Pastry Chef Job in Kenya

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to fill a Pastry Chef vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily Pastry operations at our Hotel.
• Maintain and enhance our pastry products through creative development and presentation.
• Support/Coach/Lead & motivate pastry kitchen colleagues
• Ensure proper weekly & annual vacation scheduling of all pastry kitchen colleagues while maintaining the Hotels quality standards
• Promote Health and Safety at all times
• Ensure all grooming, spot check and temperature control sheets are filled as required
• Maintain proper distribution & adjustments to culinary BEOs
• Liaison daily with Outlet Chefs to keep open lines of communication & guest feedback
• Menu development for outlets/ banquets/ IRD
• Actively recruit talent to broaden our hotel skill set
• Meet with clients to discuss desserts, cake orders, etc. when needed.
• Performs any other reasonable duties as required by the Executive Chef

Requirements

• 2-3 years experience in similar position
• 5 star luxury hotel background
• High volume banqueting experience
• Knowledge of sugar, chocolate work and wedding cake preparations
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Sanitation and hygiene certified
• Creative & innovative

Salary is negotiable

To apply 

Please send your curriculum vitae to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke before Monday 10th April 2013 indicating the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Market Research & Sales Specialist Job in Kenya

An International company based in Kenya has a vacancy for a Sales & Marketing Specialist in the medical department.

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Collecting Market information and reporting this to management
• Development of Medical and Scientific Business within the existing Product lines which ranges from Equipment to consumables.
• Introduction of new product lines to the existing product portfolio
• Meeting Set Sales and  market penetration targets

The suitable candidate will have the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent qualification from a recognised university or training institution.
• Proven computer application skills.
• At least three years experience in a similar position in a reputable company/organisation.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Motivated and a team player with high integrity
• Valid and clean driver’s license with at least five years driving experience.
• Willingness to travel widely within the country.

Qualified candidates will be employed on a permanent basis. 

Interested candidates should forward applications with current CVs and Telephone contacts together with names of two referees, to email: cvs@careerdirections.co.ke  by 10th April 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Private Non-Profit International University Manager (Academic Administration) Job in Kenya

Position: Manager (Academic Administration)

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a private non- profit international University with 13 teaching sites in 8 Countries seek to fill in a position of Academic Manager.

This is a non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender or national origin. It offers academic programmes in nursing, medicine and education for and in countries in East Africa.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
 

Reporting to the Provost, the Manager Academic Administration will support the Provost in the development of academic strategy and implementation plans. 

S/he will also manage annual budgets, monitor academic performance and participate in reviews including special projects. 

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development of the University’s  overall academic strategy, especially shaping and guiding the work of ad hoc task forces or working groups set up to further the Academic Strategy design and implementation, including setting up and facilitating discussions; articulating and synthesizing concepts, ideas, and generating feedback and responses for further consideration
• Designing a portfolio of projects in close consultation with the Provost that support the development and implementation of the Academic Plan, measure its quality and outcomes and/or fine-tune its direction
• Undertaking key Projects as required or oversee and monitor the successful delivery of agreed projects undertaken by others
• Establishing program office functions to manage large projects and/or institute structured Project management methods to ensure that projects are successfully delivered on time and within budget 
• Undertaking feasibility studies, option appraisals and project evaluations as required
• Overseeing the development of annual budget and activity plans from respective academic entities, and for the Provost’s office, which support the delivery of the academic strategy and its implementation plans
• Working with the Provost and the Deans, strengthen the process and measures for quarterly and annual monitoring and review of departments performance against their annual plan goals and deliverables within the academic strategy.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree from a recognized university
• At least 5 years in Management preferably within an academic setting or developmental sector
• Must be a strategic thinker
• Excellent interpersonal, team-working skills and project management skills
• S/he should be flexible, creative and have the ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.

To apply 

Please send your curriculum vitae to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke before Monday 8th April 2013 indicating the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

F&B Services Manager Job in Kenya

Position: F&B Services Manager

Department: F&B

Reports to: Director of Operations

Scope of Position:
 

To plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of all the F&B outlets and ensure that there is adherence agreed budgetary limits and parameters of the law, particularly liquor law.
 

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the prompt and efficient service of all meals, snacks, functions and beverages to the required standards.
• To ensure that profit margins are maintained, agreed costs are not exceeded through effective control systems, including issuing against dockets, sales analysis, menu costings and cash checks.
• To ensure that restaurants and cloakrooms are clean and well maintained, that table appointments, including flower arrangements are impeccable.
• ensure that waiters are always correctly and smartly dressed, that they offer professional and courteous service to their customers.
• To ensure that barmen are well trained, correctly and smartly dressed and serve their customers in a professional and friendly manner.
• To ensure that room service orders are executed promptly and that they comply with the required standards.
• To ensure that room service colleagues are correctly and smartly dressed and serve their customers in a professional and friendly manner.
• To ensure that consumable and non-consumable goods are ordered, correctly stored and issued to the various F&B sections.
• To ensure that staffing levels are correct and to agreed standards and are not exceeded without prior consultation.
• To ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained in all areas.
• To attend timeously to customer complaints.
• To hold regular performance appraisals with all management colleagues, identifying areas for Ensure all grooming, spot check and temperature control sheets are filled as required
• Identify development and training needs among F&B colleagues and ensuring that this training is effected.
• To ensure that regular stock takes are conducted.
• To prepare and submit on the required format all information necessary for budgeting purposes, timeously and accurately.
• To ensure that an effective table reservation system is in operation.
• To circulate throughout all restaurants, bars and banqueting departments, maintaining a high profile with customers and colleagues.
• To be fully aware of trends in the industry and make suggestions for improvement of the catering operation.
• To carry out or ensure that regular On-the-Job Training is taking place to agreed standards.
• Performs any other reasonable duties as required by the department head.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in business management or tourism related field would be an asset
• 2 years of culinary experience in a 5 star luxury hotel environment
• Strong supervisory and communication skills
• Food Hygiene and Safety trained
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Leadership skills 
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Inventory management 
• Conflict resolution
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
• Good organizational skills
• Enthusiastic and with outgoing personality who is very guest driven

To apply 

Please send your curriculum vitae to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke before Monday 8th April 2013 indicating the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.