{"id":98548,"date":"2026-06-20T13:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T13:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/pre-opening-general-manager-hospitality-nairobi-kenya\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T13:08:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T13:08:28","slug":"pre-opening-general-manager-hospitality-nairobi-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/pre-opening-general-manager-hospitality-nairobi-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Opening General Manager (Hospitality) \u2013 Nairobi, Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Pre-Opening General Manager (Hospitality) \u2013 Nairobi, Kenya\", \"description\": \"The organization is establishing a new hospitality facility with modern conference and accommodation infrastructure in Nairobi and requires a self-driven professional to lead the full pre-opening, setup, and operational launch process. The role is expected to transition into General Manager of the hotel upon successful opening, subject to performance. The position reports to the Director for Finance and Administration and requires a structured operator with strong hospitality project execution capability, operational discipline, and brand alignment experience.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nLead and coordinate all pre-opening activities to ensure timely operational readiness of the hotel.\\nEnsure compliance with international hotel brand\/franchise standards across all operational areas.\\nOversee recruitment, onboarding, and structuring of all hotel departments including Front Office, Housekeeping, Kitchen, Restaurant, Stores, and Marketing.\\nDevelop and implement operational systems, standard operating procedures, and technology platforms required for hotel launch and ongoing operations.\\nSupport financial planning and setup including budgeting, cost control frameworks, pricing structures, and revenue planning.\\nOversee procurement, supplier onboarding, and stock management systems in line with policy and operational requirements.\\nCoordinate sales, marketing, and business development activities to support launch readiness and early revenue performance.\\nManage overall launch readiness and post-opening operations, including staffing, training, compliance, service delivery, guest experience, and operational performance.\\nKey Qualifications\\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or related field.\\n5+ years\u2019 experience in hotel operations.\\n2\u20133 years\u2019 experience in hotel pre-opening or hotel setup\/project roles.\\nExperience with international hotel brands or franchise systems is an added advantage.\\nStrong understanding of hotel operations including budgeting, staffing, marketing, and brand compliance.\\nAbility to manage structured operational projects with multiple workstreams.\\nEnd Date: 15th July 2026\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-06-17\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Summit Recruitment and Search\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-30T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Summit Recruitment and Search<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-30<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>The organization is establishing a new hospitality facility with modern conference and accommodation infrastructure in Nairobi and requires a self-driven professional to lead the full pre-opening, setup, and operational launch process. The role is expected to transition into General Manager of the hotel upon successful opening, subject to performance. The position reports to the Director for Finance and Administration and requires a structured operator with strong hospitality project execution capability, operational discipline, and brand alignment experience.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Lead and coordinate all pre-opening activities to ensure timely operational readiness of the hotel.<br \/>Ensure compliance with international hotel brand\/franchise standards across all operational areas.<br \/>Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and structuring of all hotel departments including Front Office, Housekeeping, Kitchen, Restaurant, Stores, and Marketing.<br \/>Develop and implement operational systems, standard operating procedures, and technology platforms required for hotel launch and ongoing operations.<br \/>Support financial planning and setup including budgeting, cost control frameworks, pricing structures, and revenue planning.<br \/>Oversee procurement, supplier onboarding, and stock management systems in line with policy and operational requirements.<br \/>Coordinate sales, marketing, and business development activities to support launch readiness and early revenue performance.<br \/>Manage overall launch readiness and post-opening operations, including staffing, training, compliance, service delivery, guest experience, and operational performance.<br \/>Key Qualifications<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or related field.<br \/>5+ years\u2019 experience in hotel operations.<br \/>2\u20133 years\u2019 experience in hotel pre-opening or hotel setup\/project roles.<br \/>Experience with international hotel brands or franchise systems is an added advantage.<br \/>Strong understanding of hotel operations including budgeting, staffing, marketing, and brand compliance.<br \/>Ability to manage structured operational projects with multiple workstreams.<br \/>End Date: 15th July 2026<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Summit Recruitment and Search on summitrecruitment-search.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1254686\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-30 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Summit Recruitment and Search Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-07-30 Job Description The organization is establishing a new hospitality facility with modern conference and accommodation infrastructure in Nairobi and requires a self-driven professional to lead the full pre-opening, setup, and operational launch process. 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