Executive Chef
Nairobi Club is a private members’ Club, owned by its Members. It was established in 1901 by Members who realized the need for a home environment in the heart of Nairobi. The Club is the second oldest and most popular establishment of its kind in Kenya.
We
are seeking to recruit a professional Executive Chef who will be responsible
for efficient and effective running of all the Nairobi Club kitchens. Together
with the Food and Beverage Manager, responsible for the delivery of timely,
efficient and high quality of food and beverage products and services to the
members of Nairobi Club and their guests and to achieve the objective set
within the guidelines, policies and procedures of Nairobi Club.
Nairobi Club is a private members’ Club, owned by its Members. It was established in 1901 by Members who realized the need for a home environment in the heart of Nairobi. The Club is the second oldest and most popular establishment of its kind in Kenya.
Purpose of the job
Responsibilities
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To establish strategic plan for the
department in coordination with the Food & Beverage Manager
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To monitor customer satisfaction
through feedback forms and direct interactions.
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To develop Events/Banquets menus in
coordination with the Food & Beverage Manager
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To meet the F&B bottom-line as
per the targets set in conjunction with the management
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In conjunction with the Food &
Beverage Manager to routinely review and redesign the menu offering at Nairobi
Club in line with the needs and requirements of the membership
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To design, coordinate & monitor
SOPS for the kitchen department of Nairobi Club
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To maintain Food Cost at a level
agreed upon by the Management of Nairobi Club
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To develop, coordinate and monitor
training programs for the Kitchen teams in line with the SOPs
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To ensure consistent delivery of high
quality food products
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To establish and maintain professional,
effective and efficient communication within the Food production section and
the entire Club.
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To Implement Policies and Procedures
under the guidance and direction of the Club Secretary.
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To Interpret and act upon information
provided by the Food and Beverage Controller, especially in relation to Food
and Beverage cost.
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To ensure established standards of
performance are maintained, achieving maximum members satisfaction.
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To achieve of high quality standards,
and for the maintenance of a maximum level of profitability in the production
of food and beverages.
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To plan, organize and control the
production of all menus, involving comments, design, price structure and
periodic menu sales mix report.
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To perform any other duties as may be
assigned by the Club Secretary.
Deliverables
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Consistent Food Cost Percentage as
set by Executive Chef and Management
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Consistent and timely delivery of
high quality food products
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Innovative and profitable A la Carte
and Banqueting Menus
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Consistently high levels of Kitchen
Hygiene and Food safety standards
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Highly motivated, well trained and
efficient Kitchen team
Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Food
production from a reputable institution.
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Over five years experience in
Hospitality Industry three of which must be in a senior position as a sous
chef.
Internal Auditor
We are seeking to recruit a
professional Internal Auditor with ability to conduct independent audit reviews
and give assurance on compliance with the Club’s laid policies, procedures,
regulatory provisions and assess the adequacy of internal controls and
operational risks and highlight exceptions and violations.
Responsibilities
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Reviewing the existing internal
control systems manual, procedures and advising the committee and management
accordingly.
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Carrying out independent assessments
of business and operational risks to ensure efficient and effective use of Club
resources.
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Assessing compliance to Club’s
policies, regulatory procedures and internal control systems.
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Developing and implementing audit
plans, programs and tests in consultation with external auditors.
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Assisting in ensuring efficient use
of and accounting for Club’s assets and safeguarding against loss.
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Undertake special audit
investigations as may be required from time to time and present the findings
precisely but diplomatically to senior management team.
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Develop and assess risk management
guidelines as well as fraud investigation strategy
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Interpret financial policies for
sound auditing principle/practices and controls.
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Preparation of periodic reports for
Main Committee regarding the reliance on the existing internal control systems.
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Help with the improvement and update
of audit programs for all the areas audited especially where there are none and
store them in the central repository
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Demonstrate that the audit programs
developed covered all identified risks and tested all mitigating controls.
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Value addition to Club processes by
way of solid workable and realistic recommendations
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Act as a partner and provide risk
management and internal control consultancy services to different Club
departments during projects and events.
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Continuously develop personal skills
to ensure practice applied in the Club is as per current market trends.
Qualifications
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A degree in Bachelor of Commerce
accounting/finance option with C.P.A (K)/ A.C.C.A./ C.I.S.A
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Over 3 years’ experience in a similar
position preferably in a Club set up or hotel industry
Required
Skills:
Technical
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Have the ability to quickly grasp and
understand all the Club’s operations, systems and processes, policies and
procedures.
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Ability to anticipate and mitigate
risk by developing appropriate Risk Management Policies for the club
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Excellent knowledge of International
Accounting and Audit Standards, and Legislations
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Top notch understanding of the
regulatory issues, reporting and operational requirement as provided by , KRA,
, etc.
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Knowledge of computerized Internal
Audit Techniques, Computerized accounting and financial systems, banking
applications and spreadsheets.
Personal
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Strives to achieve results, enjoys
measuring others, being measured, and being judged on performance standards and
those of others in his team
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Must be honest, fair, just but firm,
and of high integrity
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Must be a good negotiator,
particularly in changing behaviour and work practices but always Win/Win
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Well developed oral and
report-writing skills, ability to work with, lead and build workmates
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Leadership Skills, Team Building and
ability to train.
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Influence others to collectively work
as a team to achieve a set objective
How to Apply
If
your qualifications and experience meet the above criteria, please submit an
application (quoting the Job position) and detailed CV indicating day contact
telephone number, current remuneration and three referees by 15th February 2019
to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Nairobi Club,
P.O. Box 30171-00100,
Nairobi
Nairobi Club,
P.O. Box 30171-00100,
Nairobi