Executive Chef vacancy

Executive Chef vacancy
Overview:
Oversee the Culinary operations at Fairmont Mara Safari Club, to ensure that the department is always striving to exceed our guests, owners and shareholders expectations. Ensure that the product is of highest possible quality with regards to preparations, presentations and menu selection. To effectively lead our culinary department, recruiting and developing a team of professionals who will continually strive to be the best.
Hotel Overview: The Fairmont Mara Safari Club has opened following an extensive renovation program. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, and on the edge of the world’s Seventh “New” Wonder of the World – the Masai Mara - Fairmont Mara Safari Club is the epitome of tented luxury. The main lodge at the center of camp hosts an indoor restaurant, bar and library with Internet access to keep the relatives up to date with safari adventures. A spacious outside deck overhangs the river and leads to a heated pool, complete with bar and private massage tents.
Summary of Responsibilities:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
  
• Meet daily with Culinary Management to communicate daily operational challenges & successes
  
• Promote a fun, professional and disciplined work environment
  
• Lead by example using Fairmont’s Mission, Vision & Values
  
• Support/Coach/Develop & Motivate kitchen colleagues & managers
  
• Chairs weekly Sous Chef meeting
  
• Communicate and ensure all kitchen colleagues & managers are aware of standards & expectations
  
• Strive to achieve monthly labor and food cost budget, minimize wastage/spoilage in all kitchen areas
  
• Conduct daily walk through of hotel kitchens and accompanying areas to ensure proper cleanliness and hygiene of all work stations
  
• Conduct meeting with food suppliers, review products, prices, quality, delivery, etc on regular basis
  

Qualifications:

• Previous experience is an asset Minimum 2 years experience as an Executive Chef in a 5 star luxury hotel environment
  
• Strong understanding of HACCP
  
• Accreditation from a recognized Culinary School
  
• Possess a strong working knowledge of International Cuisine
  
• Proven track record of cost control including food, equipments, labour and wastage to meet the food quality goals and the hotel’s financial goals.
  
• Enthusiastic with an outgoing personality who is very guest driven
  
• Demonstrate real passion for menu planning, developing employees and experimenting with new trends
  
• Experiences in organic farming and products an asset
  
• Must have at least one year of service in current role
  

Visa Requirements:Must be eligible to work in Kenya


APPLY TODAY: Whether you're launching your career or seeking meaningful employment, we invite you to visit www.fairmontcareers.com to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and the extraordinary opportunities that exist!


ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resort we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That's why you'll find exceptional work opportunities - throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific - as well as industry - leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award - winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!


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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Human Resources Manager vacancy

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Human Resources Manager vacancy

Overview
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, we offer our Colleagues and Leaders exciting career paths and engaging work environments in hotels of unrivalled presence. Showcase your interpersonal and team-building strengths as Human Resources Manager – and be an ambassador for the extraordinary career opportunities and service culture at your hotel.
Hotel Overview: With magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Resort's 120 luxuriously appointed hotel rooms, set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens, offer a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Originally the retreat of movie star and Club founder, William Holden, the Club's illustrious former members have included Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby

Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
  
• Lead and oversee the day to day operation of the Human Resources Department as well as play a critical role in assisting in the implementation of the human resources strategy
  
• Assist in assessing organizational needs, developing aligned human resource solutions and implement strategies in the areas of employee relations, compensation and benefits, recognition, administration and Colleague wellness
  
• Promote positive Colleague relations through an environment that encourages open communication, trust, mutual respect and fun
  
• Assist Departmental Leaders and Senior Managers with the development of specific action plans to address issues and concerns identified in colleague feedback
  
• Assist with and support staff events
  
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
  
• Follow all safety policies
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications:

• Previous human resources leadership experience required
  
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
  
• University degree in a related discipline preferred
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
  
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
  
• Highly responsible & reliable
  
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
  
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
  

Visa Requirements: Must be eligible to work in Kenya
APPLY TODAY: Whether you’re launching your career or seeking meaningful employment, we invite you to visit http://www.fairmontcareers.com/ to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts—and the extraordinary opportunities that exist!



ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That’s why you'll find exceptional work opportunities—throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific—as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!



Closing Date: 16.Aug.2014, 11:59:00 PM

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ICT MANAGER–CIC LIFE ASSURANCE LTD

ICT MANAGER–CIC LIFE ASSURANCE LTD

Job Purpose
To coordinate and manage ICT Systems and operations within CIC Life Assurance Limited.
Duties & Responsibility

1. To ensure availability of Life systems at all times and proper maintenance.
   
2. Implementation of fully integrated systems advising where integrations are desired while enforcing effective controls complete with audit trail.
   
3. Support product innovation by availing systems to be integrated to any other channel of marketing e.g. M-bima, SMS etc.
   
4. Ensure Life Assurance soft wares are licensed properly to safeguard Company interests by maintaining appropriate number of user licenses at all times.
   
5. Manage relationships with external system vendors as well as internal users of the system.
   
6. Ensure appropriate ICT staffing within CIC Life Assurance Ltd.
   
7. Collaborate with the top Management in CIC Life Assurance Ltd. to develop Corporate Strategies and ensure implementation of all relevant aspects.
   
8. Effectively enhance utilization of ICT to improve operational efficiency and service delivery to our customers.
   

Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Computer Sciences/Maths/Management Sciences.
Professional qualifications
Database Certification; OCP
ITIL Certification
OS Certification: Linux/UNIX/Microsoft certification.
Relevant work experience
3 Years’ experience in a similar position in the financial services sector.
Skills, Knowledge and competencies
Programming skills (PLSQN preferred) in any 4^th generation language
Excellent systems analytical skills.
Knowledge of current and emerging ICT trends.
Project management and implementation.
Good understanding of business processes and requirements.



If you have the aforementioned professional and academic qualifications and you are ready to execute the above mandate, kindly send your resume to the address below indicating on the subject of your email the job title.
For example: Ref: Application for ICT Manager – CIC Life Assurance Ltd.
To:
THE GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
CIC INSURANCE GROUP LTD
Strictly through Email: recruitment@cic.co.ke.




The application should reach us by close of business on 19th August, 2014. Please note only short listed candidate will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 21^st August, 2014 consider your application unsuccessful.