Contemporary Restaurant Unit Supervisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

A contemporary restaurant specializing in premium authentic, nutritious and hearty Kenyan cuisine is recruiting for a Unit Supervisor.
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Start date: Immediate

Main Responsibilities

• In charge of all full-time, casual and trainee waiters/resses working within his/her section
• Training of waiters in the use of computerized point of sale system, wine and bar knowledge, food and menu knowledge and top class service techniques
• Tasking staff working under him by coming up with the outlets opening and closing duties and distributing each among staff.
• In charge of all restaurant, bar and conference hall inventory including chairs, tables, cutlery, crockery and crystals
• Recommends staffing requirements in the Restaurant and bar
• Ensures the restaurant is clean at all times including all the windows, wall hangings and drinks cabinet
• Inspects the food before it goes to the guest and ensures it is of the right quality and quantity
• Arranges and holds briefings on a daily basis before service
• Ensures the safety and proper use of all the equipment within the restaurant including Television sets, fridges, computers and all other electronics
• Responsible for all restaurant keys and the restaurant safety
• Reports any repairs to the management for necessary action
• Performs any other duties as may be required by management or superiors

Scope of Duties

• In charge of the respective department he is placed under
• Oversee the smooth running of the Bar, the Restaurant and all other Food and Beverage outlets
• Welcoming guests warmly and ensuring their comfort in all the food and beverage outlets.
• Budgets and plans for all the departments under him
• Manages all staff working under him to ensure top class service and proper execution of duties at all times
• Helps in menu planning and development in conjunction with the Chef and the Food & Beverage Manager
• Comes up with ways of promoting sales and maintaining profits

Qualification Experience and Competencies

• Diploma in food and beverage service and sales or Service Advanced from a recognized institution
• Two years’ work experience on supervisory level in a three or four star hotel
• Work experience as a waiter or barman a must
• Good computer skills
• Passion for customer service and staff motivation
• Positive attitude, has a team spirit and highly flexible
• High degree of honesty and Integrity
• Good analytical skills
• Good knowledge of all types of drinks and cocktail mixiology
• Able to work efficiently under pressure

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their online application on or before 13th March 2015 athttp://goo.gl/T8sryH. 

CVs WITHOUT salary requirements will NOT be considered