Elysian Resort Runda is a new 3 star
Residential Conference facility in Runda, Nairobi. The Resort is looking to
hire a full time Storekeeper /
Receiving Clerk.
Purpose of the Job: The Storekeeper / Receiving Clerk’s main role will be to ensure that all items in stock are properly received, kept, issued and recorded as per the laid down procedures.
Purpose of the Job: The Storekeeper / Receiving Clerk’s main role will be to ensure that all items in stock are properly received, kept, issued and recorded as per the laid down procedures.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
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To keep the stock in safe custody
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To maintain cleanliness of the stores
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To issue and receive stock items
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To maintain accurate stock balances
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To process LPO’s and requisition
notes
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To preserve merchandise in his
custody and minimize spoilage & pilferage
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Ensure that the store does not hold
expired merchandise
Qualifications
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CPA Part 2
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Diploma in Purchasing and supplies
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Computer literate especially in
material control
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2 years working experience preferably
in a 4 star hotel in a similar position
The Resort is looking to hire a full
time Purchasing Officer.
Purpose of the
Job: To ensure a robust, lean and
efficient procurement process through policy, process and continuous review and
adherence.
The Purchasing Officer is an integral
member of the Operations team and will work closely with Finance manager (who
he reports to); the Chef, Executive Housekeeper and the F&B Coordinator to
ensure that all procurement standards and targets are achieved.
Main Duties
& Responsibilities:
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Ensuring continuity in supply of
effective items to user departments
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Control of purchase requisitions and
purchase orders in accordance with company policy.
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Ensuring effective procedures are in
place for the receipt, checking and verification of goods and services in line
with purchase orders and contracts.
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Maintenance of the company’s
procurement system and its database.
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Researching and identifying new
products and suppliers
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Negotiating with suppliers to obtain
goods and services for the best price and value
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Initiating tender processes from
potential suppliers thereafter evaluating & making recommendations to the
board of directors
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Identify cost saving &
performance improvement opportunities
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Assessing implications of price
changes on the Resort, and assisting in cost reduction processes
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Building effective working
relationships both internally and with key suppliers
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Maintenance of an exhaustive contract
database.
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Reviewing supplier contracts to
ensure they best fit the Resort’s requirements
Qualifications
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Have minimum three years’ experience
in a purchasing role, preferably from within the hospitality industry
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An O level Certificate holder with a
diploma in procurement from a recognized institution
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Previous use of Opera or Fidelio
Hotel Management System
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Have strong IT skills including MS
Office and use of an integrated purchasing system
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Possess good written and verbal
communication skills
The Resort is looking to hire a full
time night auditor
Purpose of the
Job: The Night Auditor will assume full
responsibility of the Resort in the night as he/she will automatically assume
the role of Duty Manager and will ensure excellent guest experiences at night.
As the Night Auditor, he/she will
close and reconcile all the financial transactions of the day and open fresh
accounts for the coming day.
He will also draw operations reports
for management that will be used to analyse performance of all the sales
outlets in the Resort.
Main Duties
& Responsibilities:
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To balance the account books after
they arrive for their shift and close the books for that day
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To look for any mistakes in the
entries made by the front desk clerks and rectify them using the receipts
issued
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To manage the front desk during the
night shift – welcoming guests, taking calls and billing late checkout
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To coordinate with the accountant of
the hotel and draw reports about the entire transactions to the manager
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To help the accountant in calculating
the taxes for the hotel, as this business is heavily taxed by the government
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To help balance all the financial
account in the end of the financial year
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The night auditors are given possession
of all the keys during their shift and hence, they have to manage all the keys
and employees during night time
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Before closing the shift they prepare
all the banking documentation
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They assume the full management
responsibility at night:
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To handle all security issues
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Supervise all operational outlets –
room service, kitchen and housekeeping overnight teams
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Coordinate all late check-ins and
ensure that guests in the hotel have a positive experience
Qualifications
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Must have a Diploma or Certificate in
Front Office Operations from a recognized institution
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CPA Section 1
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Must have worked in a similar
position in a 4 or 5 star hotel for a minimum period of 3 years
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Knowledge of the Uniform System of
Accounts for Lodges & General accounting Knowledge
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Knowledge of the Hotel Management
Systems
The Resort is looking to hire a full
time Head of Security.
Purpose of the
Job: The purpose of having a Head of
Security is to protect and safeguard all hotel guests, employees and all their
belongings. This is in addition to protecting and safeguarding all hotel assets
and in ensuring that the Resort, its properties are secure at all times and
minimizes crime taking place on the facility
He/she oversees the outsourced
security firm and the security systems which protect guests, workers and the
resort.
