Ocean Basket is based at The Oval
Westlands in Nairobi. We focus on bringing a new dimension to the Kenyan dining
scene, since at our restaurant you'll find friendly people, a home-from-home
feeling and great value for your hard-earned money.
Position: Store Keeper
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Processing of all supplier invoices,
dispatch notes and delivery notes for onward transmission to accounts office
·
Manufacture of all productions of the
day in the system as per the day’s respective production records received from
butchery and sauce departments.
·
Generating cost of CPU produced
products
·
Generation and verification of stock
reports as assigned
·
Enforcing security measures to all
stores to prevent any potential theft
·
Receiving and quality control of
goods against respective invoices received
·
Checking, controlling and verifying
stock movement in and out of CPU to ensure that it is all well documented
·
Keeping track of all stock records by
monitoring both physical and system Bin Cards usage
·
Monitoring re-order levels and
liaising with stores manager on the same for replenishment.
·
Team member in the periodical stock
take exercise
·
Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Team Player
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality
Position: Restaurant Supervisor
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Check the store for anything broken
or that needs maintenance e.g blown light bulbs
·
Managing FOH staff and having
sectional meetings with staff
·
Ensure Bar, Deli and Sushi controls
and handle their issues and quality
·
Handle Stock from freezer and
completion of stock sheets
·
Monitor cutlery & crockery
·
Assisting on the floor when BOH
duties are completed
·
Ensure pest control and canopy
cleaning
·
Make orders and check stock on
delivery
·
Perform daily banking functions
·
Oversee preparation of deli and guests
sitting area
·
Manage restaurant floor
·
Handle disciplinary issues at the
floor level
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality.
·
Can handle pressure
·
Able to work under minimum
supervision
·
Leadership skills
·
Able to work with a team
·
Able to handle staff from different
ethnic backgrounds
Position: Security Guard
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Ensure that the building/premise
assigned to him is safe and secured from any sort of contingencies and acts of
violence
·
Keenly observe each and every person
entering the premise and to keep an eye on intruders
·
Ensure safety of the premise as well
of the people
·
Prevent the entry of unauthorized
people and prohibited articles into restricted areas.
·
To conduct routine checks inside the
building each day
·
To report all the suspicious acts
happening in the premises to the relevant authority.
·
Check each and every office and make
sure that all the possible entrances and exits are closed, and all the
lights/electric equipment are switched off.
·
Answer the emergency alarms with
immediate effect, and to inform the respective department (such as fire
department in case of fire) right away
·
Make detailed notes of damages to the
premise or assets or of unusual occurrences.
·
Enforce and adhere to all the rules
and regulations, and to warn the violators regarding possible consequences.
·
Constantly inspect and monitor all
the security devices and equipment and to ensure that they are not tampered
with.
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Able to handle irate and tough
customers
·
Able to work under minimum
supervision.
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality and a winning smile
Position: Steward
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Keep working area clean throughout
the day
·
Ensure that the prescribed uniform is
worn and is neat and clean
·
Clean dry goods store, cold room,
freezer room and shelves
·
Ensure sink is always clean with
clean dish rack
·
Clean bathrooms, ensure that enough
soap and toilet paper is available
·
Remove all rubbish and dispose and
clean dump hatch
·
Wipe all tiles and walls
·
Clean and shine all glasses
·
Clean all utensils as per procedure
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality
·
A team player
Position: Runner
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Ensure that all the cutlery and
crockery are clean
·
Ensure all the cutlery are in their
respective stations to enhance efficiency in the restaurants
·
Wipe the restaurant areas
·
Light candles for guests tables
·
Prepare an inventory of all the
cutlery and crockery
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working experience
in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality and a winning smile
·
Ability to work under pressure
Position: Hostess
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Warmly and graciously greets all
guests upon arrival
·
When immediate seating is limited,
records guest names and number of people in party.
·
Call out names and number of party’s
when tables are available.
·
Provide guests with estimated waiting
time, always maintaining a professional, courteous attitude when confronted
with hostile, impatient or irate guests.
·
Accommodate special seating requests
for guests whenever possible.
·
Seat guests based on guest
preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations.
·
Upon seating, offer guests a menu and
inform them of their server’s name. Inspect table for proper presentation and
completeness.
·
Maintain supplies of mints and
toothpicks at the host’s stand.
