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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Night Manager

Nairobi, KenyaFull-timeMidCompetitiveMay 6, 2026
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Job Description

JOB DETAILS:

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 Front Office Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

  • Conduct daily briefings and ensure that all pertinent information is well received by team members.

  • Manage and supervise all tasks of his/her staff to ensure that highest quality service is delivered, and department standards are met.

  • Review, analyse and suggest improvement of workflow and standards at the Front Desk.

  • Analyse rate variance report to ensure rooms revenue control, approve discounts and rebates.

  • Communicate with Front Office Manager on all matters regarding guest services & hotel operations.

  • Ensure documentation of all guests related issues using the logbook.

  • Supervise shift handover procedures.

  • Coordinate and communicate with other hotel departments as required regarding general administration and operations issues.

  • Always provide management presence by assisting with the handling of guests’ needs and complaints tactfully and efficiently.

  • Assist Guest Relations in greeting, rooming, and sending off guests.

  • Inspect front of house and back of house regularly for cleanliness and orderliness.

  • Ensure that front line staff complies with marketing techniques and maximizes sales.

  • Check billing instructions, monitor guest credit and act upon any discrepancies.

  • Coordinate full house situations and makes all necessary arrangements to handle overbooking and pledge relocates.

  • Ensure driveways are always manned and run efficiently.

  • Ensure the Safety, Security and Loss Control policies and procedures are compiled with at the lobby and driveway.

  • Require making objective decisions and handle any complaints and emergencies in a level-headed manner.

  • Conduct Night Audit Process for hotel.

  • Provide department orientation and training of the hotel service standards, procedures and programs.

  • Constantly monitor team members’ appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism.

  • Motivate and provides a work environment which brings out the best in team members.

  • Maintain complete knowledge of all food & beverage services, outlets and hotel services/features; and ensure team members are constantly updated on these.

  • Be fully familiar of the Emergency Procedures, Policies and Standard Operating Procedures as established by the Hotel.

  • Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management

Your experience and skills include:

  • Previous leadership experience required

  • Previous PMS experience required

  • Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset

  • University/College degree in a related discipline an asset

  • Must possess a professional presentation

  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities

  • Highly responsible & reliable

  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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