Hotel General Manager - Starting salary > 50,000

Our client, a 3 star hotel located in Nairobi CBD is seeking to recruit in the following position:
 

Hotel General Manager

Reporting to the Board of Management, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall direction of the hotel operations, strategic planning, marketing, corporate communication, human resource, law enforcement and regulatory compliance. 
 

Suitable candidate MUST have the following minimum qualifications:

• A diploma in hotel management from a recognized training institution. 
• A minimum of 5 years experience 2 of which must be in senior management of reputable hotel.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

 

Commis III and Commis

Our client is in need of the following candidates.

We are looking for Commis III with pastry background.

Requirements

• Must have certificate or diploma in food production.
• Must be having small experience as pastry chef working for five star hotel
• Must have ready passport
• Must be between ages 23-30 years.

Commis I

 

 

Requirements

• Must be between ages 27-33 years.
• Must be having ready passport
• Must be having certificate or diploma in food production.
• Arabic and Lebanese kitchen experience is required.
• Must have at least two years of experience as Commis l pastry.

If you feel that you meet all the requirements,Kindly forward your CV and and full photo attached to:

Hudson.Elias@humantalentrecruit.com

Hostess

Our Client is a high end restaurant currently recruiting a Hostess

The Role

Greet guests and patrons personally and on the telephone

Offer appropriate seating arrangements

Present menus and take orders

Ensure the quantity of menus is sufficient to cater to the number of guests

Relay orders to the kitchen and ensure all orders are filled in a timely and accurate fashion

 

Set up dining rooms and make reservation arrangements

Maintain clean and organized tables and work area

Assist room service when and as needed

Manage event related work including setting up tables and maintaining both exterior and interior of the restaurant

Salary: 14,000 - 25,000

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Cook

Our Client is a Restaurant currently  recruiting a cook

Department: Food & Beverage

Summary

1. Responsible food production
2. Develop menus, food purchase specifications and recipes. Supervise staff. Develop and monitor food and labour budget for the department.
3. Maintain highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans menus
• Schedules and coordinates the work of , cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labour cost goals.
• Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
• Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.
• Safeguards all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.
• Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu selling prices.
• Prepares necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; projects annual food, labour and other costs and monitors actual financial results; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met.
• Attends food and beverage staff and management meetings
• Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.
• Perform other duties as directed

Education and/or Experience

A post high school qualification in Food production and at least 1-5 years’ experience in a well established organisation

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Chefs

Our Client is high end restaurant currently recruiting Chefs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible food production
• Develop menus, food purchase specifications and recipes. Supervise staff. Develop and monitor food and labour budget for the department.
• Maintain highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans menus
• Schedules and coordinates the work of , cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labour cost goals.
• Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
• Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.
• Safeguards all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.
• Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu selling prices.
• Prepares necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; projects annual food, labour and other costs and monitors actual financial results; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met.
• Attends food and beverage staff and management meetings
• Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.
• Perform other duties as directed

Requirements

• A diploma or Certificate in Food Production from a recognized College
• At least 4 Years Experience in a well established organisation    

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Kitchen Assistants

Our Client is a  high end restaurant currently recruiting for Kitchen Assistants

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons

 

A qualification in food production

Experience: None required-training will be conducted
 

Excellent Excel Knowledge and good presentation skills

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Waiter and Waitresses

Waiter and Waitresses

As a waiter / waitress you are an important member of the team and you will report to the Restaurant, Assistant Restaurant Manager and Head Waiter. 

The waiter / waitress will have the most contact with the customer during their dining experience; therefore it is essential that the waiter is polite and courteous when welcoming guests into the dining room, during the service of the meal and must always remember to thank guests when they leave. 

Any queries or question a customer may have, which the waiter cannot answer should be passed on to a supervisor.

 

It is extremely important that the waiter / waitress works as a team member, provides polite and efficient service at all times, in order to maintain the exceptional standard of service and quality that is required. 

