Kenyan Billionaire Humphrey Kariuki's Fairmont Hotel Announces Vacancies for Job Seekers

Kenyan Billionaire Humphrey Kariuki's Fairmont Hotel Announces Vacancies for Job Seekers

  • Fairmont is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, and 10,000 restaurants
  • The luxury hotel nestled in the heart of Nanyuki in Laikipia county is owned by Kenyan billionaire Humphrey Kariuki
  • Among the job openings advertised by the prestigious establishment are a security officer, a kitchen steward and a chef

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Kenyan billionaire Humphrey Kariuki's Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club has announced several vacancies for job seekers.

Kariuki speaks at a past event.
Kenyan billionaire Humphrey Kariuki. He owns the Mt Kenya Fairmont Safari Club. Photo: Humphrey Kariuki.
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The luxury hotel nestled in the heart of Nanyuki in Laikipia county invited applications from professionals to fill multiple job openings, including at its branches in Maasai Mara and Nairobi.

The prestigious establishment, which offers stunning views of Mount Kenya, advertised the vacant positions on its website and encouraged interested and qualified candidates to apply online.

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Fairmont is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations.

Which jobs did Fairmont advertise?

1. Housekeeping attendant

The jobholder will ensure all hotel housekeeping standards are followed and that all guest rooms are cleaned thoroughly and furniture arranged.

Requirements:

  • O-level or college certificate.
  • At least two years of experience in the hospitality industry.

2. Commis chef

The commis chef will offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service.

Requirements:

  • Diploma certification in a culinary discipline.
  • Experience in a culinary field.

3. Security officer

The jobholder will ensure safety and security of guests, colleagues and property are strictly maintained.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must have an ex-police or military background.
  • Have a university/college degree, with three years of experience in the hospitality sector.
The luxurious facility is owned by Humphrey Kariuki.
Fairmont Mt Kenya Safari Club in Nanyuki. Photo: Fairmont.
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4. Bartender

He/she will be tasked with the smooth running of the bar, ensuring the complete setup of the bar before and breakdown after service.

Requirements:

  • At least one year of experience in food and beverage.
  • Strong service and guest orientation.

5. Laundry attendant

The laundry attendant will clean machines, keeping them in good condition.

Requirements:

  • Experience in laundry.
  • Being attentive to customers' needs.

6. Kitchen steward

The steward is in charge of maintaining health, safety, and hygiene as well as the smooth and successful running of the stewarding department.

Requirements:

  • Training in hospitality management.
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

7. Engineering storekeeper

The jobholder is responsible for maintaining a well-organised and accurate inventory of maintenance tools, equipment, and supplies.

Requirements:

  • A degree or a diploma in supply chain, business administration, engineering or any other related field.
  • At least three to five years of experience in a similar role.

What are other available jobs?

  • Outlet supervisor.
  • Restaurant manager.
  • Storekeeper.
  • Gardener.

Which other properties does Kariuki own?

Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that Kariuki founded the Janus Continental Group, which brings together several businesses in the energy, real estate, hospitality, and petroleum industries.

The group employs over 700 people in more than ten nations in Europe, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and East, Central, and Southern Africa.

Besides Fairmont, Kariuki owns African Spirits, The Hub Karen, Dalbit Petroleum and Great Lake Energy.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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Japhet Ruto (Current Affairs and Business Editor) Japhet Ruto is an award-winning TUKO.co.ke journalist with over eight years of working experience in the media industry. Ruto graduated from Moi University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Journalism. He is a Business & Tech Editor. Ruto won the 2019 BAKE Awards’ Agriculture Blog of the Year. He was named TUKO.co.ke's best current affairs editor in 2020 and 2021. In 2022 and 2023, he was TUKO.co.ke's best business editor. He completed the Experimenting with new formats and Advance digital reporting curriculum from Google News Initiative. Email: [email protected].

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