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  • Chef De Cuisine (Italian) Chief Steward

    Role Objective:

    Reporting to the Director of Culinary, the Chef De Cuisine (Italian) will be responsible for the quality, consistency and production of the Italian restaurant kitchen. The ideal candidate should exhibit culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. 

    Job Summary:

    Provide direction for the day-to-day operations of the Italian restaurant kitchen
    Develop and create standard recipe cards with pictorials according to the hotel’s standards
    Establish and maintain professional and effective communication within Italian restaurant kitchen and the whole culinary department. 
    Ensure all Italian restaurant kitchen items are prepared and served according to the set standards 
    Adhere to food safety standards and ensure periodic self-audits are conducted in compliance with local laws and set standards
    Monitor all Italian restaurant kitchen costs and take corrective action, when necessary to manage expenses.
    Inspect daily, all fresh food received to ensure high quality is maintained.
    Inspect all food stores and refrigerated areas and suggest, where necessary, to correct storage methods to comply with health & safety regulations, to avoid spoilage and ensure regular turnover of food items 
    Develop training plans for the Italian restaurant kitchen associates and ensure knowledge transfer
    Ensuring the quality and standards at the outlet meet the expectations of the customer
    Take a professional self-interest to constantly maintain a high standard of food preparations, controlling cost and wastage, reduce any loss and breakage of operating equipment by enforcing preventive policies and procedures.
    Carry out full stock taking at the end of each month in collaboration with the Cost Control Department.

    Job Requirements:

    Degree/Diploma in culinary arts or a related major from an accredited training institution 
    Four years minimum experience in running an Italian themed restaurant kitchen
    Previous experience within a luxury 5-star establishment
    Experience in a similar role and proven track record may be considered in lieu of specialized education
    Strong people leadership skills
    Fluent speech skill; Knowledge of the English language is mandatory
    Food safety management system awareness
    Good training skills, with ability to appraise, manage people and prepare budgets
    Must be unflappable with the ability to handle multiple priorities and projects effectively and on a timely basis. He or she should be a source of ideas and be proactive when it comes to supporting and enhancing the brand

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

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  • Receptionist

    Receptionist

    Overall Purpose:

    The job holder will be responsible for greeting clients and visitors on arrival, and determine the reason for their visit. The ideal candidate should have a friendly demeanor, eager to assist customers, and have some experience in an administrative role.
    Duties & Responsibilities

    Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately.
    Notify relevant employees when visitors arrive.
    Keep an eye on security and telecommunications systems.
    Answer visitors’ questions, calls, and emails, and provide them with the relevant information.
    Maintain visitor, employee, and department directories and logs.
    Follow security procedures, such as monitoring the logbook and issuing visitor badges.
    Organize the reception area while complying with office procedures, rules, and regulations.
    Keep a record of office supply inventory and expenses.
    Sign for deliveries and ensure all mail and packages are distributed accordingly.
    Perform any other duties as assigned.

    Qualification

    A minimum of certificate/diploma/degree in Front Office Management or its equivalent from a reputable institution.
    Proven experience of at least 2 years in a similar role.
    Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    Must have basic administrative skills.
    Proficient with Microsoft Office, i.e, Word, Excel etc.
    Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
    Strong attention to detail.

    Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their CVs only stating the position applied for (Receptionist – Nairobi) as the subject to urhome1.hr@outlook.com by Monday 18th November, 2024.
     

    Apply via :

    urhome1.hr@outlook.com

  • Chef De Cuisine (Italian)

    Role Objective:

    Reporting to the Director of Culinary, the Chef De Cuisine (Italian) will be responsible for the quality, consistency and production of the Italian restaurant kitchen. The ideal candidate should exhibit culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. 

