Wilderness Lodges is a leading hotelier with three properties in the best locations afforded by Kenya's renowned game reserves, the Maasai Mara and Samburu, As part of our client's organizational change process, we are looking for four exceptional individuals for the following vacancies.
FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER (2 positions)
Keekorok and Samburu Game Lodge
Job Purpose
To be overall responsibility for food production and food service processes, by managing and coordinating the operations in the kitchen, restaurant and bars to ensure high culinary, and ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
Key Tasks
- Develop and implement Food & Beverage performance standards and standard operating procedures
- Develop and implement budgetary and cost control initiatives which will deliver an effective, quality driven and sustainable Food & Beverage operation
- Continually monitor and control the use of operating equipment
- Manage the Food & Beverage inventory and ensure adequate stock levels, and to minimise spoilages and breakages
- Assess staffing needs, manage employee performance, and recommend training and development needs in consultation with the Unit Manager, and in compliance with the Human Resource Policies and Procedures.
Applicants must have a degree/diploma in hospitality management, or other relevant qualification and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a management position. In addition, applicants should demonstrate effective leadership, strategic and financial planning, interpersonal and conflict management skills.
ROOMS MANAGER
(2 positions - Keekorok and Samburu Game Lodge)
Job Purpose
To be overall responsibility for managing and coordinating front office, housekeeping and laundry operations and ensure high customer service levels and strict adherence to standard operating procedures.
Key Tasks
- Develop and implement performance standards in line with best practice and ensure compliance to such standards by the front office, housekeeping and laundry teams
- Prepare and manage departmental budgets; ensure adequate controls and cost saving initiatives are implemented
- Monitor and review daily departmental works, review monthly returns and ensure reports are submitted on time
- Assess staffing needs, manage employee performance, and recommend training and development needs in consultation with the Unit Manager, and in compliance with the Human Resource Policies and Procedures.
Applicants must have a degree/diploma in front office management, or other relevant qualification and a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role. In addition, applicants should have excellent people management and organisation skills. Attention to detail, customer service and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
What does Wilderness Lodges offer to its employees?
- HR policies which promote fairness and equity in the workplace
- Competitive reward and benefit structure
- Training and development opportunities
- Career development opportunities due to the organisation's expansion plans
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
PO Box 641 6 -001 00 Nairobi
Email: recruit @ adeptsystems.co.ke
Website: www.adeptsys.biz
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