Main Duties
& Responsibilities:
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Initiating or maintaining policies
and procedures for general safety and security
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Training of staff for emergency
procedures
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Carrying out Inspections relating to
hotel security
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Calling for regular security meetings
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Supervising the security team
effectively (eg. checking that security staff do their jobs properly)
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Maintaining good working
relationships with management and members of other departments
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Initiates tactics aimed at crime
prevention and leads criminal activity investigations when crime happens
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Introduces and maintains security
systems which include surveillance systems, door locking systems and
master-keys management; as well as control of restricted areas.
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Keeping up-to-date with world news
and hospitality security trends as well as plenty of other duties.
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Manages all safety and security
initiatives including fire safety, food hygiene risks and ensures staff follow
laid down safety procedures
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Oversees and guides the efforts of
both the Accidents prevention and Fire and Safety Committee.
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Ensures compliance with all security
standards and preventive measures
Qualifications
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A certificate or diploma from a
recognised law enforcement or military academy
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At least 5 years’ experience in
corporate security/law enforcement/ military preferably worked in a hospitality
environment
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Exposure to hospitality environment
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Proficient in CCTV systems, fire and
safety systems
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Deep understanding of the local
security system and tactic to gather security intelligence
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Knowledge of HACCP in hygiene and
safety, and Fire and safety regulations
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Knowledge of OSHA (Occupational
Safety and Health Administration ) requirements and WIBA ( Work Injury Benefit
Act)
The Resort is looking to hire a full
time Hotel Cost Controller.
Purpose of the
Job: To ensure that the Resort maintains
healthy costs in its operations and in so doing play an important role in
ensuring the Resort’s profitability at all time. His control reports will
ensure sufficient inventory levels, and inform profitable pricing strategies.
They will also bring to the fore
shortages as well as provide solutions to cub further shortages
Main Duties
& Responsibilities:
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Develops, updates and implement
inventory policies and procedures in the Resort
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Works with the management team to
champion performance improvement by identifying and executing appropriate cost
control and quality standard initiatives and proposals
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Monitors the performance of all
departments, particularly food and beverage through the efficient maintenance
of control procedures established by management
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Liaises with purchasing as well as
the chef to ensure accurate costing for food and beverage
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Ensures accurate preparation of all
paperwork associated with the movement of all food and liquor stocks to outlets
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Does daily Beverage stock taking
exercise
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Monitors food and beverage
performance through analysis of daily food covers, sales and cost reports
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Undertakes stock takes and produces
food and liquor stock summaries
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Controls food and beverage budget expense
lines.
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Takes a proactive approach to
activity concerned by Cost Control, anticipating potential opportunities.
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Develops service enhancements and
monitor change in a financial environment
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Continuously studies weaknesses in
controls and recommends improvements to the management
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Ensures that overall operational
budgets are adhered to
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Organizes quarterly stack take of all
operating equipment in the resort and provides a detailed report of loss and
breakages.
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Is responsible for materials control
in all operating departments
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Keeps abreast of newest trends and
innovations in the hospitality industry
Qualifications
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A Diploma hotel FO Operations or
accounting and sound knowledge of F&B cost controlling and computer
literacy are a must
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At least 3 years working experience
in a similar position in a 4star hotel
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Knowledge of Opera, Micros and SUN
System is an asset.
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Knowledge of hotel accounting and
High level understanding of Hotel Operations
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Ability to analyse reports from a
Hotel Management System and the use of SUN accounting system
The Resort is looking to hire a full
time Barista.
Purpose of the
Job: The Barista is a coffee expert who
through their customer service excellence skills; and their enthusiasm for
coffee will promote the consumption of coffee by preparing and serving a
variety of speciality coffee drinks and other hot and cold beverages along with
pastries and cookies.
Main Duties
& Responsibilities:
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Welcomes customers by determining
their coffee interests and needs.
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Educates customers by presenting and
explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions.
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Sells coffees by explaining
differences in coffee recipes and other beverage recipes
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Prepares and sells coffee drinks by
following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such
as, expresso, expresso lungo, caffe latte, and cappuccino.
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Generates revenues by attracting new
customers; defining new and expanded services and products.
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Maintains inventories by replenishing
coffee bean and other beverage supply, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar.
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Keeps equipment operating by
following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining
supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
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Maintains safe and healthy work
environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
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Improves quality results by studying,
evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; maintaining and
improving the appearance of the coffee bar.
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Updates job knowledge by
participating in educational opportunities; reading coffee, retail trade, and
food service publications; maintaining personal networks.
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Enhances coffee shop reputation by
accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring
opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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Enhances profitability of the Coffee
bar through prudent cost control measures in the outlet
Qualifications
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A front of house course certificate
from a reputable hospitality institution
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F&B Service technics
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At least 2 year working experience in
a similar position in a 4 star hotel with 1 year as a coffee specialist and two
years in a customer service position
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Wine, cocktails and alcoholic drinks
knowledge is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants should send
their applications to reach the undersigned email on or before 2nd March, 2018.
Email:
recruitment@impact-by-design.com
