Impala Club is a
private members club located on Ngong Road and has been in existence since
1946.
It boasts a
diverse membership in excess of 2000.
Club Manager
Applicants are
sought for the position of Club General Manager.
Reporting to the
Club’s Management Committee, the General Manager will be accountable for the
Club’s overall performance and management.
The principal
areas of responsibility are outlined below:
General:
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Ability to monitor the production of monthly financial
statements and evaluate them with an eye towards improving the operating
efficiency of the Club.
·
Must protect and enhance the value of all Club assets through
appropriate programs in inventory control, maintenance, security, and
housekeeping.
·
Must create and nurture an environment that emphasizes
motivation, empowerment, teamwork and a passion for providing service.
·
Evaluate current team members and take proactive approaches when
dealing with staff concerns.
·
Communicate effectively to staff members periodically details of
events, complaints, customer feedback.
Operations:
·
Supervise and develop the performance of all operating
departments including, but not limited to club services, housekeeping, food and
beverage, accounting, security and maintenance
·
Review and approve all operating expenses.
·
Prepare directives to all staff outlining policies, programs, or
operations changes to be implemented.
Financial:
·
Provide weekly updates to the Management committee on all
ongoing issues at the Club.
·
Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all period-end
financial statements and reports.
·
Provide controls to ensure the proper handling and accounting
for all receipts and expenses.
·
Develop action plans to deal with forecasting and planning
issues.
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Maintain credit policies for all cash and credit handling
procedures.
·
Attend all credit meetings, supervise of collection of major
accounts, review of aging reports, and gaining approval for write-offs.
·
Approve all complimentary services provided to guests.
Sales &
Marketing
·
Develop, implement, monitor and participate in a comprehensive sales
and marketing plan that results in optimum rates and occupancies.
Human Resources
·
Manage entire staff and be responsible for the overall
direction, coordination, and evaluation of staff members.
·
Develop and supervise programs that promote a positive work
environment for all employees while ensuring that all employment-related
processes and documentation are in compliance with corporate policies and
applicable laws.
·
Related responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and
training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising,
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and
resolving problems
Educational
requirements and experience
·
Suitable candidates must possess a University Degree in a
relevant discipline from a recognized University.
·
She/he must have at least 5 years’ experience in end to end
operations management in a dynamic hospitality environment.
·
Detailed focus on financial performance, reporting and
compliance with experience in P&L and budget management will be strong
advantage.
·
Proficiency in hospitality operating software will be an added
advantage.
Procurement Officer
Applicants are
sought for the position of Procurement Officer, who will be
responsible for managing the purchasing and inventory activities of the Club.
She/he will
direct and coordinate the procurement of goods, supplies and services essential
to the resort’s operations.
Job Purpose
To ensure that
equipment, grounds and other sports facilities are well-maintained and working,
to ensure increased utilization of sports facilities by members daily.
The candidate
will also be responsible for ensuring a well-planned working schedule for staff
to ensure maximum efficiency, continuous improvement of Impala sports
facilities and activities and increased revenue generation by sports sections
and their academies.
The candidate
must be able to prepare periodic reports on the performance of the Impala
management committee on all sports related activities and facilities.
Key responsibilities
·
To be fully conversant with best practices and current
legislation in procurement
·
To be fully conversant with current market prices of all items
required in a hotel or catering environment.
·
To select suppliers after having thoroughly researched and
investigated all factors.
·
In conjunction with the Club Accountant, to negotiate the terms
of the agreement fairly, bearing in mind the price, quality and continuity of
supply.
·
To maintain good interpersonal relations with suppliers, thus
gaining the best possible service from them to the extent where they do a lot
of the work for you.
·
To ensure that the correct numbers of suppliers are appointed,
in that, though streamlined, sufficient options are open, whilst keeping the
number of authorised items in check.
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To maintain up-to-date records of all suppliers, their products
and price lists, with appropriate comments.
·
To continuously review commodities and suppliers to ensure that
the best possible agreements are in operation.
·
To investigate supplier problems, take the appropriate action
and follow up to ensure no similar problems are experienced.
·
To investigate and action account queries promptly, when these
are the result of price variances.
·
To review and update company buying policies and procedures.
Educational
requirements and experience
Suitable
candidates must possess a relevant diploma or degree in procurement or a
related field.
She/he must have
at least 2 years’ experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
Knowledge of
relevant computer applications and good interpersonal skills, excellent
communication and analytical skills are a must.
Applicants for
the position are requested to send their CVs to jobs@impalaclub.co.ke noting to clearly mark the subject
head to read either “Application for Club General Manager” or “Application for
Procurement Officer” to be received not later than 26th November 2013.
All CVs MUST be
sent electronically and no physical applications will be accepted.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