Responsibilities:

• Explains how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods
• Informs customers of daily specials, making recommendations upon request
• Serving & Clearing dishes, making sure the crockery is clean & polished before use
• Assisting in inventory for crockery, cutlery, linens etc for the restaurant
• Assisting customers in all their needs (ie. calling a taxi)
• Be responsible for your own work station and for your own uniforms
• Required to attended mandatory training sessions, restaurant meetings and briefing
• Responsible for coordinating entire station and communicating with front- and back-of-the-house personnel to provide a dining experience that meets or exceeds guest expectations
• Processes guest orders to ensure that all items are prepared properly and on a timely basis
• Present, open, and pour wine when serving guests
• Observes diners to ensure that guests are satisfied with the food and service
• Responds to additional requests and determines when the meal has been completed
• Preparing totals bills and accepts payment or refers guests to cashier
• May assist bus person with stocking, removing, and resetting dishes and silverware between courses and cleaning and resetting tables
• Assumes all duties given by the Restaurant Manager

Requirements:

• Reputable college training is a plus
• Min. 5 years experience with a minimum of 2 years fine dining experience
• Basic wine knowledge
• Right work attitude
• Flexible
• Strong social skills Should be a team player and willing to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Bartender / Baristas / Bar Ladies

Bartender / Baristas / Bar Ladies 

As a bartender you are an important member of the team and you will report to the Restaurant, Assistant Restaurant and Head bartender. 

The bartender will have the most contact with the customer during their bar/lounge experience; therefore it is essential that the bartender is polite and courteous when welcoming guests and must always remember to thank guests when they leave. 

Any queries or question a customer may have, which the bartender cannot answer should be passed on to a supervisor. 

It is extremely important that the bartender works as a team member, provides polite and efficient service at all times, in order to maintain the exceptional standard of service and quality that is required. 
 

Responsibilities:

• Explains how various drink menu items are prepared
• Informs customers of daily specials, making recommendations upon request
• Serving & Clearing drinks, making sure that the correct glassware is used and  clean before use
• Assisting in inventory for the glassware, drinks and bar equipment and accessories
• Assisting customers in all their needs (ie. Making a special drink, calling a taxi..)
• Be responsible for your own work station and for your own uniforms
• Required to attended mandatory training sessions, restaurant meetings and briefing
• Responsible for coordinating entire station and communicating with front- and back-of-the-house personnel to provide an experience that meets or exceeds guest expectations
• Processes guest orders to ensure that all drinks are prepared properly and on a timely basis
• Flaring and/or interacting with the guests while mixing drinks
• Observes customers to ensure that guests are satisfied with the drinks and service
• Responds to additional requests and determines when the drink has been completed
• Preparing totals bills and accepts payment or refers guests to cashier
• Assumes all duties given by the Restaurant Manager & Head Bartender

Requirements:

• Min. 3 years experience in a reputable bar/lounge
• Basic wine knowledge
• Flaring is a plus
• Good mixed drinks knowledge
• Right work attitude
• Flexible
• Strong social skills Should be a team player and willing to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Floor Manager / Head Waiter / Waitress

Floor Manager / Head Waiter / Waitress

As a Floor Manager you are an important member of the team and you will report to the Supervisors. 

The Head Waiter will have the most contact with the customer during their dining experience; therefore it is essential that the Head Waiter is polite and courteous when welcoming guests into the dining room, during the service of the meal and must always remember tot hank guests when they leave. 

Any queries or question a customer may have, which the Head Waiter cannot answer should be passed on to a Supervisor. 

 

It is extremely important that the Head Waiter works as a team member, provides polite and efficient service at all times, in order to maintain the exceptional standard of service and quality that is required and coordinates the food service activities in the lounge.

Responsibilities:

• Explains how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods
• Informs customers of daily specials, making recommendations upon request
• Serving & Clearing dishes, making sure the crockery is clean & polished before use
• Assisting in inventory for crockery, cutlery, linens etc for the restaurant
• Assisting customers in all their needs (ie. calling a taxi)
• Be responsible for all work stations and for the uniforms
• Required to attended mandatory training sessions, restaurant meetings and briefing
• Responsible for coordinating entire stations and communicating with front- and back-of-the-house personnel to provide a dining experience that meets or exceeds guest expectations
• Processes guest orders to ensure that all items are prepared properly and on a timely basis
• Present, open, and pour wine when serving guests
• Observes diners to ensure that guests are satisfied with the food and service
• Responds to additional requests and determines when the meal has been completed
• Preparing totals bills and accepts payment or refers guests to cashier
• Assist bus person with stocking, removing, and resetting dishes and silverware between courses and cleaning and resetting tables
• The Head Waiter ensures that restaurant and lounge operate efficiently and profitably while maintaining their reputation and ethos
• Maintaining high standards of food, service, health and safety
• Investigates and resolves food quality and service complaints
• Coordinating the operation of the lounge during scheduled shifts
• Managing and motivating staff throughout their shift and provide them with feedback
• Carrying out inventory of the bar, cutlery, crockery, glassware, equipment at regular intervals to ensure minimal loses due to theft and breakage
• Ensures that the team demonstrate the highest standards of guest care and welcome in the bar/lounge
• Assumes all duties given by the Supervisors

Requirements:

• A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or similar from a reputable college or university
• Min. 5 years experience with a minimum of 2 years supervisory skills in fine dining establishment
• Management experience
• Basic wine knowledge
• Right work attitude
• Flexible
• Strong social skills Should be a team player and willing to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Saucier Chef

Ocean Basket is based at The Oval Westlands in Nairobi. We focus on bringing a new dimension to the Kenyan dining scene, since at our restaurant you'll find friendly people, a home-from-home feeling and great value for your hard-earned money.
 

The following position is open for Application with a reasonable starting salary and a safe working environment.
 

Position: Saucier Chef
 

General overview of Duties and Responsibilities: We are seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team. 

The successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure spices and marinades are made for the shift Rice, Lemon butter, Lemons, Mussel Sauce.
• Keep the fridge clean and stocked according to daily levels
• Cutting of lemons
• Ensure that all items in the fridge are covered.
• Assist where needed with the plating of dishes and the actual preparation of dishes.
• Check all products before sending it out
• Preparing correct portions using the right
• Confirm stock levels from Filleting and store rooms.
• Check food quality and product consistency
• Follow weekly and master cleaning schedules for grill line Follow all correct HACCP procedure

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
• 20-25 years of Age
• A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
• Exceptional communication skills and great customer service skills
• Excellent culinary expertise
• Superior food and beverage knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional ability to multi task.
• Can work under pressure
• A team player
• Immaculate personal grooming and presentation
• A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile

Kindly send your CV together with a cover letter and a passport size photo. 

All candidates must state in the heading the job title being applied for.

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to (jobs@oceanbasket.co.ke) stating their current and expected gross remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of 3 referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deli Hand Chef

Ocean Basket is based at The Oval Westlands in Nairobi. We focus on bringing a new dimension to the Kenyan dining scene, since at our restaurant you'll find friendly people, a home-from-home feeling and great value for your hard-earned money.

The following position is open for Application with a reasonable starting salary and a safe working environment.
 

Position: Deli Hand Chef
 

General overview of Duties and Responsibilities: We are seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.

The successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all items are dated on arrival
• Ensure clean serving spoons into the salads, sauces, feta and olives
• Check that there are sufficient side plates, bowls and cutlery
• Prepare all salads, deli starters and sauces
• Ensure that there is enough take away containers for the day
• Clean and sterilize all knives and cutting boards
• Follow weekly and master cleaning schedules for deli section
• Take salads out of cold room, remove plastic and check for freshness and quality.
• Ensure that your deli display looks appetizing and clean
• Ensure that you are wearing the correct uniform and that it is clean and neat
• Place salads in Deli fridge with a serving spoon
• Ensure enough cut feta according to specifications
• Check sauces: Tartar, Garlic, and Chili. Remove from containers, wash and dry and refill sauces.
• Check that there are no watermarks on side plates, bowls and cutlery and that there are sufficient.
• Tartar sauce – prep as needed.
• Check that there is enough take away containers for salads and sauces
• Ensure that Calamari salads are prepped for the day.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
• 20-25 years of Age
• A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
• Exceptional communication skills and great customer service skills
• Excellent culinary expertise
• Superior food and beverage knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional ability to multi task.
• Immaculate personal grooming and presentation
• A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
• Ability to work under pressure

Kindly send your CV together with a cover letter and a passport size photo. 

