Merica Group of Hotels, a medium sized Company with hotel Establishments in Nakuru , Naivasha and Nairobi is looking for qualified persons to fill the following positions:
Food & Beverage Manager
Overall responsibility
Reporting to the General Manager, this position oversees the service and general operations of the Hotel.
Key duties and responsibilities
Food & Beverage Manager
Overall responsibility
Reporting to the General Manager, this position oversees the service and general operations of the Hotel.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Deputize the General Manager
- Oversee the general operations of the Hotel
- Ensure that events and conferences run smoothly
- Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations.
- Ensuring all statutory and general requirements regarding food and beverage operation are complied with
- Ensuring that profit margins are maintained, agreed costs are not exceeded through effective control systems, including issuing against dockets, sales analysis, menu costing and cash checks.
- Ensuring that consumable and non-consumable goods are ordered, correctly stored and issued to the various departments.
- Ensuring that barmen and room service staff are well trained correctly and smartly dressed and serves their customers in a professional and friendly manner.
- Responsible for maintenance of statutory hygienic standards in all areas.
- Attending to customer complaints in a timely manner
- Holding regular performance appraisals with all management staff, identifying areas for development and training needs, and ensuring that this training is effected.
- General maintenance and upkeep of equipment and machinery.
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time
Person Specification
- A degree in Hotel Management with over 10 years experience in a 4-5 star hotel or a Higher Diploma in Hotel Management with 15 years of experience in hotel or hospitality industry in a 4-5 star hotel
- A Masters Degree in Hotel Management is an added advantage
- Leadership skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Financial planning, strategic management and budgeting experience (is an asset)
- Integrity and confidentiality
Executive Housekeeper
Overall responsibility
Reporting to the General Manager, this position is responsible for supervising and controlling the cleaning and servicing of all rooms, restaurants, service areas and public rooms in the hotel. The position also ensures smooth coordination of the laundry sub department as well as reservations function.
Key duties and responsibilities
Overall responsibility
Reporting to the General Manager, this position is responsible for supervising and controlling the cleaning and servicing of all rooms, restaurants, service areas and public rooms in the hotel. The position also ensures smooth coordination of the laundry sub department as well as reservations function.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Ensures that all rooms and public rooms are serviced ; and cleaned daily.
- Ensures that function rooms are cleaned as soon as they have been used to ensure a fast turnaround.
- Ensures that VIP rooms receive the designated extras.
- Ensures an adequate supply of clean linen in a good state of repair.
- Ensures that rooms are checked regularly for repairs and refurbishing, and that appropriate maintenance is effected.
- Liaises with management and notify areas needing attention, in respect of decor.
- Ensures that adequate supplies of cleaning materials are available.
- Fulfills guest services and updates room status
- Coordinates guest services
- Ensuring that rooms have been serviced and maintained to the standards laid down by the Group.
- Any other duties from time to time
Person specification
- Degree in Hotel Management or Higher Diploma in Hotel Management with at least 8 years experience in a 4-5 star hotel
- Supervisory skills
- Public Relations skills
Executive Chef
Overall responsibility
Reporting to the General Manager, this position is responsible for providing an efficient and cost effective food service to the establishment.
Key duties and responsibilities
Overall responsibility
Reporting to the General Manager, this position is responsible for providing an efficient and cost effective food service to the establishment.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Ensure that all menus are constantly updated, paying special attention to seasonal availability.
- Ensure that all menus are calculated correctly to obtain maximum gross profit.
- Ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of all dishes.
- Responsible for smooth running of all kitchen departments.
- Responsible for high hygiene requirements and that staff who are ill or injured receive the correct treatment or are not allowed to work.
- Ensure that all staff are correctly dressed to satisfy statutory requirements as well as enhancing the image of the establishment.
- Ensure that all stocks are ordered to the correct quantities, quality and price and to conduct regular stock checks/stock takes.
- Ensure that all stocks are being kept securely and under the correct conditions applicable to each type of commodity stored.
- Ensure that expenses are within budgeted limits.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Person Specification
- Degree in Hotel Management (food production) with experience of at least 5 years experience which should have been served in a 4-5 star hotel
- Higher Diploma in Food Production with equivalent with at least 10 years experience in a 4-5 star hotel
- Excellent Supervisory skills
- Knowledge in pastry kitchen Planning, procurement and Costing skills
- Creativity and initiative is a must
- International culinary skills and standards (international exposure is an added advantage)
If you believe that your abilities and experience match those listed above please send your application, detailed CV and testimonial to reach us by 7th August 2009 to:
The General Manager
Merica Group of Hotels,
St. Ellis House, 7th Floor
P.O Box 45675-00100,
Nairobi.
mericagroup @ mericaholdings.com
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