Crown Beachfront Vipingo Jobs 2026: 20 Vacancies Open Now
A luxury five-star beach resort on the Vipingo coastline is hiring its entire team before opening. Deadline: 25th July 2026.
Crown Beachfront Vipingo, a new luxury beach resort on the scenic Vipingo coastline, is opening its doors and building its full team from scratch. The resort is hiring for 20 positions spanning senior management, finance, hospitality, engineering, and support roles.
Pre-opening drives like this are rare. You are not slotting into an existing structure, you are helping shape a five-star property from day one. If you work in hotels, hospitality, or the coastal tourism sector, this is one of the largest single openings this month.
Applications close on 25th July 2026. All the details, requirements, and how to apply are below.
At a Glance
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Employer | Crown Beachfront Vipingo (BFV) |
Location | Vipingo coastline, Kilifi County |
Positions open | 20 |
Employment type | Full Time |
How to apply | Email to hr@beachfrontvipingo.com |
Deadline | 25th July 2026 |
About the Employer
Crown Beachfront Vipingo is a new luxury beach resort located along the scenic Vipingo coastline. It offers world-class hospitality experiences across dining, wellness, recreation, and conference facilities. As a pre-opening property, the resort is recruiting its entire team now, from department heads down to technicians.
All 20 Vacancies at a Glance
# | Position | Department | Min. Experience | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | General Manager | Management | 10 years | Degree (+ Masters advantage) |
2 | Finance Manager | Finance | 7 years | Degree + CPA(K)/ACCA |
3 | Human Resource Manager | Human Resources | 7 years | Degree + CHRP(K) |
4 | Sales and Marketing Manager | Sales | 7 years | Degree |
5 | Executive Chef | Kitchen | 7 years | Degree or Diploma |
6 | Food and Beverage Manager | Food and Beverage | 7 years | Degree or Diploma |
7 | Front Office Manager | Front Office | 7 years | Diploma (+ Degree advantage) |
8 | Executive Housekeeper | Housekeeping | 7 years | Diploma (+ Degree advantage) |
9 | Chief Engineer | Engineering | 5 years | Degree |
10 | Security Supervisor | Security | 5 years | Diploma (+ Degree advantage) |
11 | Accountant | Finance | 3 years | Degree + CPA Intermediate |
12 | Accounts Assistant | Finance | 2 years | Degree + CPA Intermediate |
13 | Cost Controller | Finance | 3 years | Degree + CPA Intermediate |
14 | Cashier | Finance | 2 years | Diploma + CPA Foundation |
15 | Human Resource Officer | Human Resources | 3 years | Degree + CHRP Part II |
16 | Sales and Marketing Officer | Sales | 3 years | Degree |
17 | Purchasing / Procurement Officer | Procurement | 3 years | Degree + CIPS/KISM |
18 | Storekeeper | Procurement | 2 years | Diploma |
19 | Electrical Technician | Engineering | 3 years | Diploma or Craft Certificate |
20 | Plumbing Technician | Engineering | 3 years | Diploma or Craft Certificate |
Management Roles
1. General Manager
Experience: 10 years · Department: Management · Type: Full Time
Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for the hotel: business plans, budgets, and operational strategies; revenue, profitability, and occupancy targets; oversight of all departments; guest satisfaction; compliance; and leadership of departmental heads.
You must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field. A Master's Degree is an added advantage.
Minimum 10 years' progressive hotel management experience, with at least 5 years at senior management level in a four-star or five-star hotel.
Experience in hotel pre- and post-opening operations.
Strong leadership, financial management, strategic planning, and guest service skills.
2. Finance Manager
Experience: 7 years · Department: Finance · Type: Full Time
Lead all financial operations: budgets and forecasts, financial statements, cash flow and working capital, payroll oversight, cost control, procurement finance, asset management, internal controls, statutory compliance, and audit coordination.
You must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration (Finance / Accounting option).
CPA(K), ACCA, or a relevant professional qualification, plus membership of a relevant professional body.
Minimum 7 years' financial management experience in the hospitality industry.
Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
3. Human Resource Manager
Experience: 7 years · Department: Human Resources · Type: Full Time
Lead HR strategy and operations: recruitment, performance management, employee welfare and engagement, training and succession planning, disciplinary and grievance handling, payroll coordination, HR policy development, and statutory compliance.
You must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing. CHRP(K) certification is a must.
Minimum 7 years' HR management experience in the hospitality industry.
Strong knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and HRIS.
4. Sales and Marketing Manager
Experience: 7 years · Department: Sales · Type: Full Time
Drive revenue growth and brand visibility: sales, marketing, and business development strategies; corporate sales; MICE and events; wedding and social packages; digital marketing and social media; market research; and CRM.