·
Clean off food and stains from the
menus.
·
Perform other duties as assigned by
the manager on duty.
·
Appreciate guests on exit from the
restaurant and invite them to return. Relay guest comments or suggestions to
the manager on duty.
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality and a winning smile
·
Able to handle customers
·
Able to work under pressure
·
Has impeccable etiquette
Position: Waiting Staff
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Prepare the restaurant for service.
·
Greets guests at assigned tables and
ensures that each guest has been explained to the available menu
·
Takes order from the guest and puts
through orders to Bar/Kitchen for preparation
·
Collects orders when prepared and
serves to guest
·
Collects all dirty cutlery and
crockery from the table once guests have completed their meal
·
Offers desserts and coffee to guests
·
Maintains a high standard of personal
hygiene and appearance
·
Ensure that all items received by the
guest are charged for
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality
and a winning smile
·
A team player
Position: Head Chef
General overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Ensure planning of menus in time
·
Ensure food is of the right quality
and price and is produced on time
·
Manage stocks of food
·
Make food orders from suppliers
·
Ensure budget control and accurate
records are in place
·
Ensure health and hygiene procedures
in the kitchen area are adhered to always
·
Organize the staff duty roster
·
Organize and oversee the work of the
kitchen staff
·
Involvement in preparation and
cooking of food
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality and a winning smile
·
Should have good leadership skills
·
Should be able to handle pressure
·
Should be able to work with a team
Position: Prep Chef
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Assist cooks in preparation and
service of various foods in assigned work situations including pantry items
salads, soups, sauces, and with pre-preparation of ingredients for entrees.
·
Assist cooks in the preparation of
basic dessert items
·
Stock and refill salad bar, and
maintain cleanliness of the salad bar.
·
Stock the hot buffet unit for meal
service
·
Remove all food from the serving
lines at the end of a meal period
·
Store and properly handle raw or
prepared foods and non-food supplies.
·
Operate dish washing equipment.
·
Distribute and store clean pots,
dishes and utensils.
·
Clean and sanitize production
equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and
procedures.
·
Maintain assigned work station in a
safe and sanitary condition.
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working experience
in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
Able to work in a team.
·
Can withstand pressure
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality and a winning smile
Position: Grill Chef
General overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Prepares all food items to order,
following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits
·
Preps assigned items
·
Grills raw and prepped foods to order
and to requested temperature.
·
Cuts or portions meat, fish and poultry
·
Communicates with Team Members, FOH
Team Members and Management throughout the shift regarding status of orders and
availability of product.
·
Labels all food items for food safety
and shelf-life standards.
·
Rotates product according to “First
In, First Out” to maintain shelf-life standards.
·
Keeps the Grill Area neat, clean and
sanitary.
·
Stocks/restocks items on line
according to specifications.
·
Understands and complies with food
safety and temperature standards.
·
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Should be a team player
·
Should be able to handle pressure
·
Should be able to work with minimum
or no supervision
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality
Position: Fryer Chef
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Checking food quality and consistency
always
·
Ensure that enough batter mix, spices
and dry mixes is prepared daily
·
Ensure that oil is filtered and
tested, ready for use
·
Clean fryer daily according to
instructions
·
Ensure that back up oil is available
to top up when needed
·
Ensure that the working area is
clean, that you have all the utensils needed and that your uniform is clean and
neat
·
Ensure that all oil management
procedures are followed.
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality and a winning smile
·
Should be a team player
·
Should be able to withstand pressure
·
Should be able to work under minimum
supervision
Position: Sushi Chef
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Ensure that all items are dated on
arrival
·
Ensure that all perishables are
stored according to OB standards
·
Clean and filleting of Salmon and
other fish for sushi purposes
·
The preparation of prawns for sushi
purposes
·
The cutting and portioning of all
garnish and ensuring sufficient garnish and seafood is prepared for the
day/shift
·
The counting and recording of stock
pertaining to the sushi section
·
Ensure that all containers are clean
and sterilized
·
Ensure that there is clean water and
a clean, sterilized cloth at all times
·
Ensure that the roller mat is in good
condition and is covered with clean cling film daily
·
Ensure that your knife is sharpened
regularly and stored safely
·
Ensure that your sushi display looks
appetizing and clean
·
Ensure that you are wearing the
correct uniform and that it is clean and neat
·
Check that there are sufficient side
plates, bowls, soy sauce bottles and chopsticks
·
Ensure that there is enough take away
containers for the day
·
Follow all correct HACCP procedures.
