Hotel ManagerWhat type of job are you looking for? Hotel Management job at any level. A Challenging position with extra assignments (i.e company strategy development, market and surveys for the business strategies e.t.c)and where professionalism is a priority. What nationality are you? Kenyan What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Fluent in English and Swahili, Light German What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Rwanda Because the industry is at the growth level and marketing strategies pay off probabilities are very high. This will help boost personal achievement. What countries have you worked in? I have worked in Kenya as a waiter, supervisor and Restaurant In-charge for 7 years and in Uganda as a General Manager for 6 years (www.mbaleresorthotel.com) , Currently in Uganda with a new assignment as a General Manager with Mandela National Stadium and Hotel - Kampala. What field do you currently work in? Hotel and Sport facility Management What fields have you worked in before? Waiting, supervisory, Food and Beverage Managemennt, Operations Management and General Hotel Management. Including consulting and Hospitality training. What qualifications do you hold? Food and Beverage Service and Sales Basic and Advanced certificate from Utalii College - Kenya. Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management - USA Penn Forster College. Currently undertaking Business Science Management Associate Degree - correspondence Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Skills because hospitality is a service industry and skills application is crucial for the industry success. Describe the benefits of working with others We learn a lot and this encourages us in difficult situation. We are sure of the decisions we make because they are well evaluated. Describe the benefits of working alone You get all the credit in case of success and you bear the blame alone in case you fail. Most Important you will fill empty through out with high probability of failure What was your worst working experience? After developing a facility from 1 star with 24 rooms to 4 star with 94 room as a General Manager, the owners decided to have a different style of Management. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Job security is your performance. Never be afraid to suggest best ways to do business to your boss, Always support your colleagues and especially juniors because the day they say you are not to manage them, your job is done. What unique skills do you have? Motivational, marketing, creativity and staff training What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Hotel Manager in Rwanda with supportive Director and rewarding What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Training. we learn twice when we train, Meetings. We get to understand others point of view. Market and research. You get to meet different individuals and understand how other people are doing business. The industry is dynamic and this makes our job challenging to match the demand. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Unprofessional approach by some owners to hotel management. What are your expectations? A job that shall help me address my economic problems significantly, A boss that will be supportive and team player. Job with attractive benefits How can potential employers contact you? through email: larrykinn2002@gmail.com or (Kenya)+254724132926, (Uganda) +256789553858 |