publication Points shall be determined by Commission of University Education Guidelines
TERMS OF SERVICE:
A competitive remuneration package which includes basic salary, generous house allowance, medical cover as per University Scheme will be provided.
For teaching positions above Tutorial Fellow, employment will be on permanent and pensionable terms.
Tutorial Fellows are employed on one (1) year renewable contract, to a maximum of three (3) years.
The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P.O. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI
Applications should be received not later than, 16th JULY 2021
For details related to job specification and general requirements, kindly visit our website: www.ku.ac.ke 
*Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
*Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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