Hotel Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya - Boutique Hotel (Many Vacancies)

Job Title: Chef – Boutique Hotel

Industry: Hospitality
Location: Nairobi
Gross Salary: 50k-70k
Our client is fast becoming a lead in luxury living.
They currently operate luxury serviced apartments and soon will be opening a luxury boutique hotel.
They seek to hire a Chef who will be responsible for managing the kitchen, maintaining food standards and ensure consistency.
Responsibilities
·         Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
·         Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
·         Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
·         Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
·         Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
·         Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
·         Rectify arising problems or complaints
·         Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
·         Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
·         Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
·         Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services
·         Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
·         Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipments to staff
·         Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
·         Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
Qualifications
·         Diploma in food and Beverage production
·         At least 3 years experience in a high end catering establishment
·         Proven track record of cost control including food, equipment, labor and waste to meet the food quality goals and the hotel’s financial goals.
·         Demonstrate real passion for menu planning and leadership
·         Good knowledge in hygiene and sanitization regulations
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Chef-Boutique Hotel) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 16th March 2018.


Job Title: Waiter – Boutique Hotel
Industry: Hospitality
Location: Nairobi
Gross Salary: 23k
Our client is fast becoming a lead in luxury living.
They currently operate luxury serviced apartments and soon will be opening a luxury boutique hotel.
They seek to hire a waiter to contribute to overall guests’ satisfaction by ensuring that all the food and beverages ordered by guests are served correctly as per the laid down standard procedures.
Responsibilities
·         Ensure that the tasks allocated carried out satisfactorily
·         Attend to pre-service briefing organized by the supervisor before service starts
·         Receive guests to the station by sitting them, unfolding napkins, lighting candle and proceeding to take their order for drinks and then food
·         After successfully serving the guests, present the bill for payment in the prescribed manner
·         Obtain a feedback from the guests regarding the meal then pass any positive /negative feedback /comments to the supervisor
·         Do all closing duties as instructed by the supervisor before leaving for the day
·         Have all the waiters working tools i.e. Match box, cork screw, service cloths, captain order, pen and service tray
·         Ensure that the stations are kept orderly at all times and tables wiped and reset after every sitting.
·         Ensure the sits are returned to their correct positions after use.
Qualifications
·         Education Background in hospitality or related field preferable from Utalii College
·         At least 3 years of experience in a Hotel set-up
·         Excellent communication and numeric skills
·         Ability to keep a calm, mature, professional demeanor when needed
·         Proactive approach to problem-solving and ability to multitask
·         Excellent time management skills and ability to self-direct when necessary
·         High level of organization
·         Sense of urgency and high energy levels
·         Ability to work well within groups and appreciation of diversity
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Waiter-Boutique Hotel) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 16th March 2018.


Job Title: Operations Manager
Job Industry: Hospitality
Location: Nairobi
Gross Salary: 100k-150k
Our client is fast becoming a lead in luxury living.
They currently operate luxury serviced apartments and soon will be opening a luxury boutique hotel.
They seek to hire a highly professional and customer service oriented Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
·         Ensure the start-up of the hotel goes smoothly
·         Welcome guests into the hotel and give a tour of the hotel
·         Ensure the premises are in operative condition as per category of the unit to receive & serve the guests.
·         Manage on-going profitability of the hotel, ensuring revenue and guest satisfaction targets are met and exceeded.
·         Deliver hotel budget goals and set other short and long term strategic goals for the property.

·         Develop improvement actions and carry out costs savings
·         Recruit, train and monitor staff performance
·         Corporate client handling and take part in new client acquisition along with the sales team whenever required.
·         Deal with Suppliers / Vendors for quality products and provide performance assessment of vendors
·         Inspect all departments with their respective Manager’s for cleanliness, ambience, service readiness, staff grooming & hospitality culture.
·         Randomly inspecting the stores (F & B / Kitchen) to check the stock in hand (quality, par stock levels, expiry etc) with the F & B Manager & Chef.
·         Responsible for legalization, Occupational Health & Safety Act, fire regulations and other legal requirements.
·         Support and work with all Head of Departments in all aspects of running the hotel
·         Planning work schedules for individuals and teams
·         Conduct regular operations team meeting with staff to discuss routine operational matters, sales targets and customers’ feedback.
Qualifications
·         A university Degree in Hotel management or related field
·         A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role
·         Experience in opening, managing or re-positioning a hotel with clear track record will be preferred
·         Must have experience in hospitality
·         Must have experience in overseeing budgets and resources
·         Must have experience in selecting and managing industry vendors
·         Strong leadership skills and ability to manage teams
·         A go getter and self-starter.
How to Apply:
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Operations Manager-Hospitality) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 16th March 2018.


Job Title: House Keeping – Boutique Hotel
Industry: Hospitality
Location: Nairobi
Gross Salary: 18k-23k
Our client is fast becoming a lead in luxury living.
They currently operate luxury serviced apartments and soon will be opening a luxury boutique hotel.
They seek to hire a qualified and highly experienced Housekeeper.
Responsibilities
·         Clean guest bedrooms and bathrooms
·         Vacuum rooms and corridors
·         Change and replenish bed linen, towels and guest amenities in line with company guidelines
·         Undertake regular deep cleaning tasks
·         Restock and maintain trolley on daily basis
·         Report any missing or damaged items to the Housekeeping Supervisor and own the responsibility to ensure that the items are replaced or repaired so to create an uninterrupted or impaired stay for the Guest
·         Ensure that all equipments used when performing housekeeping responsibilities are in working condition
·         Manage guest requests in a timely and efficient manner
·         Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
·         Carry out lost property procedures
Qualifications
·         At least 3 years experience in a similar position
·         Positive attitude
·         Ability to work in a fast paced, diverse environment
·         Good communication skills
·         Committed to delivering high levels of customer service
·         Ability to work on their own or in teams
·         Flexible and reliable
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (House Keeping-Boutique Hotel) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 16th March 2018.


Job Title: Receptionist – Boutique Hotel
Industry: Hospitality
Location: Nairobi
Gross Salary: 25k-35k
Our client is fast becoming a lead in luxury living.
They currently operate luxury serviced apartments and soon will be opening a luxury boutique hotel.
They seek to hire a highly professional and customer service oriented individual to create an excellent guest experience.
He/She should be an ambassador for the brand and the hotel.
Responsibilities
·         Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests
·         Assist in bookings and reservations
·         Operate the switchboard
·         Attend to all routes of room bookings, such as online, phone, and in person.
·         Maintain orderliness and cleanliness at the front area
·         Answer telephonic and in-person queries related to the hotel services and resolve any issues
·         Process guests’ check ins and outs
·         Prepare and complete room and restaurant bills
·         Assist guests’ in storing valuables in secure deposit box
·         Liaise with other departments of hotel
·         Handle payments through cash, cheques and credit cards
Qualifications
·         A diploma in Business Management
·         Must have at least 2 years experience working in a hotel, preferably as a receptionist
·         Excellent Communication skills
·         Good Customer service skills
·         Good interpersonal skills.
·         Must be orderly.
·         Ability to multi-task.
·         Good crisis management skills
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Receptionist – Boutique Hotel) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 16th March 2018.
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