Restaurant Manager Job Vacancy in Nairobi

A premier restaurant located in the heart of the city Centre with colourful and interior ambience is looking for experienced and energetic Manager.

The Restaurant offers a la carte and buffet menu with diverse range of local and international dishes in additional to a wide selection of starters and desserts.

Restaurant Manager

Job Purpose

The Restaurant Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the Restaurant operates efficiently and profitably while maintaining its reputation and ethos. He will be expected to coordinate a variety of activities, business performance high standards of food, service, health and safety in a manner that ensures quality service delivery and guest satisfaction.

Knowledge/Skills/ Competencies
  • Degree with 5 years experience or a Diploma with 5 years of experience in Food and Beverage service from Utalii college or equivalent
  • Excellent product knowledge i.e. food and beverage service, safety, hygiene and quality standards
  • Strong customer service and public relations skills
  • Work planning and organization skills
  • Strong people management and discipline skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
Key Duties 
  • Work with chefs and other personnel to plan menus that are flavorful and popular with customers. Work with Chefs for efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies.
  • Estimate food and beverage costs. Supervise portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste.
  • Perform frequent checks to ensure consistent high quality of preparation and service.
  • Supervise operation of bar to maximize profitability, minimize legal liability, and conform to alcoholic beverage regulations.
  • Work with other management personnel to plan marketing, advertising, and any special restaurant functions.
  • Direct hiring, training, and scheduling of food service personnel.
  • Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service.
  • Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.
  • Comply with all health and safety regulations.
  • Closely monitor the safety of the restaurant guests and staff through execution of food safety and restaurant safety standards and guidelines
  • Lead all financial areas including sales growth, cost management, and profit growth
  • Have a good working knowledge of all equipment and efficiently takes care of preventative maintenance
Interested and qualified applicants who wish to be considered for the position are invited to direct their applications, in sealed envelopes to: -

Group HR Manager
Monarch Group Limited
P.O. Box 57104 - 00100
Nairobi

Or through careers@monarch.co.ke so as to be received latest by 30th November, 2010 attaching a detailed CV stating age, education, professional qualifications, experience, and current remuneration, a certificate of good conduct names and addresses of three referees.

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