    Job Summary:

    Provide direction for the day-to-day operations of the Italian restaurant kitchen
    Develop and create standard recipe cards with pictorials according to the hotel’s standards
    Establish and maintain professional and effective communication within Italian restaurant kitchen and the whole culinary department. 
    Ensure all Italian restaurant kitchen items are prepared and served according to the set standards 
    Adhere to food safety standards and ensure periodic self-audits are conducted in compliance with local laws and set standards
    Monitor all Italian restaurant kitchen costs and take corrective action, when necessary to manage expenses.
    Inspect daily, all fresh food received to ensure high quality is maintained.
    Inspect all food stores and refrigerated areas and suggest, where necessary, to correct storage methods to comply with health & safety regulations, to avoid spoilage and ensure regular turnover of food items 
    Develop training plans for the Italian restaurant kitchen associates and ensure knowledge transfer
    Ensuring the quality and standards at the outlet meet the expectations of the customer
    Take a professional self-interest to constantly maintain a high standard of food preparations, controlling cost and wastage, reduce any loss and breakage of operating equipment by enforcing preventive policies and procedures.
    Carry out full stock taking at the end of each month in collaboration with the Cost Control Department.

    Job Requirements:

    Degree/Diploma in culinary arts or a related major from an accredited training institution 
    Four years minimum experience in running an Italian themed restaurant kitchen
    Previous experience within a luxury 5-star establishment
    Experience in a similar role and proven track record may be considered in lieu of specialized education
    Strong people leadership skills
    Fluent speech skill; Knowledge of the English language is mandatory
    Food safety management system awareness
    Good training skills, with ability to appraise, manage people and prepare budgets
    Must be unflappable with the ability to handle multiple priorities and projects effectively and on a timely basis. He or she should be a source of ideas and be proactive when it comes to supporting and enhancing the brand

    Apply via :

    careers.marriott.com

  • Associate – Aftersales Product Engineer

    About the Role

    The role requires the individual to have knowledge and experience with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex technical issues and to always ensure that all aftersale issues brought to your attention are resolved in a timely manner. The role requires you to be at the forefront of ensuring SunCulture products serve the client at the optimum and in case of an aftersale ensure the best solutions are provided to the customer within the shortest time possible. The engineer will work closely with the Testing and Repairs team and other departments to ensure customer satisfaction, product quality, and continuous improvement.

    Key Responsibilities

    Diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues related to Sunculture’s products and provide solutions to customers.
    Coordinate with other departments, including R&D, to identify and resolve product defects and quality issues
    Develop and maintain technical knowledge of Sunculture’s products.
    Provide training to other Company stakeholders on product usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
    Ensure diagnosis and repair of all products and their accessories that have been assigned to you.
    Evaluate all products assigned to confirm that they are within warranty and if not seek clarity from your manager on the next steps
    Update the ticketing system with the correct status of Customer returns and the Aftersale issues
    Identify solutions to resolve technical aftersale issues and escalate complex product issues
    Complete quality assurance after repairs to ensure the product is 100% functional after repairs
    Documenting all corrective actions taken for each aftersale issue reported and ensuring all repairs done are collected and transported back to the customer.
    Ensure all the set standards operation procedures are adhered to for all product repairs
    Generate monthly product aftersale reports on failure trends

    Team Management

    Collaborate closely with all team members to resolve all technical issues
    Provide training to stakeholders as and when needed.
    Manage and resolve all aftersale issues within Same day TAT.

    Risk Management

    Be proactive in identifying all product risks based on the aftersale issues reported daily.
    Communicate and mitigate any risk factors that are encountered with the team while at work

    Qualifications

    Minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical support role or similar position
    Knowledge of Water Pumps is a plus
    Diploma/Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical/Mechatronic engineering, product design, or other relevant fields.
    Knowledge of product testing and quality assurance processes
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    Comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-evolving environment, and able to plan, be organized, and meet deadlines
    Hands-on, detail-oriented with strong execution skills
    Good communication skills and should ensure information communicated is clear and timely
    Independent thinker able to thrive and make decisions in a fast-paced dynamic environment with little direction
    Organized and an expert in time management
    High integrity values with discretion in using budgetary allocation for the department
    A proven ability to work with minimal supervision
    Proactive, collaborative, organized, and curious problem solver with a “can-do” attitude

    Apply via :

    sunculture.freshteam.com

  • Assistant Executive Housekeeper Senior Restaurant Supervisor/ Assistant Restaurant Manager Sous Chef

    Assistant Executive Housekeeper Senior Restaurant Supervisor/ Assistant Restaurant Manager Sous Chef