You must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years' sales and marketing experience in the hospitality industry.
Strong skills in business development, digital marketing, brand management, and CRM systems.
5. Executive Chef
Experience: 7 years · Department: Kitchen · Type: Full Time
Lead all kitchen operations: menu development and engineering, food costing, HACCP and food safety, kitchen supervision, supplier coordination, quality and portion control, staff scheduling and training, inventory management, and waste reduction.
You must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Food Production, or Hotel Management. A Diploma in Culinary Arts or Food Production with extensive experience may be considered.
Minimum 7 years' food production experience in a hotel or hospitality environment.
Strong culinary, menu planning, food costing, and kitchen management skills.
6. Food and Beverage Manager
Experience: 7 years · Department: Food and Beverage · Type: Full Time
Lead all food and beverage operations: restaurant and bar management, banquet and event service, service standards, beverage costing and stock control, staff training, promotions, complaint resolution, and menu engineering with the Executive Chef.
You must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Food and Beverage Management, or Tourism Management. A relevant Diploma with extensive experience may be considered.
Minimum 7 years' food and beverage operations experience.
Strong knowledge of restaurant and bar operations, banquet management, and POS systems.
7. Front Office Manager
Experience: 7 years · Department: Front Office · Type: Full Time
Lead front office operations: reception, check-in and check-out, reservations and room inventory, guest relations, VIP handling, billing and night audit, complaint resolution, revenue optimisation, and staff training.
You must have:
Diploma in Front Office Management, Hospitality Management, or Tourism Management. A Bachelor's Degree is an added advantage.
Minimum 7 years' front office experience, preferably in hospitality.
Proficiency in Property Management Systems (PMS) and POS systems.
8. Executive Housekeeper
Experience: 7 years · Department: Housekeeping · Type: Full Time
Lead housekeeping, laundry, and public area operations: room and public area cleanliness, laundry, linen control, landscaping and grounds, pest control, pool and outdoor areas, floral décor, inventory management, and staff training.
You must have:
Diploma in Housekeeping and Laundry Management or Hospitality Management. A Bachelor's Degree is an added advantage.
Minimum 7 years' housekeeping experience in the hospitality industry.
Strong knowledge of hygiene and sanitation standards, linen and inventory control.
9. Chief Engineer
Experience: 5 years · Department: Engineering · Type: Full Time
Lead engineering and maintenance: preventive maintenance, electrical and plumbing systems, water treatment and distribution, generators and backup power, HVAC and refrigeration, fire and emergency systems, energy conservation, and contractor supervision.
You must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, Civil, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
Registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years' engineering and maintenance experience in the hospitality industry.
Finance and Accounting Roles
10. Accountant
Experience: 3 years · Department: Finance · Type: Full Time
Maintain accurate books of accounts, process journal entries and the general ledger, prepare financial statements and management reports, reconcile accounts, monitor cash flow, process payables and receivables, prepare statutory returns, maintain the fixed asset register, and support audits.
You must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration (Finance / Accounting option).
CPA Intermediate Level or CPA(K) Finalist, plus membership of a relevant professional body.
Minimum 3 years' accounting experience in the hospitality industry.
Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
11. Accounts Assistant
Experience: 2 years · Department: Finance · Type: Full Time
Process supplier invoices, payment vouchers, and receipts. Record transactions, maintain books of accounts, prepare reconciliations, process payables and receivables, manage petty cash, verify documents, and support audits.
You must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration (Finance / Accounting option).
CPA Intermediate Level or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years' accounting experience, preferably in hospitality.
Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
12. Cost Controller
Experience: 3 years · Department: Finance · Type: Full Time
Monitor and control food, beverage, and operational costs. Conduct inventory reconciliations, prepare cost reports, review purchase orders and stock movements, verify recipe and menu costing, monitor wastage and pilferage, and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
You must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Hospitality Management.
CPA Intermediate Level or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years' cost control experience in the hospitality industry.
Proficiency in accounting software, inventory management systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
13. Cashier
Experience: 2 years · Department: Finance · Type: Full Time
Receive and process cash, card, and electronic payments. Issue receipts, operate POS systems, balance cash drawers, prepare daily reconciliations, process refunds, ensure safe custody of cash, prepare banking schedules, and serve guests courteously.
You must have:
Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration. A Bachelor's Degree is an added advantage.
CPA Foundation Level or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years' cashier experience, preferably in hospitality.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, POS systems, and basic accounting principles.
Human Resources Role
14. Human Resource Officer
Experience: 3 years · Department: Human Resources · Type: Full Time
Support HR and administration: recruitment and onboarding, employee records and HRIS, contracts and documentation, induction, performance management, training, leave and attendance, payroll support, statutory compliance (NSSF, SHA, PAYE), employee relations, welfare, and HR reporting.
