Our client, a premier budget Hotel
Chain operating two establishments in Nairobi and soon opening a new unit in
Kisumu, are looking for experienced candidates who are passionate about
Hospitality to join their Kisumu opening team.
Sales
Sales Manager – Kisumu Suites
(1 Position)
The Sales Manager’s role will be
responsible for the generation of leads and the conversion of those leads to
actual business for the Hotel.
HE / She will also be responsible for
creation, maintaining and development of lasting relations with our customers.
They will be responsible for
management of corporate clients’ accounts.
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- Diploma / Degree in Sales and Marketing
- 3 years work experience in Account Management,
Sales and Marketing, Hotel experience an added advantage
Human Resources
Human Resource Assistant – Kisumu Suites
(1 Position)
The HR Assistant’s role will be primarily in charge of the transactional HR processes e.g. leave processing, HR documentation, and Staff communication.
The Position holder will also ensure
that company policy is adhered to by advising the staff and supervisor’s on the
same and will also champion company-wide HR events
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- Certificate / Diploma in Human Resource
Management
- 2 years work experience in a busy HR
department, Hotel experience preferred.
- Computer applications knowledge required with
HRIS understanding preferred.
- Membership to IHRM an added advantage.
Accounts Department
Unit Accountant – Kisumu Suites
The Unit Accountant will chiefly be in charge of the Hotel’s accounts and stores, managing its profitability and operations.
He/She will also manage the
accounting of the Hotel’s income, and ensuring that the Hotel is adhering to
policy and will see to it that it meets the income targets as per budget.
Position Requirements:
- Degree / Diploma Level Education
- Certification in Accountancy CPA / ACCA
- 4 years work experience in a similar position.
- Knowledge of Sun, Micros Fidelio, MC computer
applications
Night Auditor / Supervisor – Kisumu Suites
(1 Position)
The Night Auditor’s role will include
the supervision of staff in the night shift, as well as auditing the data
entered in the systems and the processes to ensure the integrity of the data
and that processes are duly followed to maintain a high quality of
service.
She / He will also man the hotel
reception during the night shift.
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- 3 years front Office Experience with 1 year
experience in a supervisory role
Purchasing & Stores Clerk – Kisumu Suites
(1 Positions)
The position holder will be required
to purchase food & beverage at the right price and at the right time while
performing his/her duties within the framework of the standards connected with
the product and the direction and regulations laid down by the hotel
management.
They will be required to work in
close liaison with the Operations Manager, Head Chef, F& B supervisor and
Unit Accountant.
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- Certification in Purchasing and Supplies /
Stores Management
- 2 years work experience in Hospitality
Purchasing & Supplies / Stores department.
- Knowledge of Computers with Fidelio, Micros
and MC systems knowledge preferred.
- Membership to CIPS an added advantage.
Food & Beverage Department
Senior Waiter – Kisumu Suites
(1 Position)
The Senior Waiter will assist the
Assistant Manager F & B in the running of the Food Service
department.
She / He will be responsible for
providing a comprehensive food, functions and event service that is based on a
welcome, hospitable, warm and the genuine desire to provide personal but not
intrusive service through the delivery of high quality meals in a spotlessly
clean and beautifully maintained environment.
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- Certification in F & B Training, Hotel
Management / Supervision preferred
- 3 years work experience in Hospitality with
1year in a supervisory position.
- Knowledge of Computers with Fidelio, Micros
and MC systems knowledge preferred.
Restaurant Waiter / Waitresses – Kisumu Suites
(2 Positions)
The role holder will serve guests their beverage and food in a warm friendly and professional manner whilst adhering to all company rules and standards.
The Restaurant Waiter/Waitress is
also supposed to drive the Hotel’s revenue by up selling the services and
products available.
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- Certification in F & B Training
- 1 year work experience in a similar role in a
similar organization
- Knowledge of Computers and Fidelio
system knowledge an added advantage
Barman – Kisumu Suites
(1 Position)
The Barman’s role will be responsible
for the management of the Unit’s bar, including the stocking and accounting for
bar stocks and sales.
He / She will be responsible for
meeting the bar beverage sales targets.
The position holder will be required
to be knowledgeable on liquors as well as a wide range of cocktails and have
the ability to creatively develop unique signature house cocktails.
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- Certification in F & B Sales and Service
- Hands-on experience in keeping the bar stocked
and sanitized while always providing welcoming and caring service
- Special talent for adapting to different
personalities of guests and co-workers without losing attention
- Adept at balancing cash receipts, generating
bills and collecting money for food/drinks served
Maintenance Officer – Kisumu Suites
(1 Position)
The Maintenance Officer /Handyman will ensure that the Hotel, it’s facilities and equipment are maintained in safe, working and operable condition at all times.
