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  • HR Officer

    HR Officer

    Unit: Tamarind Mombasa
    Deadline: 26/02/2018
    Starting date: Immediate.
    Responsibilities

    HR Administration: Oversee day to day HR administration e.g. leave, absence, records management, exits, preparation of employee letters, medical etc.
    Recruitment & Selection: Support managers in recruitment – developing job and person specification, preparing job adverts, shortlisting, interviewing, selecting candidates and induction
    Performance Management: Support managers in implementing a performance management system through monitoring employee performance and ensuring that all employees have a BSC and that performance appraisals are done on time and to the expected standards.
    Staff welfare: Work closely with management to implement disciplinary procedures, assist employees with work matters in order to improve work relationships.
    Payroll updates: Ensure accuracy and timeliness reporting of payroll data for all staff to the payroll coordinator in order to result to efficient payment of services.
    Reports: Prepare weekly management reports on progress, update HR trackers and suggest areas of improvement as appropriate.

    Requirements

    Business or other relevant Degree.
    A higher diploma in Human Resources Management.
    Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
    Knowledge of employment and Labour Laws
    Strong problem solving, organization and interpersonal skills
    High integrity and maintaining confidentiality

  • Hostess

    Hostess

    Starting date: Immediate.
    Responsibilities:

    Answer incoming calls to the restaurant and provide appropriate service
    Greet incoming guests warmly with a genuine smile and eye contact
    Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server’s name
    Cleans, organizes and stocks menus at host area
    Answers phone and answers questions concerning the menu and restaurant.
    Interacts with guests in and as they leave the restaurant to ensure positive dining experience
    Maintains a database of contacts for frequent guests

    Required skills and Competencies:

    Diploma in Hospitality management or any related course
    Prior experience as a Hostess in a busy restaurant
    Ability to multitask and attention to detail
    Superior customer service and people skills
    Knowledge of restaurant business operations
    Cross cultural sensitivity
    Teamwork / co-operation

  • HR Internships

    HR Internships

    We invite you to be part of our team by submitting your application to the following role based at Nairobi and Mombasa.
    Responsibilities

    Assist in maintaining the HR filing systems and staff files in an orderly manner.
    Support in recruitment and selection processes including advert preparation and posting, sorting applications, preparing interview materials, interview schedules, contact candidates for interviews and help set up for interviews.
    Assist in conducting background and reference checks.
    Support in updating the routine HR tracking reports.
    Support in coordinating staff engagement and welfare activities.
    Any other duty assigned from time to time.

    Requirements

    Higher diploma is an added advantage in Human Resources
    At least 6 months prior experience
    Demonstrates reliability, flexibility and creativity
    Able to work under pressure
    Good presentation skills

  • Accounts Graduate Trainee Program

    Accounts Graduate Trainee Program

    Starting date: Immediate.
    Responsibilities

    Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
    Charges  expenses  to  accounts  and  cost  centers  by  analyzing  invoice/expense  reports; recording entries of direct invoices.
    Paying suppliers; Verify approval on all invoices, scheduling and preparing checks.
    Resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.
    Ensure credit is received for outstanding memos
    Issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
    Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
    Verifies supplier accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
    Maintains historical records by filing documents.
    Disburses  petty  cash  by  recording  entry and verifying  documentation
    Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor of commerce degree or its equivalent from a recognized university and or CPA 1 or 2
    Entry level position 0-1 year experience
    Strong analytical skills and attention to details.
    Knowledge of the ERP system
    Excellent computer skills
    High degree of integrity and dependability