    Job Responsibilities:

    Supervise Housekeeping Staff
    Maintain the hotel’s Cleanliness Standards
    Ensure Guest Satisfaction
    Monitor and manage housekeeping Inventory
    Collaboration and coordination with Other Departments
    Training & Development of new and regular staff
    Ensure Health & Safety Compliance
    Administrative Tasks
    Support Executive Housekeeper in day-to-day management of the housekeeping department

    Key Skills and Qualities:

    Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Attention to detail
    Time management and organizational skills
    Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
    Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
    Knowledge of cleaning standards, equipment, and supplies
    Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
    Knowledge of health and safety regulations in hospitality

    Experience and Education:

    This position requires a diploma or degree in hospitality management
    Previous supervisory experience or a management role within a hotel housekeeping department is preferred.

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    Email your CV and cover letter to careers@prideinnparadise.com by Monday 18th November 2024.
     

    Apply via :

    careers@prideinnparadise.com

  • Technical Pre Sales

    Technical Pre Sales

    Job Summary

    The Overall responsibility for this position will be providing solutions to new & existing corporate customers. The Technical Pre-Sales will be responsible for supporting the successful achievement of Business Development function targets by analyzing technical needs and providing the team with the ability to deliver solutions based on the exact customer requirements.

    Reporting Line

    This position reports directly to the Business Development Manager

    Key Responsibilities

    Responsible for actively driving and managing the before sales process to be able to articulate the company’s technology and product portfolio, positioning to both business and technical users.
    Understand, translate, and map customer’s business requirements to the product offerings and assist the customer to weigh the benefits.
    Primarily engaged in bid process to provide technical assistance and guidance during the bid or selling process by identifying customers’ technical and business requirements, prior to designing a solution.
    Consulting with technical personnel about company’s capabilities, and supporting business development teams on proposal activities.
    Assist in developing / responding to the technical requirements of RFP/RFQ/EOIs.
    Handling technical bid/proposal preparation and pre-sale demos
    Attend meetings with potential Customers to determine technical and business requirements and ensuring that all necessary information is collected prior to producing a solution
    Provide technical solutions documentation in a professional manner and within agreed timeframes
    Create and confidently deliver technical presentations (demos)
    Work with support manager and Business developers to obtain feedback on issues with current products and provide input around new products
    Support the business developers with the required product information, and proposal building.
    Liaise with the implementation / project teams, articulating customer requirement, to ensure competitive and feasible response.
    Work closely with Business Development team, system developers and Implementation team to ensure compliance of customer’s requirements
    Ensure smooth transition to project team of the business and functional requirements agreed with customer
    Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time, including outside working hours, location, and environment.

    Key competencies

    Academic and professional Qualifications

    A bachelor’s degree in business information technology, Computer Science, or IT related field preferred.
    A Diploma in Professional Marketing and Membership of the Chartered Institute of Marketing is an added advantage.

    Essential Skills

    Strong presentation, communication (written & oral), organisation, and time management skills.
    Able to show and discuss a range of previous customer solution designs.
    Ability to develop effective working relationships internally at a variety of levels and work closely with business development team.
    Organized and analytical, able to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.
    Ability to cope under pressure and prioritize work accordingly.
    A high level of work independence is necessary while being able to be supportive and provide direction based on company initiative.
    Good research skills and quest for learning
    Great team player, decisive, strategic thinker, deadline & result-driven, highly organized with excellent documentation skills.
    Willingness to work outside of normal business hours to meet tight deadlines.
    Critical knowledge areas: follow-through, business strategy and customer retention skills.
    Ability to understand and apply market intelligence to sales strategy.
    Prospecting & persuasive skills
    Client & territory relationship management ability.
    Ability to protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

    If your competence meets the above requirements and you are a self-driven, proactive and results oriented person, please send your CV and relevant academic certificates to HR through career@dynasoft.co.ke   Deadline for receiving applications is 29th November 2024

    Apply via :

    career@dynasoft.co.ke

  • Brand Associate (Nutrition)-5 Positions

    Brand Associate (Nutrition)-5 Positions

    Our client, in the FMCG Industry seeks to recruit a Brand Associate (Nutrition), who will be responsible for promoting and supporting the use of their brands among customers. This position focuses on outreach to partner hospitals, training mothers, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and support. The Brand Associate (Nutrition) is essential in enhancing the overall customer experience and achieving sales goals.

    Reporting to: City Team Leader

    Key Responsibilities:

    Brand Promotion: Consistently increase the usage of our brands through targeted outreach and educational initiatives.
    Product Samples: Distribute promotional samples and provide comprehensive product information to enhance brand awareness.
    Customer Interaction: Conduct visits to new mothers at home to provide promotional samples and educate them about our brands, highlighting product benefits and hygiene practices.
    Hospital Engagement: Enlist hospitals in the program and train maternity departments on best practices, reinforcing our brand’s commitment to quality and care.
    Hygiene: Provide mothers with tips on newborn hygiene and how our infant products support their baby’s well-being.
    Customer Support: Address and manage customer complaints effectively, ensuring satisfaction and maintaining a positive brand image.
    Recording: Ensure daily mother visit forms are complete and accurately recorded to track brand engagement.
    Visit Reports: Prepare and review visit reports, providing feedback to the team for continuous brand improvement.
    Tracking: Maintain records of hospital visits and mothers enlisted in the program, supporting brand outreach efforts.
    Policy Compliance: Protect all business trade secrets and intellectual property, adhering to company policies, rules, and laws in all branding activities.
    Team Collaboration: Assist the team in resolving customer complaints and contribute to overall team efforts in supporting the brand.
    Perform other duties as assigned. 

    Qualifications:

    Diploma in Nutrition, Nursing, Public Health or a related field. Bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage.
    Proven experience in brand promotion, customer service, or a similar role.
    Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
    Proficiency in preparing reports and documentation.
    Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

    ** FEMALE CANDIDATES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*

    Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their application letter, Expected salary and detailed CVs with a day– time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com with Brand Associate-Nutrition on the Subject line. 

    Apply via :

    jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com

  • Loan Officer

    Loan Officer

    A Loan Officer will be responsible for evaluating, approving, and managing loans to individuals and small businesses, often in low-income or underserved communities. The role entails direct client interaction, financial analysis, and field visits to ensure responsible lending and timely repayment.

    Responsibilities:

    Complete group formation in a new area within a maximum of 6/7 months after joining.
    Remain responsible for overall activities of 15 – 20 groups, where each group consists of 15-30 members and the total number of borrowers is 400-450 and/or may be set by management.
    Oversee 3/4 groups per day five days of the week except Saturday and Sunday and collect weekly savings and installments as per determined rates/rules.
    Take the initiative immediately for collection of the installment whenever a member expresses his/her inability to repay the credit installment due to any special reason, may be through staying at the borrower’s house until recovery or arbitration. Inform the BM instantly about the default.
    Prepare the half-yearly plan in advance for disbursing credit to the organized groups and submit it to the BM.
    Process loan disbursement following the set rules and remain responsible in case of any irregularities.
    Ensure proper utilization of credit by client after loan disbursement.
    Maintain credit accounts-related forms/registers correctly on a daily basis. Avoid alterations/corrections or use of white ink on the accounts-related documents.
    Deposit the money collected from the groups as credit installment, and service fees to the branch accounts without any delay. Keeping cash in hand is a punishable offence.
    Fill up the loan application form, daily realizable and realized information sheet.
    Give necessary entries to AMBS on daily basis.
    Take necessary motivational initiative and conduct activities for keeping up high moral of the clients towards organization.
    Discharge special responsibilities assigned by the supervisor for the interest of the organization.

    Qualifications:

    A relevant diploma or university degree.
    Prior experience in a lending environment.
    Able to meet set targets within the time frame.
    Very strong attention to details and good follow through.
    Unrelenting perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills.
    Excellent verbal and written communication.

    Apply via :

    forms.office.com

  • Business Development Officer

    Business Development Officer

    Requisite document

    Degree/diploma in business related fields 
    Mean grade of C+ with C+ in mathematics
    Recommendation from previous employers.
    Motorbike riding skills is an added advantage.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@jiranismart.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@jiranismart.co.ke