Office & Administration Manager
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Nairobi | Full Time | Hospitality
Closing in 1 week from now
Job Description
Reporting to the Cluster General Manager or his designate, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Support the EXCOM by managing their schedules and deadlines while accommodating requests in a timely manner
- Personally greeting all internal/external guests, offering support and directing enquiries
- Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
- Administer the day-to-day operation of the Executive office
- Prioritize all telephone calls, in-person visitors and schedule appointments
- Provide all office administration duties such as written correspondence, email, photocopying and ordering office supplies
- Maintain confidential filling system for correspondence, policies, standards, regulations and various matters related to the Executive office
- Take minutes of meetings, compiles and distributes them
- Types confidential reports and letters
- Orders and coordinate travel for hotel staff and ensure that all flights have been authorized.
- Arranges venue, equipment and refreshments for meetings as required by the Cluster General Manager
- Assists EXCOM in preparation and compiling of draft contracts, presentation and reports.
- Assists with project proposals and special events
- Collect organizers and provide appropriate research data by utilizing all available resources, analysis and resource administrative needs in innovative ways
- Organize and supervise other office activities recycling, renovations, event planning
- Anticipate possible and probable hazards and conditions and either correcting them or take action to prevent them from happening
- Maintains the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language and conduct
- Responsible business: show involvement and be interested in environmental and or social issues by participating in ESG and departmental activities.
- In charge of monitoring and improving how the business is viewed online.
- Controlling correspondence
- Trust You request tracking, monitoring and weekly reporting.
- Respond to guest views via OTA’s Google and TripAdvisor and communicate to team members in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in office management or similar administrative role
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Demonstrated knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Experience in budgeting and financial reporting
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong leadership skills with experience in supervising and training staff
- Background in facilities management
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Professional certification in office management e.g., Certified Administrative Professional is a plus
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