  • Assistant Manager

    Assistant Manager

    Job Responsibilities

    Operations: Co-ordinate the operations of various sections of Tamarind/Tamambo Karen Blixen and ensure all areas are well maintained.
    Supervisory roles: Ensure all staff maintain high level of discipline, are well groomed and always in full uniform. Also ensure service of food and beverage is professional, personalized and in line with Tamarind Group’s SOPs
    Appraisals: Conduct regular appraisals of Tamarind/Tamambo Karen Blixen staff
    Spot Checks: Conducts frequent spot checks of the bar and kitchen stocks and supervise the monthly stock take
    Events coordination: Organize special events and oversee running of night shows at Tamarind/Tamambo Karen Blixen
    Recipes: Maintains an up to date kitchen recipe file and constantly see to menu to menu engineering and give recommendations.
    Cost control: Ensure the food and beverage cost is maintained as per the budget by checking the daily catering reports and taking appropriate action whenever necessary.
    Any other duty assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications

    Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management from Utalii College or any other reputable institution.
    Prior experience in the hospitality industry is required.
    7 years management experience from reputable hotels or restaurants.
    Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
    Must have effective problem solving/decision making abilities.
    Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
    Skilled in creating analyzing and understanding reports/budgets.
    Personality: Outgoing, bubbly personality, naturally a people’s person

  • Manager in Development Program Graduate Management Trainee Program Human Resource Officer

    Manager in Development Program Graduate Management Trainee Program Human Resource Officer

    Are you full of energy, passion and drive?
    Are you a recent graduate?
    Have you ever thought about a career in hospitality?
    Do you think you have what it takes to be a good manager?

    If you answered yes to these questions, we are looking for you!
    Due to rapid growth in both accommodation and new exciting restaurant brands the tamarind group is looking for fresh college graduates to join our Manager in Development Program.
    The program is targeted at recent graduates and purposes to expose them to an experience that will help set the foundation for their future in the hospitality industry at a management level.
     
    The program is designed for 12 months and combines practical experience with professional development.
    In addition to our four current locations, namely Carnivore, Tamarind Mombasa, Tamarind Village, Tamambo Karen Blixen and the roast by carnivore, the tamarind management group will in the next two years open and operate hotels, serviced residences and restaurants.  
    What do we offer you?

    When working at tamarind, you will have ample opportunities for growth and career development.
    We encourage creativity and highly value continuous learning.
    This challenging position offers you a chance to be part of our exceptional team in which you will be rewarded for performance.

     

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  • Assistant Manager Receptionist House Keeping Assistant

    Assistant Manager Receptionist House Keeping Assistant

    Responsibilities for the Assistant Manager Job
    Supervisory Responsibilities
    Ensure food is prepared by using high quality fresh produce.
    Ensure recipes are maintained
    Ensure all equipment is well maintained and rationally utilized.
    Maintain the expected hygiene standards ill all aspects.
    Ensure the food and beverage cost is maintained as per the budget by checking the daily catering reports and taking appropriate action whenever necessary.
    The food orders are processed as per the revenue control policies.
    Ensure food is stored properly.
    Maintain highest possible standard of bar service.
    Ensure all staff maintain high level of discipline, are well groomed and always in full uniform
    Oversee staff training
     Specific Duties
    Create and cost new dishes, cocktails and daily specials in conjunction with the Chef’s and bar men and daily specials in conjunction with the unit chef and
    Maintains an up to date kitchen recipe file and constantly see to menu to menu engineering and give recommendations.
    Analyze the profitability of bar stock items (pareto analysis) and recommends corrective action to be taken
    Conduct regular appraisal of Simba Saloon staff.
    Co-ordinate the operations of various sections of Simba Saloon and ensure all areas are well maintained.
    Manage the inventory of all the service equipment, cutlery, crockery and glassware
    Appraise the quality of entertainment and make recommendations.
    Supervises and ensures that all patrons pay the entertainment charges whenever applicable
    Organize special events and oversee running of disco and late night shows at simba Saloon .
    Carries out spot checks on his bars stocks and supervises the monthly stock take in his areas of responsibility
    Follows and ensures that sundry debts authorized by himself are settled as soon possible
    Deals with correspondence related to Simba Saloon
    Any other duty assigned from time to time.
    Qualifications for the Assistant Manager Job
    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology or related field.
    5 years management experience in a management capacity required. Hospitality industry experience preferred
    Computer knowledge (Word, excel, Materials Control)
    Up to date with food and beverages trends and practices
    Knowledge of service in a fine dining environment
    Excellent communication and leadership skills.
    Excellent sales and customer service skills
    Passionate about food, beverage and customer service
    A trend watcher
    Have an eye for detail
    Ability to spot and resolve problems effectively
    Benefits
    When working at Tamarind, You will have ample opportunities for growth and career development. We encourage creativity and highly value continuous learning.This challenging position offers you a chance to be part of our exceptional team in which you will be rewarded for performance.
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  • Bartender

