Unit Chef
Company Profile
Company Profile
Our
client is in hospitality industry and runs 2 high end restaurants in Nairobi
and 1 in Kisumu.
Role purpose
The
Unit Chef is responsible for running the food preparation, operate a profitable
kitchen as well as take on the management role of the kitchen staff. In
summary, the unit chef will run the show in all the kitchens.
Direct and Indirect Work Relationships
Internal
– Unit manager, kitchen staff, service team, operations, procurement, stores
External
– Suppliers, county health and safety officials
Responsibilities
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The chef is responsible for
overseeing all food production, and assigning responsibilities among the
kitchen staff to ensure that food preparation is efficient.
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Manage food preparation and cooking.
Ensure that food quality standards are met.
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Cook food on a regular basis at the
restaurant and or for special functions.
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Responsible for delivery of outside
catering events to meet and exceed client expectations
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Plan the menu and create new recipes.
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Prepare the budgets, including
projections of all kitchen and food requirements, labor costs, and staffing
levels.
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Train the kitchen staff to ensure the
food is prepared according to budget and standards. Evaluate staff performance
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Set up Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) and ensure consistent staff adherence to the same.
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Perform a regular inventory of food
supplies and equipment. Project future needs and place orders to ensure that
they are met.
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Ensure that the kitchen adheres to
sanitation and safety laws.
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Set up and design other kitchens as
per business requirements
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The Chef will be expected to travel
occasionally to assess the Kisumu Unit, to ensure it runs efficiently and
profitably
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Deputize the Unit manager
Qualifications
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Minimum diploma in Culinary arts
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a
similar role
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Demonstrated artistic and creative
cooking abilities, mastery of running kitchens efficiently and profitably, and
team management and training experience
Key skills
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Excellent people skills including
team management, ability to recruit and train employees.
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Financial management skills,
including budgeting and accounting.
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Efficient management of resources and
inventory
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Strong communication, presentation,
negotiation and conflict management skills.
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Proven leadership skills and
exceptional customer service abilities.
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Experience in running outside
catering events will be a strong added advantage
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A strong professional image and high
ethical standards and integrity
Exports Manager
Company Profile
Our
client is a globally established leader in transport and logistics, sea and air
freight.
Role purpose
To
coordinate the sea freight exports business and ensure profitable and cost
effective achievement of targets
Direct and Indirect Work Relationships
Internal
– Finance, operations, all key departments including regional export sea
freight manager and workshop
External
– Shipping lines, BFS, Customs
Responsibilities
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Responsible for approving costs
against respective client requirements
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Maintain department statistics for
annual operations analysis and budget calculation
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Maintain strong working relationship
with Inland agencies counterparts to ensure good flow of operations and client
satisfaction.
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Manage and monitor the departmental
costs to ensure spending is within budget limits, and savings can be achieved
where possible
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Develop new profitable business and
client growth.
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Prepare quotations for some high end
accounts
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Validate files and invoices
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Ensure the company’s tracking
platform is managed effectively and is continuously updated.
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Ensure warehousing is cost effective
and in good working order
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Drive operations and supervise the
activities of the department
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Be fully accountable for achievement
of the department’s monthly and annual targets.
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Manage and review the allocation of
company resources to ensure that the highest standards of service are delivered
and maintained.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
of study
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar
role
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Demonstrated mastery of multiple
disciplines/processes in relation to the position including finance,
operations, budget management, sales and training experience.
Key skills
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Must be computer literate (MS Office,
digital savvy etc.).
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Must have a strong financial acumen
(P&L, budgeting, forecasting and cost management, etc).
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Self-starter with high drive for
results.
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Strong problem-solving skills,
demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with strong
attention to detail.
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Strong communication, presentation,
negotiation and conflict management skills.
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Proven leadership skills, and
strategic planning expertise at senior level.
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Excellent People skills, exceptional
customer service abilities.
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A strong professional image and high
ethical standards and integrity
How to Apply
If
you believe you are qualified and ready to take on a new challenge, then we
want to talk to you urgently.
Please
send your application to us right away at service@lafayette-resources.com and include your current and expected remuneration
Kindly
note only qualified candidates will be contacted.