He/she is in charge of the repair and
maintenance of the hotel facility to ensure it does not fall into a state of
disrepair and run down and also to supervise outsourced maintenance service
providers where applicable.
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- Certification in applicable Technician trade
- 2 years work experience in repair and
maintenance
- Holders of Technicians Trade Test
certification or National Diploma preferred
Kitchen Department
Head Chef – Kisumu Suites
(1 Position)
To provide a comprehensive food, function and event service that is based on a welcome, hospitable, warm and genuine desire to provide personal but not intrusive service through the delivery of high quality meals in a spotlessly clean and hygienically maintained environment.
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- Certification in Food and Beverage production
- At least 5 years work experience in Food
Production with 2 year in a supervisory role.
Senior Cook – Kisumu Suites
(1 Position)
The Senior Cook’s role will be the principle deputy to the Head Chef and will contribute significantly in meeting the Kitchen department’s targets, supervision of the cooks and stewards, as well as actively participate in the food production and presentation to meet the set service standards.
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- Certification in Food and Beverage production
- 4 years work experience in Food Production
with 1 year in a supervisory role.
Cooks – Kisumu Suites
(2 Positions)
The Cook’s role will ensure the maximization of F & B revenue through the preparation of high quality, well presented meals while managing the production costs.
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- Certification in Food and Beverage production
- 2 year relevant experience in a similar
position.
Kitchen Steward – Kisumu Suites
(3 Positions)
The Kitchen Steward’s role will
ensure a clean and safe working kitchen environment and is responsible for
maintaining cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass and silver and
ensuring the highest standards of sanitation.
Position Requirements:
- A Basic Education
- Ability to learn and follow instructions.
- Ability to communicate and understand cleaning
agents directions for use
- Experience in a steward’s role in a similar
capacity is an added advantage
Front Office Department
Front Office Supervisor – Kisumu Suites
(1 Position)
The F.O. Supervisor’s role will ensure that unit is providing excellent guest service at all times, maintaining high standards and consistency of outstanding customer service, monitor all front office-related tasks, supervise and coach the F.O. team.
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- Certification in F & B Training, Hotel
Management / Supervision preferred
- 3 years work experience in Hospitality with
1year in a supervisory position.
- Knowledge of Computers with Fidelio, Micros
and MC systems knowledge preferred.
Senior Receptionist – Kisumu Suites
(1 Position)
The Senior Receptionist’s role will deputize the F. O. supervisor and contribute effectively in the management of the F.O team and also contribute in the meeting of the Front Office revenue targets as well as ensure that the quality of Front Office service standards are maintained always.
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- Certification in F & B Training, Hotel
Management / Front Office
- 2 years work experience in Hospitality with
1year in a supervisory position.
- Knowledge of Computers with Fidelio, Micros
and MC systems knowledge preferred.
Receptionist – Kisumu Suites
(2 Positions)
The Receptionist’s role primarily will include helping guests check in, provide them with a room key, show them their room, assist guests when checking in and out of the hotel and handle the payments at the front desk.
Position Requirements:
- O Level Education
- Certification in Front Office / Customer
Service Training
- 1 year experience in a similar position.
- Knowledge of Computers with Fidelio,
Opera systems knowledge preferred.
Unit Management
General Manager – Kisumu Suites
The GM will be responsible for
operating the Hotel profitably while ensuring quality services, guest
satisfaction and operational professionalism.
Further the GM shall promote, develop
and extend the business of the Hotel and at all times and in all respects
conform to and comply with the proper and reasonable directions and regulations
of the Company’s Board of Directors.
The GM shall also be responsible for
managing and developing the Hotel operating team.
Position Requirements:
- Advanced Level Degree / Diploma
Education in Business Management / Hospitality Management
- Certification in Hospitality Management
required
- 5 years work experience in Hospitality with 2
years in a management position
- Knowledge of Sun, Micros Fidelio, MC computer
applications
- Sound Leadership skills
- Ability to build and manage teams
Assistant Manager Food & Beverage – Kisumu Suites
The Assistant Manager F & B will
be the principle deputy to the GM and head of the Food Service and Front Office
departments.
Position Requirements:
- Advanced Level Degree / Diploma
Education in Business Management / Hospitality Management
- Certification in Hospitality Management / F
& B / Front Office required
- 4 years work experience in Hospitality with 1
years in a supervisory role.
- Knowledge of Sun, Micros Fidelio, MC computer
applications
- Sound Supervisory skills
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should send
their applications for the position they are qualified for, to the Recruitment
Panel by E-Mail: recruitment@pdcafrica.com by 23rd April 2015.
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