All candidates must state in the heading the job title being applied for.

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to (jobs@oceanbasket.co.ke)  stating their current and expected gross remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of 3 referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sushi Chef

Ocean Basket is based at The Oval Westlands in Nairobi. We focus on bringing a new dimension to the Kenyan dining scene, since at our restaurant you'll find friendly people, a home-from-home feeling and great value for your hard-earned money.
 

The following position is open for Application with a reasonable starting salary and a safe working environment.
 

Position: Sushi Chef
 

General overview of Duties and Responsibilities: We are seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team. 

The successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all items are dated on arrival
• Ensure that all perishables are stored according to OB standards
• Clean and filleting of Salmon and other fish for sushi purposes
• The preparation of prawns for sushi purposes
• The cutting and portioning of all garnish and ensuring sufficient garnish and seafood is prepared for the day/shift
• The counting and recording of stock pertaining to the sushi section
• Ensure that all containers are clean and sterilized
• Ensure that there is clean water and a clean, sterilized cloth at all times
• Ensure that the roller mat is in good condition and is covered with clean cling film daily
• Ensure that your knife is sharpened regularly and stored safely
• Ensure that your sushi display looks appetizing and clean
• Ensure that you are wearing the correct uniform and that it is clean and neat
• Check that there are sufficient side plates, bowls, soy sauce bottles and chopsticks
• Ensure that there is enough take away containers for the day
• Follow all correct HACCP procedures.
• Clean and sterilize all knives and cutting boards

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
• 20-25 years of Age
• A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
• Exceptional communication skills and great customer service skills
• Excellent culinary expertise
• Superior food and beverage knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional ability to multi task.
• Immaculate personal grooming and presentation
• A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality
• A team player

Kindly send your CV together with a cover letter and a passport size photo. 

All candidates must state in the heading the job title being applied for. 

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to (jobs@oceanbasket.co.ke)  stating their current and expected gross remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of 3 referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Waiting Staff

Ocean Basket is based at The Oval Westlands in Nairobi. We focus on bringing a new dimension to the Kenyan dining scene, since at our restaurant you'll find friendly people, a home-from-home feeling and great value for your hard-earned money.
 

The following position is open for Application with a reasonable starting salary and a safe working environment.
 

Position: Waiting Staff
 

General overview of Duties and Responsibilities: We are seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team. 

The successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare the restaurant for service.
• Greets guests at assigned tables and ensures that each guest has been explained to the available menu
• Takes order from the guest and puts through orders to Bar/Kitchen for preparation
• Collects orders when prepared and serves to guest
• Collects all dirty cutlery and crockery from the table once guests have completed their meal
• Offers desserts and coffee to guests
• Maintains a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance
• Ensure that all items received by the guest are charged for

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
• 20-25 years of Age
• A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
• Exceptional communication skills and great customer service skills
• Excellent culinary expertise
• Superior food and beverage knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional ability to multi task.
• Immaculate personal grooming and presentation
• A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
• A team player

Kindly send your CV together with a cover letter and a passport size photo. 

All candidates must state in the heading the job title being applied for.

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to (jobs@oceanbasket.co.ke) stating their current and expected gross remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of 3 referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Runner

Ocean Basket is based at The Oval Westlands in Nairobi. We focus on bringing a new dimension to the Kenyan dining scene, since at our restaurant you'll find friendly people, a home-from-home feeling and great value for your hard-earned money.
 

The following position is open for Application with a reasonable starting salary and a safe working environment.
 

Position: Runner
 

General overview of Duties and Responsibilities: We are seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team. 

The successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all the cutlery and crockery are clean
• Ensure all the cutlery are in their respective stations to enhance efficiency in the restaurants
• Wipe the restaurant areas
• Light candles for guests tables
• Prepare an inventory of all the cutlery and crockery

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
• 20-25 years of Age
• A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
• Exceptional communication skills and great customer service skills
• Excellent culinary expertise
• Superior food and beverage knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional ability to multi task.
• Immaculate personal grooming and presentation
• A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
• Ability to work under pressure

Kindly send your CV together with a cover letter and a passport size photo. 

All candidates must state in the heading the job title being applied for.

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to (jobs@oceanbasket.co.ke)  stating their current and expected gross remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of 3 referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Bartender

Ocean Basket is based at The Oval Westlands in Nairobi. We focus on bringing a new dimension to the Kenyan dining scene, since at our restaurant you'll find friendly people, a home-from-home feeling and great value for your hard-earned money.
 

The following position is open for Application with a reasonable starting salary and a safe working environment.
 

Position: Bartender
 

General overview of Duties and Responsibilities: We are seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team. 

The successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare standard mixed drinks for cocktails and other drinks.
• Ensure all the glassware and utensils are cleaned after every use.
• Serve wine and beer.
• Collect payment from customers and operate a cash register.
• Serve food to customers seated at the bar.
• Check identification of customers to make sure they meet age requirements for purchase of alcohol and tobacco products.
• Determine when a customer has had too much alcohol.
• Clean up after customers and clean work area.
• Order and maintain liquor and bar supplies
• Keep bar stocked with necessary beverages, food items, paper supplies, utensils, ice, and other supplies at all times
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
• Mix and pour drinks according to prescribed recipes or portions, referring to recipe cards as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
• 20-25 years of Age
• A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
• Exceptional communication skills and great customer service skills
• Excellent culinary expertise
• Superior food and beverage knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional ability to multi task.
• Immaculate personal grooming and presentation
• A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
• Should be able to work under minimum supervision.
• Should be a team player
• Should be able to work under pressure

Kindly send your CV together with a cover letter and a passport size photo. 

All candidates must state in the heading the job title being applied for.

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to (jobs@oceanbasket.co.ke) stating their current and expected gross remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of 3 referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Fryer Chef

Ocean Basket is based at The Oval Westlands in Nairobi. We focus on bringing a new dimension to the Kenyan dining scene, since at our restaurant you'll find friendly people, a home-from-home feeling and great value for your hard-earned money.
 

The following position is open for Application with a reasonable starting salary and a safe working environment.
 

Position: Fryer Chef
 

General overview of Duties and Responsibilities: We are seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team. 

The successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Checking food quality and consistency always
• Ensure that enough batter mix, spices and dry mixes is prepared daily
• Ensure that oil is filtered and tested, ready for use
• Clean fryer daily according to instructions
• Ensure that back up oil is available to top up when needed
• Ensure that the working area is clean, that you have all the utensils needed and that your uniform is clean and neat
• Ensure that all oil management procedures are followed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
• 20-25 years of Age
• A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
• Exceptional communication skills and great customer service skills
• Excellent culinary expertise
• Superior food and beverage knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional ability to multi task.
• Immaculate personal grooming and presentation
• A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
• Should be a team player
• Should be able to withstand pressure
• Should be able to work under minimum supervision

Kindly send your CV together with a cover letter and a passport size photo. All candidates must state in the heading the job title being applied for.

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to (jobs@oceanbasket.co.ke) stating their current and expected gross remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of 3 referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Operations Manager

Duma Works is recruiting an Operations Manager for one of our client.

Our client is a new coffee house brand that has entered the Kenyan market with the objective of offering a friendly quick ‘grab n go’ service, serving a range of espresso based coffee drinks and a variety of teas as well as a range of popular coffee accompaniments / snacks. 

The coffee house will initially operate three outlets within Nairobi with plans for a further roll out.

The Job: The company is looking for an Operations Manager.

The operations manager will be accountable for the achievement of each stores target, planning, organizing and coordinating with the branch / store supervisors for efficient and profitable services of food and beverages. 

