Hospitality

General Manager At Stellar Human Resource Solutions

Stellar Human Resource Solutions·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
HospitalityFull TimeOnsite
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KES 100,000

  • 10+ years' experience in hotel management, with proven experience in a 5-star or luxury hotel.
  • Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field.
  • Strong leadership experience managing hotel departments, teams, and daily operations.
  • Application link in the caption below.
  • Proven ability to drive revenue, control costs, and achieve operational targets.
  • Excellent knowledge of luxury hospitality standards, guest experience, and service excellence.
  • Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform under pressure.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDDiploma
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Company

Stellar Human Resource Solutions

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

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Not specified

Created

October 5, 2026

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