Jobs in Kenya for Catering Manager, Senior Receptionist, Warehouse and Distribution

Catering Manager

Reporting to the General Manager
The Catering Manager shall:

• Develop strategies to enhance operational performance of the organization’s staff catering units.
• Develop catering budgets and achieve quantifiable cost savings through documented efficiency plans.
• Manage procurement for the catering department and control catering inventory.
• Determine the optimal workforce, advice on recruitment of personnel for the catering department.
• Develop and execute staff performance reviews, identify capacity gaps and develop training programs to bridge those gaps.

Qualifications, skills and Competencies required:

• Be a holder of a diploma in hotel management or F&B service advanced certificate from Kenya Utalii College.
• Be a qualified chef.
• Be certified in accountancy.
• Have a minimum of Three (3) years experience in a similar position.
• Have a good command of computer applications.
• A hospitality degree from a recognized university will be an added advantage.

Senior Receptionist

Reporting to the General Manager
The Receptionist shall:

• Maintain high standards of customer service at the reception by ensuring all enquires are responded to in a courteous and timely manner and all visitors are treated with great respect.
• Supervise receptionists and cleaners within the reception area.

Qualifications, skills and Competencies required:

• Be a holder of a higher diploma in Secretarial studies/business and Office management or equivalent qualifications.
• Have served a minimum of three (3) years as a senior receptionist or an equivalent position in a reputable organization.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Should be proficient with computers.
• Ability to work with and lead a team.

Warehouse and Distribution Manager

Reporting to the General Manager
The Warehouse and Distribution Manager shall:

• Develop, revise and implement operational policies in line with legal requirements and business objectives.
• Reduce internal working capital held in stocks by reducing the lead time, working with suppliers to improve reliability and thereafter reduce inventory.
• Provide customer focus and improve Customer service levels.
• Continually optimize inbound and outbound Logistics costs.
• Optimize cost base of sourced materials by challenging the status looking at alternative modes of operations.
• Drive continuous departmental improvements through optimization of team effectiveness and efficiencies of procedures and processes.

Qualifications, skills and Competencies required:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supplies and an Advanced Diploma in supplies management from a recognized institution.
• Be a registered member of the Kenya Institute of Supply Management.
• Have a served as a senior Warehouse/Store Manager of reputable organization dealing in FMCG for a minimum of Five (5) years.
• A high level of integrity, good analytical and report writing skills
• Have strong management and organizational skills
• Be proficient in computer applications

If you believe and can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the above criteria, please submit your application along with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, email address and telephone contacts to reach us on or before 21st September 2012.

Addressed to: DN/A. 1371, P.O. Box 49010 – 00100, Nairobi

Please indicate on the envelop the position you are applying for.