The Operations Manager has the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of the cafes, ensuring compliance with company standards as well as local health and safety regulations. 

Areas of operations include product delivery, customer relations, maintenance and repair, inventory management, team management, recruitment and retention of team members, financial accountability and ensuring the highest quality products and services are delivered to each customer.

Qualifications

• A diploma in hospitality management or equivalent is the minimum, preferably from institutions like Utalii College.
• Prior experience of at least 3 years in managing a restaurant at the level of branch/restaurant manager is a requirement.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Ability to work in a multi task environment.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Financial and analytical skills.
• Energetic, creative and outgoing.

Apply

Deadline for applications is on 28th January 2016

Applications to be sent by email to apply@dumaworks.com marking the subject as “2033”, Your Full name & Phone number e.g. 2033, Barack Obama, 07xxxxxxxxx.  

Please include

(1) cover letter describing your interest (please include your salary expectations / range)

(2) Your Resume (or CV) including references

Applications will be treated confidentially.  

If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.

* When applying to any job through Duma Works, you can expect that after you apply, you will receive a confirmation email, and then an SMS alert asking you to take a basic screening test over SMS. The SMS with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test, and if you ever have any issues with the process, please reach out to 0702093793.

Restaurant / Pub Manager

Vacancy: Restaurant / Pub Manager
 

An expanding bistro is looking for a manager who will streamline current management and spearhead the opening of a bar section.

Location: Sare, Awendo

Restaurant is expanding to serve executive alcoholic beverages.

Duties

• In-charge of the day to day running of the establishment.
• Ensuring all the statutory registration documents are up to date.
• Daily stock and output check on all food items, utensils, electricals etc
• Responsible ordering items
• Responsible for all movable assets
• Premium put on person who will reduce the running costs
• Basic accounting
• Constant review of all pricing
• Boosting morale of junior staff.

Required Qualification

• Certificate / diploma in hotel / restaurant / bar management.

Send Documents to: bamboobistrokenya@yahoo.com

Please include 3 references who will be contacted before you are shortlisted.

Head Cooks

Job Title: Head Cooks

Job Ref.: USK – 262582

Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Fresh, the Head Cook will perform skilled cooking duties and coordinate service to ensure high quality standards of food production and service to support the retail store’s revenue growth. 

Expertise in either of the following cuisines preferred; Swahili dishes, Chinese, Fast foods and other delicacies.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies and institute budgetary controls
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
• Instruct cooks in the preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items based on food, labor and overhead costs
• Prepare and cook foods of all types either on a regular basis or on order
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account factors like seasonal availability of ingredients and likely number of customers
• Check quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

Person Specification

• Diploma in Food and Beverage management or relevant qualifications in Hospitality
• Relevant qualification in hospitality related field
• At least 3 years relevant experience in food service and hospitality in a similar or related role
• Skilled in setting up stations/displays
• Committed to practice and checking of food safety
• Proven record of delivering outstanding customer service by preparing food items constantly and adhering to recipe standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced and noisy environment.
• High standard of personal cleanliness and hygiene
• Good communicator
• Reliable, punctual, clean and tidy
• Selling skills/ Service
• Ability to work effectively in a team

If you can clearly demonstrate your ability to deliver the role requirements, please submit your application and detailed CV indicating your current and expected remuneration, three (3) referees, two of which should be former supervisors/employers

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, send your application to jobsfresh254@gmail.com (Subject of the email should be the title of the POSITION APPLIED FOR + JOB REF)

If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.

Applications NOT MEETING minimum requirements will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Note: We do not charge any fees for receiving and reviewing applications or for interviews

Waiters / Waitresses

Urgently Required
 

Hemara (HAMS) Hotel situated along Kisumu - Kakamega Highway in Vihiga County is looking to recruit waiters /waitresses aged between 20-27 years. 

Applicants with relevant training and qualifications in the hospitality industry to apply on or before 19th January, 2016. 

A Cover letter and Resume to be sent to the following email address hamasilwa@yahoo.com and copied to sheilamasilwa@yahoo.com 

N/B: Passport photo and ID copy to be attached.