You must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration (HR option), or Commerce (HR option).
CHRP Part II or equivalent, and registered membership of IHRM Kenya.
Minimum 3 years' HR experience, preferably in hospitality.
Sound knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and proficiency in HRIS, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
Sales and Marketing Role
15. Sales and Marketing Officer
Experience: 3 years · Department: Sales · Type: Full Time
Promote the resort's products and services, generate business, manage client relationships, prepare sales and marketing plans, conduct sales visits and presentations, prepare quotations and contracts, coordinate digital marketing and social media, and maintain the customer database.
You must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, or Public Relations.
Minimum 3 years' sales and marketing experience in the hospitality industry.
Proven experience in business development, corporate sales, CRM, and digital marketing.
Procurement and Stores Roles
16. Purchasing / Procurement Officer
Experience: 3 years · Department: Procurement · Type: Full Time
Coordinate procurement of goods, works, and services. Prepare requisitions, quotations, purchase orders, and contracts; source and evaluate suppliers; negotiate terms; monitor supplier performance; coordinate receiving and inspection; monitor inventory; and maintain records.
You must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Logistics, or Business Administration.
Professional qualification such as CIPS, KISM, or equivalent, and registered membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
Minimum 3 years' procurement experience, preferably in hospitality.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
17. Storekeeper
Experience: 2 years · Department: Procurement · Type: Full Time
Receive, inspect, store, safeguard, and issue inventory. Maintain accurate stock records, monitor stock levels, conduct stock counts and reconciliations, apply FIFO stock rotation, monitor expiry dates, keep the store secure and clean, and prepare inventory reports.
You must have:
Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Stores Management, or Business Administration. A Bachelor's Degree is an added advantage.
A professional procurement qualification is an added advantage.
Minimum 2 years' stores or inventory experience, preferably in hospitality.
Proficiency in inventory management systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
Security Role
18. Security Supervisor
Experience: 5 years · Department: Security · Type: Full Time
Oversee security operations to protect guests, employees, assets, and facilities: security procedures, personnel and CCTV supervision, access control, patrols and risk assessments, incident investigation, emergency response, and liaison with police and emergency services.
You must have:
Diploma in Security Management, Criminology, or Disaster Management. A Bachelor's Degree is an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years' security operations experience, preferably in hospitality.
Strong knowledge of CCTV systems, access control, emergency response, and investigations.
Engineering and Technical Roles
19. Electrical Technician
Experience: 3 years · Department: Engineering · Type: Full Time
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment across the property: preventive maintenance on generators, transformers, switchboards, and lighting; fault diagnosis; emergency response; record keeping; and compliance with electrical safety standards.
You must have:
Diploma or Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation, or Power Engineering.
Minimum 3 years' electrical installation and maintenance experience, preferably in hospitality.
Sound knowledge of electrical systems, generators, lighting, and electrical safety standards.
20. Plumbing Technician
Experience: 3 years · Department: Engineering · Type: Full Time
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, water supply networks, drainage, and sanitary installations: preventive maintenance; repair of leaks and blockages; installation of pumps, heaters, and valves; water conservation; and compliance with plumbing standards.
You must have:
Diploma or Craft Certificate in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering (Plumbing option), or Building Services Engineering.
Minimum 3 years' plumbing installation and maintenance experience, preferably in hospitality.
Sound knowledge of water supply, drainage systems, pumps, and sanitary installations.
How to Apply
Prepare and submit the following:
A signed application letter
A comprehensive and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Certified copies of your academic and professional certificates
Send your application to: hr@beachfrontvipingo.com
In the email subject line, clearly state the exact position you are applying for. Applications without a clear position in the subject line may be overlooked.
Deadline: 25th July 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Stay safe. Never pay for any notarisation, certificate, or assessment as part of any recruitment process. A genuine employer will never ask you for money to apply. When in doubt, verify directly with the employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crown Beachfront Vipingo located?
The resort is on the Vipingo coastline in Kilifi County, on Kenya's north coast between Mombasa and Kilifi town.
How many positions are open?
There are 20 full-time positions, ranging from senior management to technicians.
What is the application deadline?
25th July 2026. Apply early rather than waiting for the last day.
How do I apply?
Email your application letter, CV, and certified certificates to hr@beachfrontvipingo.com, with the position clearly stated in the subject line.
Do I need to pay anything to apply?
No. Never pay any fee to apply for this or any other job. Legitimate employers do not charge application fees.
Can I apply for more than one position?
Each application should clearly state a single position in the subject line. If you qualify for more than one role, send separate applications so each is reviewed correctly.
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