    Bartender

    Job Details
    The incumbent will be responsible creating and serving all beverage products to hotel guests/servers in accordance with TTH policies, procedures, and standards laid out by Management to ensure maximum internal and external customer satisfaction.
    Responsibilities:

    Perform all pre-opening and closing duties in accordance with the standards and as instructed F&B Manager
    Prepare requisition lists and collect the items from the stores
    Perform stock taking duties regularly.
    Prepare and serve orders to customers over the counter or at other sitting areas within the restaurant and particularly the dawa lounge.
    Demonstrate accurate knowledge of all menu items and be able to assist hotel guests accordingly by serving wines, cocktails beers, other drinks and bar bites.
    Ensure that the FIFO rule (first in first out) is fully respected and followed in order to avoid case of expired drinks on the fridges.
    Ensure all the glassware and utensils are cleaned after every use.

    Who are You?
    Required Skills and Competencies:

    Education Background in hospitality or related field
    At least 2 years of experience in specialty bar operations and beverage production
    Experience in making different bar cocktails and excellent wine and liquor knowledge
    Excellent communication skills
    Polite and confident with a great deal of patience
    Ability in multitasking and time-management
    Ability to work independently
    Good interpersonal skills.
    Be trained as a Fire Marshal and/ First Aider will be an added advantage

  • Shooter Girl

    Shooter Girl

    Responsibilities:

    Bringing alcoholic drinks to guests and make sure that guests are satisfied with those beverages
    Ensuring that customers’ needs are met and they have an excellent time
    Clean the server stations and keep an adequate supply of condiments at each one
    Enter sales in the bar’s POS system and give the guests their receipts
    Keep track of shots sold and money
    Ensure that the beverages have appropriate garnishes

    Who Are You?
    Required skills and Competencies:

    Should be young and energetic
    Form Four certificate or its equivalent
    At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified preferably as a Shooter Girl or a Waitress
    Good oral and written communication skills
    Should have excellent interpersonal skills
    Ability to work well with others
    Should be able to keep track of orders and requests mentally and multitask between stations
    Needs good physical coordination so that they can handle many drinks at a time
    Adaptable to different bar environments
    Knowledge of wines, beer, and cocktails

    Due to the high volume of applications received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • HR Assistant Porter

    HR Assistant Porter

    Job Responsibilities

    HR Administration: Oversee day to day HR administration e.g. leave, absence, records management, exits, preparation of employee letters, medical etc.
    Recruitment & Selection: Support managers in recruitment – developing job and person specification, preparing job adverts, shortlisting, interviewing, selecting candidates and induction
    Performance Management: Support managers in implementing a performance management system through monitoring employee performance and ensuring that all employees have a BSC and that performance appraisals are done on time and to the expected standards.
    Staff welfare: Work closely with management to implement disciplinary procedures, assist employees with work matters in order to improve work relationships.
    Payroll updates: Ensure accuracy and timeliness reporting of payroll data for all staff to the payroll coordinator in order to result to efficient payment of services.
    Reports: Prepare weekly management reports on progress, update HR trackers and suggest areas of improvement as appropriate.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor of Commerce; Human Resource Management; Business Administration; Bachelors of Arts Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university or its equivalent
    A higher diploma in Human Resources Management.
    Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
    Knowledge of employment and Labour Laws
    Strong problem solving, organization and interpersonal skills
    High integrity and maintaining confidentiality

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