Position Title: Assistant Branch Manager

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The Organization: Our Client is a chain of upscale coffee shop restaurants; they opened their first branch in Nairobi, Kenya in 1999. 

The chain has since expanded its footprint opening an additional 19 branches and in response to changing consumer tastes, the company has launched two new brands into the market.

Headquartered in Nairobi Kenya, our client views its employees as a key pillar of the company’s success and the staff enjoy being part of a company that truly values its people. 

From generous remuneration packages to ample opportunities for growth, most of the staff tend to stay with the company longer to benefit and be part of the growth. Quality and professionalism are deep-rooted in the company’s culture and employees strive to ensure that every cup poured and every plate served is a reflection of their passion and promise to their customers.

Position: Our client is currently recruiting for experienced Assistant Branch Managers who have the flexibility and drive to assist the Branch Manager manage the restaurant. 
The role involves running of the restaurant and leading a team of 30-40 staff. A key part of the role will be ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality food and beverage, as well as exceptional customer service to keep customers coming back for more!

Key Responsibilities

To manage branch operations on a daily basis and be the manager in charge in the absence of the branch manager.Ensure all SOPs are maintained.Ensure safe custody of all branch property and assets.Experience and Background NeededShould have 1 yr experience in the Hotel and Related industry in supervisory or management level.Minimum KCSE   mean grade of c plainMust be computer literateValid certificate of good conductPossess or demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory skills.Posses Excellent Communication skills both oral and written.Able to work under pressureMust be result oriented, self driven, articulate and pro active.         Application Process:

To apply send CVs and cover letter to  careers@talentsolutionsmanagement.co.ke by Monday, 3rd August 2014.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered for the position. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position Title: Branch Manager

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The Organization: Our Client is a chain of upscale coffee shop restaurants; they opened their first branch in Nairobi, Kenya in 1999. The chain has since expanded its footprint opening an additional 19 branches and in response to changing consumer tastes, the company has launched two new brands into the market.

Headquartered in Nairobi Kenya, our client views its employees as a key pillar of the company’s success and the staff enjoy being part of a company that truly values its people. From generous remuneration packages to ample opportunities for growth, most of the staff tend to stay with the company longer to benefit and be part of the growth. 

Quality and professionalism are deep-rooted in the company’s culture and employees strive to ensure that every cup poured and every plate served is a reflection of their passion and promise to their customers.Position: Our client is currently recruiting for experienced Branch Managers who have the flexibility and drive to manage their restaurants.
The role involves running of the restaurant and leading a team of 30-40 staff.A key part of the role will be ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality food and beverage, as well as exceptional customer service to keep customers coming back for more!

Key Responsibilities

To manage branch operations on a daily basis.Ensure all SOPs are maintained.Ensure safe custody of all branch property and assetsCoordinating the entire operation of the branch.Managing staff and ensuring that all staff adhere to the company’s uniform standards.Responding to customer complaints.Organizing and supervising the shifts of kitchen, waiting and cleaning staff.Maintaining high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety.Preparing cash drawers and providing petty cash as required.Helping in any area of the restaurant when circumstances dictate.Experience and Background NeededShould have at least 3 years’ experience in the Hotel and Related industry in supervisory or management level.Minimum KCSE mean grade of c plainMust be computer literateValid certificate of good conductPossess or demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory skills.Possess Excellent Communication skills both oral and written.Able to work under pressureMust be result oriented, self driven, articulate and pro active.         Application Process:

To apply send CVs and cover letter to  careers@talentsolutionsmanagement.co.ke by Monday, 3rd August 2014.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered for the position. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position Title: Training Coordinator 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The Organization: Our Client is a chain of upscale coffee shop restaurants; they opened their first branch in Nairobi, Kenya in 1999. The chain has since expanded its footprint opening an additional 19 branches and in response to changing consumer tastes, the company has launched two new brands into the market.

Headquartered in Nairobi Kenya, our client views its employees as a key pillar of the company’s success and the staff enjoy being part of a company that truly values its people. 

From generous remuneration packages to ample opportunities for growth, most of the staff tend to stay with the company longer to benefit and be part of the growth. Quality and professionalism are deep-rooted in the company’s culture and employees strive to ensure that every cup poured and every plate served is a reflection of their passion and promise to their customers. Position: Our client is currently recruiting for a Training Coordinator. 
The Training Coordinator will work closely with the Human Resources Director and other managers across the organization and with other stakeholders and training providers to ensure the development and delivery of a comprehensive training strategy and a related Organizational development plan. 

Reporting directly to the Human Resources Director, The Training Coordinator will work closely with all levels of the organization to define the immediate and long term training, learning and development strategies that support business objectives. 

S/he will be responsible for ensuring that the organization retains its place as an industry leader by creating and implementing training programs that foster continuous learning geared towards the vision of the organization to provide, quality food items and stellar customer service.

The Training Coordinator will also ensure that each employee will have the opportunity to grow and be advanced according to his or her effort and ability according to opportunities within the organization. 

The Training Coordinator will be responsible for following:

Key Responsibilities

Creating continuous learning modules across the organization, given the current business needs, but also forecasting on future learning needs.Creating a robust orientation module to include job specific, organization culture and personal development training.Collaborating with Managers to identify areas of development throughout the organization including trending business needs. Translate these into learning opportunities.Identifying career aspirations and discussing and agreeing upon these with employees and their managers throughout the performance cycle.Identifying on-the-job development opportunities and maximizing these opportunities for development.Coaching department “in house coaches” on training skills, to ensure delivery method is efficient and effective.Target employees with training modules that fit their job level and function to make their training program efficient and effective.Create a program, where top performers are identified and groomed for future leadership programs.In conjunction with the Human Resources Director create a succession planning program and establish a training plan for the program.Create a mentorship program to mentor current and future staff.Track employee, department and overall organization performance before and after training to determine the effectiveness of all training programs Research on best practices in the industry and lead in the design and development and activation of learning programs and delivery mechanisms for meeting organization learning needs. Be the learning expert of the organization.Experience and Background NeededBachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Organizational/HR Development or related field.Formal training Learning, Training and Development or Organizational Development will be an added advantageAt least 3 to 5 years experience identifying, designing, and implementing training programs and supporting the learning and development function preferably in the hospitality or service industry.Must display superior verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills. Proven ability to build strong working relationships.Working knowledge of current and emerging training tools and learning aids.Ability to plan and organize accordingly in a fast-paced environment while still ensuring deadlines are met in a timely manner.Demonstrated creativity and analytical ability. Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with a diverse group.Self-directed and strong ability to prioritize effectively.Highly disciplined and organized with a strong attention to detail.Application Process:

To apply send CVs and cover letter to  careers@talentsolutionsmanagement.co.ke by  Monday, 3rd August 2014.

Include your current salary and salary expectations in your cover letter. 

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Frank Management Consult Limited is urgently looking for qualified consultant to undertake an international assignment.
 Duties & Responsibilities

Using participatory approach to improve the coffee production chain activities such as seedling preparation, planting, plantations maintenance (mulching, pruning, fertilizer and pesticide application),  harvesting processing and marketing.

To enhance and improve the IPM and  intercropping package implementation
To increase the production and quality of fully washed coffee,
To ensure the use of farm inputs and mobilize coffee cooperative farmers to own and avail the appropriate and affordable required input to their members.
To raise technical and management competences of coffee cooperatives through regular and sustainable access to services by building successful experiences;
Mobilize farmers to extend coffee areas by expanding coffee plantations, converting uncultivated land or part of existing farms into coffee plantations.
To target more remunerative markets that can reward higher quality and ensure equitable returns to farmers
Develop capacities of coffee cooperative and members to evaluate and monitor their activities related to coffee value chain development;
A clear gay analysis highlighting the various problems hampering coffee production in the areas of interest,
Identification of the main constraints affecting the post-harvest level of coffee
A successful ToT organization on a season long model for coffee:
A rapid Farmer Field Schools implementation reaching the targeted figures of beneficiaries,
Development of a training curriculum taking into account the various problems limiting the level of incomes at the farmers’ level for coffee producers,
Setting up a clear and suitable strategy for coffee pest and disease control
An acceptable coffee techniques , implementation and dissemination,
An acceptable set of modules with a clear methodology including their implementation plan; feasibility respecting time frame of different activities period.
An acceptable  coffee good agricultural practices and its implementation,
Processing and quality improvement activities
Processing and quality improvement activities;
Good coffee cooperative management and marketing;

Qualifications and Experience

Specialist must have education in agricultural sciences with over 10 years practical  experience in coffee nursery preparation to harvestingThe specialist must have proved practical experience as Master Trainers in coffeePractical experience in developing framers field schools and ToT activities in coffee with a special focus on implementing appropriate agronomic practices for the commodity of interest coffee).Experience in improving old coffee plantations through the use of appropriate agronomic practices and expansion through the FFS approach, Practical framers field schools and ToT experiences in coffee under African conditions or any other tropical region with similar conditions,Conversant in English and Swahili.Ability to travel for long distances especially in rural areas.Ability to practically demonstrate training activities in the field in front of trainees farmers by doing hands-on,Expertise in touching the post-harvest issues related to coffee, proven experience in setting up and managing farmer field schools systems for small farmers in rural areas of East African Countries will be an advantage.Holder of Executive Training Management CertificateExperience in setting up IPM methods to control pests and diseases in coffee.At least 10 years’ experience in conducting ToT and FFS implementation in perennial crops.High expertise in High expertise in High expertise in FFS methodology on various tropical commodities and long experience in conducting ToT sessions through development of training curricula.Methodology on various tropical commodities and long experience in conducting ToT sessions through development of training curricula.If you meet the above minimum requirements, urgently send your cv to quoting your current salary, expected and your availability.Please do not apply if you do not meet all the requirement;

Recruiting Manager,
Frank Management Consult Limited
Nyaku House, 1st Floor
Email: robinson@frank-mgt.com
Frank Management Consult Ltd
Nyaku House,1st Floor,
Argwings Kodhek Road,Hurlingham.

The Coffee Board of Kenya (CBK) is a State Corporation established under the Coffee Act No. 9 of 2001.
The Board is a non- Profit, Regulatory & Service oriented, Corporate body under the Ministry of Agriculture & is charged with the responsibility of promoting competitiveness in the Coffee Industry, Production, Processing and Branding of Kenyan Coffee and generally to regulate the Coffee Industry in the Public interest.
The Board wishes to fill the following vacant position with a dynamic, results-oriented and self driven individualScale CBK, 8- REF. CBK/PS/01/11/2012
a.) Duties and Responsibilities
The officer will be deployed in the Managing Directors’ office and will report to the Executive Secretary. The officer will be responsible for:Attending to visitors/clients, handling telephone calls, emails and appointmentsAssisting in effective management of office protocol, Public Relations and media issuesEnsuhng secunty & Confidentiality of office records and documentsMaintaining Confidential Records and filingOperating and managing office equipment in their custodyDrafting letters and typing from draftsUndertaking any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.b.) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, the applicant must:Have a Bachelors Degree in Secretarial Studies, Business and Office Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and/or a Higher National Diploma in Secretarial StudiesHave served in the grade of Personal Secretary or any other relevant & comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) yearsHave the following qualifications from Kenya National Examination Council: - Shorthand III (100-120wpm), Typewriting III (59wpm)/Computerized document processing III, Office Management III, Business English III/Communications II, Secretarial duties II and Commerce IIHave demonstrated professional competence in management of secretarial services and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.Have attended a Management Skills courseBe fluent in English and KiswahiliHave a Certificate in computer ApplicationsHave good temperamentBe a team playerInterested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications quoting the reference number on the envelope, accompanied by a detailed CV with three (3) referees and daytime telephone contacts, copies of Academic and Professional certificates & testimonials.
The applications should reach the undersigned on or before Thursday 29th November 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Coffee Board of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer & persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
The Managing Director
Coffee Board of Kenya P O. Box 30566 -00100, NAIROBI