Career Opportunities
AFEX, a Lonrho company, provides camp
construction, catering, management and logistics support to the Oil and Gas,
Mining, UN and NGO sectors, in some of the most remote corners of Africa.
The AFEX Team is dedicated to ensuring
clients have peace of mind that their projects will run on schedule and to
budget, with their personnel being cared for to a high international
standard.
AFEX wishes to recruit a competent,
innovative and self-driven person to fill the following position:
Food and Beverage Manager
Job Summary: In charge of all
things related to the kitchen, restaurant and the bar including menu creation,
dish presentation, bar inventory, front of house and management of staff.
Working with the Executive Chef to oversee
the food that is prepared in the Kitchen, and helping in maximizing the
productivity of Chefs and the kitchen staff.
Plan menus and coordinate the operations of
the Kitchen, restaurant and bar.
Oversee the inventory and stock of all
items needed in the kitchen, bar and restaurant.
Key Duties and Tasks:
·
Overall
in charge of the restaurant, ensure that the restaurant is ready for the meal
service, coordinate with the Chefs to minimize service time
·
In
charge of the general cleaning and maintenance of the restaurant/kitchen/bar
equipment Maintain proper and accurate cleaning schedule for all equipment
·
Report
equipment failures to the maintenance supervisor as well as keep track of
service schedule.
·
Organize
and supervise the waiters before/during/after meals to ensure that the client
get high quality service as stated in the contract.
·
Ensure
that regular on-the-job training is carried out, so as to improve staff
performance and productivity
·
Work
with the senior waiter to ensure that shifts are planned and all clients are
served as quickly as possible and efficiently.
·
Ensure
that staff work as per the stated working schedules and monitor work plans and
keep track of staff time sheets
·
Follow
up with the Chefs to make sure that all food leaving the kitchen is checked for
quality, quantity, temperature and presentation
·
Together
with the Executive Chef create a cycle menu, cost the menu and prepare food
order based on the menu
·
Ensure
that the Chefs are familiar with the day’s menus and that the raw supplies are
available in the kitchen.
·
Maintain
an efficient FIFO system in the departments
·
Ensure
that sufficient stocks of food and beverages, minimize wastage
·
Audit
your departments & address issues raised, check food standards and ensure
that all kitchen staff meet regulations.
·
Handle
any client complaints, ensuring that the issue is resolved and that the client
receives feedback
·
Monitor
and evaluate staff performance, identifying areas which need development and
help them to improve
·
Train
AFEX employees to enable them provide quality service to the clients
·
Work
in full accordance with AFEX Group policies, procedures, work instructions and
all relevant elements of AFEX Management Systems
QHSE
·
Ensure
that food temperature logs SOPs are adhered to and relevant backup documents
are available for audits.
·
Ensure
HACCP is followed at all times, seeking input from the QHSE officer if
necessary
·
Ensure
the kitchen and food areas are maintained to AFEX’s and Client’s standard of
hygiene and ensure that all statutory regulations are met
Finance
·
Ensure
that Cost of good is at the required levels
·
Maximizing
sales and ensure that the company is profitable
·
In
charge of the departmental budget and establishing financial targets and
forecasts and identify way in which the company can save
·
Achieve
company’s financial targets
Skills and Qualifications:
·
Degree
in food production or relevant field
·
Diploma
in F&B service
·
Must
have experience of bar work and bar inventory
·
HACCP
certification
·
Willingness
to work in South Sudan
·
Min
5 years management experience in hotel industry with a very good knowledge of
food production
·
Must
have event and function experience
·
Must
be able to provide promotions
·
Ability
to prioritize and self-motivate
·
Delivering
accurate and timely results
·
Attention
to detail
·
Ability
to make sound decisions
·
Management
and control of stock – ordering/recording/costing
·
Menu
planning/staff rostering/leave planning etc.
·
Ability
to manage cost and cost controls for stock/menus/staffing
·
Ability
to produce and manage a training plan and development for team
·
Must
be able to work as a key member of the management team and have the ability to
make decisions
Sous
Chef
Job Summary: We are looking for a Sous Chef who will have a real impact on the quality of food, who will be creative and have flair in presenting the food and who can train the other staff to the same standard of cuisine.
Works alongside Executive Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. consistency by following designated recipes.
Job Summary: We are looking for a Sous Chef who will have a real impact on the quality of food, who will be creative and have flair in presenting the food and who can train the other staff to the same standard of cuisine.
Works alongside Executive Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. consistency by following designated recipes.
Key
Duties and Tasks:
·
Participate and assist in maintaining
Kitchen operations to the highest standard and quality
·
With the Executive chef approval and
supervision assist in the following:
1.
Developing and costing menus based on
AFEX standards and client’s needs
2.
Plan and order food ingredients to
ensure sufficient stock for menu ensuring right quality and quantity
3.
Ensure that sufficient stocks of food
and beverages are being held in the stores and that the store man is
maintaining up to date inventory records
4.
Make sure that all food leaving the
kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, temperature and presentation
5.
Kitchen administration, including
checking the stores and fridges weekly
·
Ensure HACCP procedures are met at
all times, seeking input from the QHSE officer if necessary
·
Ensure the kitchen and food areas are
maintained to AFEX’s and Client’s standard of hygiene and ensure that all
statutory regulations
·
Report any equipment and maintenance
problems to the Head Chef immediately and follow up in writing
·
Build good relations between
restaurant and kitchen staff sorting out issues quickly and ensuring that all
major problems are reported to the Manager immediately
·
Carry out training for all kitchen staff
on health & safety standards, technical requirements for kitchen equipment
and food preparation techniques
·
Ensure that regular on-the-job
practical cooking training is carried out, to improve staff performance and
productivity
·
Work in full accordance with AFEX
Group policies, procedures, work instructions and all relevant elements of AFEX
Management Systems
·
Work with the senior waiter to ensure
all clients are served as quickly as possible and efficiently
Skills
and Qualifications:
·
Degree in food production or related
field.
·
Diploma in F&B service
·
HACCP certification
·
Function and Event catering
experience
·
More than 5 years’ experience in a
similar environment
·
Willingness to work in South Sudan
·
Good communication skills
·
Able to work as an individual and in
a team
·
Good customer service skills
·
Delivering accurate and timely
results.
How
to Apply
Applicants meeting the above requirements should send their applications and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full details of their qualifications, experience and full contact address including day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and contact details of three referees by 30th September 2017 tocareers@afexgroup.com
NB:
Please include the POSITION TITLE in the subject line of your email.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.