Safari Park Hotel Jobs in Kenya - Restaurant Manager, F&B Supervisors and Laundry Presser

Safari Park Hotel, a leading five star hotel situated in Nairobi and serving the top notch of the Hospitality sector seeks to employ suitable Kenyan Citizens with the right attributes to fill the positions below:

A. Restaurant Manager

Reporting to the F&B Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for;

* Planning, organising and co-ordinating the workforce and resources of the restaurant for the efficient and profitable service of food and beverages.
* Achievement of restaurant operational objectives, implementing productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; determining system improvements and implementing change in the respective outlets.
* Meeting restaurant financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditure; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
* Co-ordinating new menus in consultation with outlet chefs.
* Maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations and maintaining a comfortable and secure environment at the restaurant.
* Maintain ambience by controlling lighting, background music, linen service, glassware, dinnerware, and utensil quality and placement; monitoring food presentation and service.
* Work scheduling and training of Restaurant staff and section heads.

The position is challenging and calls for a dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking person with the following attributes;

* Aged 28 – 40 years
* Holder of an advanced certificate, diploma or degree in Hotel Management from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel training institution.
* At least five years experience in a similar position, preferably from a five star establishment.
* Must be computer literate.
* Preference will be given to applicants with the right local and International exposure.

B. F&B Supervisors

Reporting to the F&B Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for;

* Supervising and training of all service staff while maintaining outstanding guest relations.
* Assisting in controlling inventory of all restaurant and bar supplies.
* Ensure all delegated tasks are completed to performance standards.
* Checking cleaning standards of all restaurant and service areas.
* Ensuring food is served in correct proportions, properly garnished and at the correct temperatures.
* Ensure food quality and quantity in the buffet, restaurants, and banquets.
* Ensure compliance with all regulations regarding health and safety of guests and oversee compliance with departmental and company policies and procedures.
* Provide courteous service to all guests and be cordial to team members.

The position is challenging and calls for a dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking person with the following attributes;

* Aged 25 – 35 years
* Holder of a diploma in Hotel Management or F&B Service advanced certificate from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel training institution.
* Have at least two (2) years experience in a similar position, preferably from a five star establishment.
* Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and special events as needed.
* Must work well under pressure.
* Ability to work in an environment that demands exceptional performance.
* Be Computer literate.
* Team player and outgoing in character.

C. Laundry Presser

Reporting to the Executive Housekeeper through the Laundry Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for folding and pressing the clean laundry and pressing the flat work using special ironing machines.

The position calls for a dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking person with the following attributes;

* Aged 23 – 35 years
* Must have scored C- and above in O level examinations.
* Must have a two year course Certificate in Hotel and Institutional Housekeeping and Laundry from Kenya Utalii College or any other recognized institution with at least 2 years experience working in a five star Hotel
* Or Non Utalii Graduate with at least Five years experience as a presser in a Five Star Hotel or any reputable commercial Laundry and Dry cleaning Firm.
* Must have ability to work under pressure and for long and odd hours.

A Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates.

Applications accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials from applicants who meet the above qualifications and are up to the challenge should be sent to the address below to reach them by November 19, 2010.

Human Resources & Admin. Manager
P.O. Box 45038-00100
Nairobi

Or email careers@safariparkhotel.co.ke