Executive Assistant Manager

pstronguExecutive Assistant Manager (EAM) #2 role for a Luxury Resort in Kenya (German or Italian language skills preferred) /u /strong /ppbr / /ppA prestigious luxury resort in Kenya is seeking an experienced strongExecutive Assistant Manager (#2) /strong to join its senior leadership team. This luxury resort is part of a well-respected hospitality group that owns and manages luxury properties in Europe, Indian Ocean and in East Africa. /ppbr / /ppReporting directly to the strongResident Manager /strong, the EAM will be the strong#2 operational leader /strong and will play a key role in the overall management, guest experience, team leadership, and financial performance of the resort. We are looking for a hands-on, commercially minded and highly polished hotelier who can operate effectively as the Resident Manager's right hand, take ownership of the resort's day-to-day operation, and assume overall operational responsibility in the Resident Manager's absence. /ppbr / /ppExperience in luxury resorts in Europe is preferred. German and Italian language skills will be valuable for this role. /ppbr / /ppstrongIdeal Candidate /strong /ppThe successful candidate will be a strongwell-rounded luxury hotelier /strong with strong operational experience across the major hotel divisions, particularly strongRooms and Food Beverage /strong. /ppstrongKey requirements: /strong /pulliSignificant experience in strongluxury hotels and resorts /strong, preferably internationally recognized properties. /liliStrong strongEuropean luxury-hospitality experience /strong, with a preference for candidates who have worked in strongGermany and/or Italy /strong. /liliPrevious experience at strongEAM, Hotel Manager, Director of Operations, Operations Manager /strong, or comparable senior level. /liliBroad operational knowledge across strongRooms, FB, Guest Experience, and other key hotel functions /strong. /liliProven ability to lead and develop strongsenior department heads and multicultural teams /strong. /liliStrong understanding of stronghotel operations, PL, revenue, cost control, and service excellence /strong. /liliPrevious strongluxury resort experience /strong strongly preferred. /liliInternational experience and excellent English communication skills essential. /li /ulpbr / /ppCompensation: A competitive expat package will be offered, commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall strengths. /ppbr / /ppIf you are qualified for the above role, please send your current resume with a cover note to Yasmin Khambatta at /ppbr / /p