Jobs at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
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Jobs at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Deadline of these Jobs: 17 November 2022
The Fairmont Norfolk is a historic hotel in Nairobi, Kenya and is owned by the luxury hotel chain, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. The hotel has 170 rooms, 4 restaurants, and consists of 5 main blocks, each ranging from 1 to 2 stories high. The hotel has a signature Tudor style of architecture that has been maintained since its original construction.

Executive Secretary/PA

As an Executive Secretary/PA, you will undertake a multi-faceted role that encompasses the co-ordination and collection of financial information and a variety of secretarial and general administration functions.

What is in it for you:

  • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
  • Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
  • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
  • Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

You will be responsible for:

  • Schedule and arrange all appointments for the General Manager.
  • Prioritize all telephone calls and in-person external and internal visitors
  • Compose correspondence for the Hotel Manager such as welcome letters, guest follow-up letters, including guest resolution when escalated etc.
  • Support internal hotel projects, tracking necessary action and updating reports as progress is made (i.e. annual budget, strategic plan etc.)
  • Keep the filing system up-to-date
  • Maintain trace files and bring forward daily items to act on appropriate tasks
  • Handle all office administration duties such as mail, phones, photocopying, and office supplies
  • Schedule One to One Meetings with direct reports and others, take and distribute minutes, and arrange/attend sub-committee meetings as required
  • Participate in daily & weekly property walkthroughs, ensure minutes are distributed and updated of progress
  • Assist with and support staff events as appropriate, such as leadership & executive, colleague events, etc...
  • Create & Maintain an Index with appropriate up to date Standard Operating Procedures
  • To carry out a variety of secretarial and general admin functions such as stationary supplies, incoming and out going mail, filing, preparation of monthly management reports
  • To distribute incoming financial information.
  • Liaise and communicate with all Departmental managers
  • Involved in projects impacting Operations as and when they arise
  • Assist in Operations on the floor on a daily, weekly basis as and when required
  • Ensure visibility in all areas of the hotel at differing times of day/evening
  • Make travel arrangements as required
  • Uphold confidentially with the Executive Offices
  • Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

  • Minimum 3 years of operational hotel experience required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Strong ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
  • Excellent organizational, time management and administrative skills
  • Self-motivated and able to prioritize to deliver exceptional results
  •  A passion for guest service and excellence
  • Positive attitude and supportive, team-based approach towards the attainment of the hotel’s short and long term goals
  • Ability to work flexible hours and days
  • Experience with Opera is an asset 

Reservations Manager

You are leading the team that is the beginning of an exceptional guest experience. As a Reservations Manager, you will make our guests feel welcome and reflect the exceptional experience  when they arrive! Are you an individual with keen attention to detail and a gregarious personality looking to grow your skills in the area of reservations? We are seeking a highly energized, organized, passionate and professional leader to join our Reservations team.

What is in it for you:

  • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
  • Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
  • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
  • Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Operations, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

  • Coordinate all operations of the Reservations Department including recruitment, scheduling, training and employee development.
  • Consistently offer exceptional, friendly and engaging service.
  • Ensure the best selection of the guest revenue is maximised through up-selling by the reservations team.
  • Recommend property facilities and assist guests with information and special requests.
  • Book room reservation requests, entering room lists and update accurate information in the system.
  • Responsible to ensure that the Reservation Department’s Colleague Engagement Survey goals are met and exceeded.
  • Ensure timely communication with other departments, individual guests and travel partners.
  • Responsible for establishing individual and team objectives in accordance with revenue/reservation/hotel goals.
  • Problem-solving and coaching staff in situations to ensure that guest expectations are met.
  • Ensure the budget is adhered to relating to the areas of payroll, AV and office supplies.
  • Attend and participate in Front Office communication meetings, Revmax, leadership, and Sales meetings.
  • Working with the Revenue Management and Sales & Marketing to develop strategic action plans for the management of both transient and group revenue
  • Participate in package development and implementation.
  • Build and update rates and packages in Hotel systems.
  • Conduct regular audits of Hotel systems and advertising tools ensuring accuracy of rates, package information and availability.
  • Hotel liaison between reservations, our Global Reservation Center and Regional Sales & Revenue Team.
  • Monitor & address inventory variances, managing issues when they arise

Your experience and skills include:

  • Previous experience within luxury hotels or a similar role
  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and/or Business Administration degree an asset
  • Strong leadership, team and communication skills are essential.
  • Highly detail-oriented, exceptional organizational skills and able to handle multi priorities under pressure.
  • Excellent understanding of reservation systems and how they interact with property systems.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and strengths in innovation and results-orientation
  • Proven Leadership skills and experience
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft programs (Outlook, teams), Opera and Microsoft Office applications
  • Proven track record of surprising and delighting guests to provide exceptional service
  • Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in English, both verbal and written.
Job Info
Job Category: Several Jobs in one Advert jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 17 November 2022
Duty Station: several locations
Posted: 03-11-2022
No of Jobs: 2
Start Publishing: 03-11-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 03-11-2066
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