Catering Manager Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya - Popular Open-Air Restaurant

Our client is a well-known open-air restaurant within Nairobi, that

specializes in a wide variety of barbecued meat, and famous for their

game meat.
 

The restaurant has a night club on the premises

with a capacity of over 2,500, as well as an internet cafe, playground,

and six bars. 

The restaurant which is a popular tourist

destination, holds large events, concerts with local and international

artists, entertains and dines very high profile celebrities and

dignitaries.
 

To support their current staff needs, we are seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill the following position:
 

Catering Manager
 

 

The Catering Manager is responsible for all catered functions from origination to execution including delegation of responsibilities. 

The catering manager works with sales personnel to generate new business and plans menus in accordance with customer expectations and budget.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of the smooth execution of all catered events by serving as the principal contact, manager, cost control and collection agent.


• Managing the food and beverage provision for functions and events;


• Supervising catering and waiting staff at functions.


• Planning menus in consultation with chefs and clients.


• Organizing, leading and motivating the catering team.


• Planning staff shifts and rotas.


• Ensuring health and safety regulations are strictly observed.


• Budgeting and establishing financial targets and forecasts.


• Monitoring the quality of products and service provision.


• Keeping financial and administrative records;


• Negotiating contracts with customers, assessing their requirements and ensuring they are satisfied with the service delivered (in contract catering);


• Maximizing sales and meeting profit and financial expectations.


• Overseeing the management of facilities, e.g. checking event bookings and allocation of resources/staff;


• Planning new promotions and initiatives, and contributing to business development;


• Handling staffing and client/customer requirements


• Keeping abreast of trends and developments in the industry, such as menus, trends in consumer tastes and management issues.

Requirements / Competencies

• Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent in a related field.


• Must have 5 years management experience in a recognized hotel or restaurant chain.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Possess strong assessment and decision making skills; outstanding ability to influence and build relationships internally and externally


• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely and effective manner.


• Excellent organization and planning skills


• Ability to develop others


• An individual with high degree of professionalism and integrity


• Knowledge of a foreign language a plus


• Ability to develop relevant catering systems, a creative approach to solving problems and passion for service excellence.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Micros and other hospitality IT systems

How to Apply

To

apply, email your cover letter and a copy of your updated resume to

hoteljobs@peopleinsightslimited.com indicating the position you are

applying for in the subject area and your current salary and benefits

package by Wednesday 30th September 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted