Nairobi Java House Jobs in Kenya

Nairobi Java House Jobs in Kenya
Nairobi Java House, a leading chain of restaurants in Nairobi, is expanding and is looking for talented & experienced individuals to fill the following positions:

Unit Chef

Duties & Responsibilities:
    * Responsible for day to day kitchen operations of any one of the outlets ensuring high standards of food and beverage production;
    * Maintaining proper food handling and storage procedures;
    * Schedule staff and oversee production to ensure adequate coverage of the kitchen while maintaining labour and food costs within mutually agreed upon budget objectives
    * Be responsible for ordering all food and related supplies from approved suppliers, consistent with Company procedures and Departmental guidelines.
    * Conduct regular inventory counts
    * Meets daily production needs and ensures the kitchen is running smoothly, maintains high health, safety and sanitation standards.
    * Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications and Experience

    * Diploma in Food production from Utalii College or equivalent with minimum 5 years experience in similar position.
    * Excellent planning and coordinating skills.
    * Strong leadership skills and hands-on approach with strong communication skills.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
    * Assist Restaurant Manager in managing the restaurant business
    * Maintaining high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety;
    * Involved in motivating and developing team members and enforce workplace procedures to ensure desired skill levels
    * Manages the restaurant service, focusing on regular contact with our guests
    * Strictly adhere to the par stocks for all operating equipment, supplies, inventory, and to ensure that the outlet is adequately equipped.
    * Implement operational standards in the restaurant and that ensure brand integrity is maintained.
    * Handle finances of the restaurant during shifts, including floats and banking.
    * Conducts regular spot checks in all service and counter areas

Qualifications and Experience

    * Diploma in hospitality from a reputable institution (Utalii or a reputable University)
    * 3 years working experience preferably in a quality restaurant establishment
    * Customer service training is an added advantage
    * Must be confident with strong communication skills and be able to utilize those skills in a multi-cultural environment.
    * Excellent planning and coordinating skills.
    * Strong leadership skills and hands-on approach with strong communication skills.

Senior Accountant

Duties & Responsibilities:

    * Maintaining the fixed asset ledger
    * Supervise and ensure completeness of data transfers from stock to accounting systems
    * General ledger management under SUN system
    * Review of daily trading reports, especially cost of sales
    * Accounting for imports
    * Other supervisory roles delegated by the Financial Accountant

Qualifications and Experience

    * Qualified Accountant with CPA(II) and above or its equivalent
    * Bachelor of Commerce degree, or its equivalent from a recognized university
    * Good understanding of financial accounting including best accounting practices
    * A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience
    * Excellent analytical and report writing skills
    * Hands on Knowledge and skills in using MC and SUN systems will be an added advantage
    * Proficiency in advanced MS Office and accounting packages
    * Good Interpersonal and communication skills
    * High level of Integrity and accuracy
    * Experience in the hospitality industry will be an added advantage

Interested applicants should submit their application letter together with detailed curriculum vitae (CV) indicating names and contact addresses of three referees, current & expected remuneration to the undersigned not later than 20th August 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Kindly address your application to:

The Managing Director,
Nairobi Java House,
P. O. Box 21533 – 00505,
Nairobi

or via email md@nairobijavahouse.com