A Kenyan Job Market

A Kenyan Jobs Market

Friday, 14 February 2014

Restaurant manager vacancy

Restaurant manager vacancy

Industry: Hospitality.
Location: Nairobi.
Our client a country's leading supplier and distributor of beverage products with a nationwide coverage seeks to recruit A restaurant Manager who will coordinate the entire operations of the restaurant.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities.
  • Taking responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant.
  • Analyzing and planning restaurant sales levels and profitability.
  • Organizing marketing activities, such as promotional events and discount schemes.
  • Preparing reports at the end of the shift/week, including staff control, food control and sales.
  • Creating and executing plans for department sales, profit and staff development.
  • Setting budgets and/or agreeing them with senior management.
  • Planning and coordinating menus.
  • Coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts.
  • Responding to customer complaints.
  • Ensuring that all employees adhere to the company's uniform standards.
  • Meeting and greeting customers and organizing table reservations.
  • Advising customers on menu and wine choice.
  • Recruiting, training and motivating staff.
  • Organizing and supervising the shifts of kitchen, waiting and cleaning staff.
  • Maintaining high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety.
  • Checking stock levels and ordering supplies.
  • Preparing cash drawers and providing petty cash as required.
  • Helping in any area of the restaurant when circumstances dictate.
Qualifications/ Experience.
  • Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management from Utalii College.
  • At least 5 years experience in the hospitality preferably at management level.
  • Age 35 years and above.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
  • Self initiative as well experience handling diverse teams.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to recruit@flexi-personnel.combefore Thursday, 27th February 2014. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line

Marketers vacancy

Marketers vacancy

Location: Nairobi
Industry: Education
Our client, a leading consultant that focuses in Corporate Performance Management is urgently looking for dynamic marketing ladies to market their training programme especially to government ministries and parastatals. The appropriate candidate should bring at least twenty (20) students per month.


Duties and Responsibilities
  • Keep Sales Records
  • Give Customer Feedback
  • Marketing and selling the company’s products to potential and existing clients.
  • Developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet the agreed company objective.
  • Identifying target markets and developing strategies to communicate with them.
  • Monitoring and analyzing market trends.
  • Building market position of the company by locating, developing, defining, negotiating and closing business relationships with clients
  • Overseeing delivery of 100% sales target through effective planning and maintaining of good customer relationships
  • Ensuring awareness with all competitors' data to ensure leading the market.
Skills and Qualifications
  • Have the will and mind to do the above.
  • Have a Degree/ Diploma in sales and Marketing.
  • Be trainable and not easily discouraged.
  • Be between 25-30yrs.
  • Experience in marketing an added advantage

To apply, send your cover letter and CV only with no other attachments to tessie@flexi-personnel.com before 27th February 2014. Clearly indicate the position applied for, your current salary and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line

Front Office Manager vacancy

Front Office Manager vacancy

Job Details
Our Kenyan client is a 5 Star Hotel within the East African region currently looking for a Front Office Manager.
The main responsibilities of the selected candidate will be to :
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the front office department which include, front desk, concierge, guest relations, executive club and PABX.
  • Ensure all staff are properly trained on all systems, standards and procedures to effectively carry out their job functions
  • Ensure guests receive prompt, professional attention and personal recognition
  • Ensure total guest satisfaction in accordance with Brand Standards
  • Regularly conduct routine inspections of the front office and public areas to ensure the appearance of such areas reflects highly on the hotel, brand and Company
  • Analyse guest satisfaction data and develop and implement plans to achieve established goals related to guest satisfaction scores, front desk activities, etc
  • Achieve budgeted revenues, control labour costs and expenses, and maximize profitability within all areas of the front office
  • Establish, implement, and maintain training and procedures for PABX to serve as a central communications point during emergency/crisis situations
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
  • Serve as “manager on duty” as required including weekends, nights and public holiday
Requirements
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management/Business Administration
  • Have a minimum of 3 years experience in Front Office/Guest Service management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must speak fluent English. Other languages will be considered an asset
  • Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Have a proven track record in managing, leading and developing a team
  • Demonstrate ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties
  • Possess excellent problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organisational and training skills
  • Be discrete and confidential
  • Be able to work in a dynamic environment
  • Be self-motivated, able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
  • Portray a professional image commensurate with the values of the Company
Package:Salary + Housing

If you feel you fit the above role,please send your CV online via

http://careers.n-soko.com/jobs/front-office-manager-nairobi-nairobi-area-62000902-d