Property Manager (With Driving Skills)

Role Overview

This position runs the daily operations of a guesthouse property in Kitui–Mutomo, combining hospitality management with facilities oversight and official driving duties. The Property Manager keeps rooms, grounds, staff, supplies, and vehicles working together so guests receive a smooth, safe, and well-presented stay. The role matters because the guesthouse depends on reliable on-site leadership to protect service quality, assets, and day-to-day operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee front-desk routines, guest arrivals, departures, and stay-related requests, ensuring each visitor receives attentive and organised service.
• Lead and coordinate housekeeping, cleaning, and grounds staff, setting presentation and hygiene expectations and checking that work is completed to standard.
• Inspect buildings, plumbing, electrical fittings, and outdoor areas, then arrange and supervise local fundis, technicians, or contractors for timely repairs.
• Monitor stock for cleaning materials, toiletries, linens, and room supplies, and coordinate replenishment before shortages affect guests.
• Keep maintenance logs, expense records, utility readings, petty cash entries, and procurement paperwork accurate and up to date.
• Maintain security practices that safeguard guests, employees, equipment, and property, including regular walk-throughs to spot risks or losses.
• Drive the company vehicle for guest transfers, market runs, supply collection, and administrative errands while following road safety rules.
• Arrange vehicle cleaning, servicing, pre-trip checks, and roadworthiness inspections, and record mileage, fuel use, and service history.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in property management, hospitality management, hotel operations, business administration, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 2–3 years of supervisory experience in a guesthouse, hotel, or residential property setting.
• Valid Kenyan driving licence with a clean driving record and no less than 2 years of professional driving experience.
• Practical knowledge of building maintenance, basic vehicle troubleshooting, and coordinating repairs with local technicians.
• Working competence in Microsoft Word and Excel for records, logs, and basic reporting.
• Strong leadership, guest-service, problem-solving, and integrity skills, with the ability to work independently on-site.

What We Offer / Why Join

This is a full-time, on-site role in Kitui–Mutomo with a monthly salary of KSh 30,000. It sits within the hospitality and leisure sector and combines guest service, facilities management, and driving duties in one hands-on position.