·
Clean and sterilize all knives and
cutting boards
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality
·
A team player
Position: Saucier Chef
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Ensure spices and marinades are made
for the shift Rice, Lemon butter, Lemons, Mussel Sauce.
·
Keep the fridge clean and stocked
according to daily levels
·
Cutting of lemons
·
Ensure that all items in the fridge
are covered.
·
Assist where needed with the plating
of dishes and the actual preparation of dishes.
·
Check all products before sending it
out
·
Preparing correct portions using the
right
·
Confirm stock levels from Filleting
and store rooms.
·
Check food quality and product
consistency
·
Follow weekly and master cleaning
schedules for grill line Follow all correct HACCP procedure
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Can work under pressure
·
A team player
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality and a winning smile
Position: Bar Manager
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Managing Bar stock and overseeing
accurate cash-up procedures, ensuring necessary paperwork is complete and
monitoring prices and sales
·
Organizing staff rotas to ensure that
there is enough manpower to run the shift effectively
·
Oversee all operational Management
duties of the bar and restaurant to meet the laid standards and objectives
·
Train, motivate and delegate duties
and tasks to staff to meet objectives and maximize resources
·
Organize and adjust staff rotas and
schedules in accordance with available resources and labor regulations
·
Stay current with relevant
legislation regarding service of alcohol, sale of tobacco and licensing
·
Promote and practice compliance with
fire, health, safety and hygiene standards and regulations
·
Oversee the preparation and
presentation of beverages to meet set standards
·
Resolve customer complaints promptly
·
Uphold all company standards and
procedures, delivering the best service while creating an exciting exclusive
atmosphere.
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in the management of a bar or beverage service operation.
·
25-30 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C+ in
K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task
·
Knowledge of basic accounting
procedures and cost control procedures
·
Complete working knowledge of
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality and a winning smile
·
Should be able to work under minimum
supervision.
Position: Bartender
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Prepare standard mixed drinks for
cocktails and other drinks.
·
Ensure all the glassware and utensils
are cleaned after every use.
·
Serve wine and beer.
·
Collect payment from customers and
operate a cash register.
·
Serve food to customers seated at the
bar.
·
Check identification of customers to
make sure they meet age requirements for purchase of alcohol and tobacco
products.
·
Determine when a customer has had too
much alcohol.
·
Clean up after customers and clean
work area.
·
Order and maintain liquor and bar
supplies
·
Keep bar stocked with necessary
beverages, food items, paper supplies, utensils, ice, and other supplies at all
times
·
Arrange bottles and glasses to make
attractive displays.
·
Mix and pour drinks according to
prescribed recipes or portions, referring to recipe cards as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality and a winning smile
·
Should be able to work under minimum
supervision.
·
Should be a team player
·
Should be able to work under pressure
Position: Cashier
General overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants
to join our professional restaurant team.
The successful candidate should have
a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation
and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Take payment in exchange of items
sold
·
Ensure take away foods are wrapped
well for customers
·
All transactions entered in the cash
register and customers given the bill
·
Issue receipts and change to customers.
·
Process credit card and cheque
payments
·
Maintain a neat, tidy and orderly
work station
·
Keep track of money in the cashbox at
the end and beginning of each shift
·
Respond to customers’ complaints and
escalate to the supervisor if necessary
·
Any other tasks as assigned by the
restaurant manager
Qualifications and Requirements
·
A Minimum of two years working
experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
·
20-25 years of Age
·
A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
·
Exceptional communication skills and
great customer service skills
·
Excellent culinary expertise
·
Superior food and beverage knowledge
·
Excellent attention to detail
·
Exceptional ability to multi task.
·
Immaculate personal grooming and
presentation
·
A positive attitude, enthusiastic
personality and a winning smile
·
Should be able to withstand pressure
·
Should be able to handle customer
complaints
·
Should be able to work under
minimum supervision
Kindly send your CV together with a
cover letter and a passport size photo. All candidates must state in the
heading the job title being applied for.
Interested candidates should forward their CVs to (jobs@oceanbasket.co.ke) stating their current and expected gross remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of 3 referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
