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70,000+
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2,400+
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94%
Graduate employment rate within 12 months
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Showing 12 profiles
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AK
Amina Kariuki
Front Office Manager · 4 Years Exp.
KNQA Level 5 Open to Work
Active
Front Office Opera PMS Guest Relations French Revenue Mgmt
✓ Diploma in Hospitality Management — KNQA Level 5
✓ Front Desk Techniques Certificate — KUC
✓ Revenue Management MDP — 2024
📍 Nairobi 🎓 Class of 2021 🌐 English · French
Last role: Sarova Hotels
DM
David Mwangi
Safari Operations Manager · 5 Years
KNQA Level 5 Open to Opps
Open
Safari Operations Wildlife Tour Planning KTB Guide
✓ Diploma in Tourism Management — KNQA Level 5
✓ Tour Guiding Certification — KTB Recognised
✓ Sustainable Tourism MDP — 2023
📍 Nairobi 🎓 Class of 2020 🌐 English · Swahili
Last role: Bonfire Adventures
CW
Christine Wambui
Sous Chef — Pastry · 3 Years
KNQA Level 5 Open to Work
Active
Pastry Arts Bread Kitchen Management HACCP
✓ Diploma in Culinary Arts — KNQA Level 5
✓ Food Safety & Hygiene (HACCP) — KUC
📍 Nairobi 🎓 Class of 2022 🌐 English · French
Last role: Fairmont The Norfolk
SM
Samuel Mutua
Cabin Crew · Senior · 4 Years
KNQA Level 5 Open to Opps
Open
Cabin Crew Aviation Safety IATA In-flight Service
✓ Diploma in Travel & Tourism — KNQA Level 5
✓ IATA Travel & Tourism Foundation
✓ IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
📍 Nairobi 🎓 Class of 2022 🌐 English · French · German
Last role: Kenya Airways
RN
Rose Nyambura
Revenue Manager · 6 Years
KNQA Level 5 Management
Open
Revenue Management OTA Management Pricing Strategy Opera
✓ Diploma in Hospitality Management — KNQA Level 5
✓ Revenue Management MDP — KUC 2022
✓ Hotel Leadership MDP — KUC 2024
📍 Nairobi 🎓 Class of 2019 🌐 English · Swahili
Last role: PrideInn Hotels
JO
James Odhiambo
Hotel Operations Manager · 7 Years
KNQA Level 5 Management
Open
Hotel Operations P&L Management Team Leadership Revenue
✓ Diploma in Hospitality Management — KNQA Level 5
✓ Revenue Management MDP — KUC
✓ Strategic Hotel Management MDP — KUC
📍 Nairobi 🎓 Class of 2018 🌐 English · French
Last role: Serena Hotels
GW
Grace Wanjiru
F&B Manager · 5 Years
KNQA Level 5 Open to Work
Active
F&B Operations Menu Engineering Sommelier Cost Control
✓ Diploma in F&B Management — KNQA Level 5
✓ Wine & Beverage Service Certificate — KUC
📍 Mombasa 🎓 Class of 2020 🌐 English · German
Last role: Hemingways Collection
BK
Brian Kamau
Destination Manager · 6 Years
KNQA Level 5 Open to Opps
Open
Destination Mgmt MICE Digital Marketing DMO
✓ Diploma in Tourism Management — KNQA Level 5
✓ Destination Marketing MDP — KUC 2023
📍 Nairobi 🎓 Class of 2019 🌐 English · Japanese
Last role: Kenya Tourism Board
LN
Lucy Njeri
Guest Experience Manager · 4 Years
KNQA Level 5 Open to Work
Active
Guest Experience VIP Services Complaint Resolution Luxury
✓ Diploma in Hospitality Management — KNQA Level 5
✓ Front Desk Techniques Certificate — KUC
📍 Nairobi 🎓 Class of 2021 🌐 English · French · Spanish
Last role: Radisson Blu Nairobi
MK
Michael Kibet
Head Chef — Continental · 8 Years
KNQA Level 5 Open to Opps
Open
Continental Cuisine Kitchen Leadership Menu Dev Food Costing
✓ Diploma in Culinary Arts — KNQA Level 5
✓ Kitchen Operations Techniques — KUC
✓ F&B Management MDP — KUC 2022
📍 Mombasa 🎓 Class of 2017 🌐 English · German
Last role: Sarova Whitesands
PN
Patricia Ndung'u
Travel Operations Lead · 3 Years
KNQA Level 5 Open to Work
Active
Travel Operations IATA GDS Client Relations
✓ Diploma in Travel & Tourism — KNQA Level 5
✓ IATA Travel & Tourism Foundation
📍 Nairobi 🎓 Class of 2022 🌐 English · Spanish
Last role: Pollman's Tours
TM
Tom Maina
Front Office Supervisor · 3 Years
KNQA Level 5 Open to Work
Active
Front Office Opera PMS Reservations Night Audit
✓ Diploma in Front Office Operations — KNQA Level 5
✓ Front Desk Techniques — KUC Certified
📍 Nairobi 🎓 Class of 2022 🌐 English · Swahili
Last role: Sarova Stanley
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KUC's training is affiliated with the UN World Tourism Organisation and TEDQUAL certified — the international hospitality training quality standard recognised by employers worldwide.

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KUC has been placing graduates with Kenya's top employers since 1975. Our employer relationships mean graduates arrive pre-aware of industry standards, employer cultures, and professional expectations.

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