Wanji’s Food Industries Jobs in Kenya

Wanji’s Food Industries is a local indigenous Kenyan owned company.

It was thus founded on the promise of offering the consumer a wide range of healthy, great tasting and fun convenient foods that fit into a healthy lifestyle yet offer the taste and convenience of popular foods.

Our vision is “To be the most trusted healthy foods company”

We are looking to fill the following positions;

1. Sales Executives
4 positions

• Diploma and higher.
• With sales and marketing training.
  
  
• 3 years experience in FMCG.

2. Production Technician

• Experience in maintenance and repair of production equipments preferred.
• Diploma or certificate in mechanical or production engineering.

3. Electrical and Electronics Technician

• Experience in electronics and electrical work in a factory setting preferred.
• Must have knowledge of packaging machines.
• Diploma or higher in electrical and electronics engineering

4. Factory Manager

• Preferably with a degree in food science.
• Experienced in food production, quality assurance, as well as implementation of ISO, HACCP and GMP.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a busy dry food factory.

5. National Sales Manager

• Reporting to the CEO, the person will be responsible for growing sales in Nairobi and the regions.
• Must have a degree in marketing, engineering or food science.
• Should have at least 5 years sales and marketing experience with a reputable FMCG company in Kenya.

Attractive remuneration offered including share options, commissions and bonuses.

Email application and CV to info@wanjis.com by Friday 8th October 2010 indicating the position applied for.

Please do not attach copies of certificates.

Emails with large attachments will be deleted.

Siaya Institute of Technology Jobs and Careers

Cateress/Caterer

Qualifications

• Diploma in Catering and Housekeeping from Kenya polytechnic or its equivalent
• Thirty Five years and above
• Experience:3-5 years in busy learning institution

Duties

• Responsible for preparation of students' meals and any other institutional catering function.
• Able to work as a team and supervise Kitchen staff effectively
• Responsible for maintaining kitchen hygienic standards
• Responsible for purchase, efficient maintaining of Kitchen store and equipment.
• Responsible for training and supervision of kitchen staff.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

The interested candidates to forward their handwritten application letter and detailed C.V to reach the under mentioned not later than 10th April 2009.

Human Resource Officer

Applicant should hold a minimum of diploma in Human Resource management or its equivalent from a registered institution. He/she should posses excellent skills in written and spoken English and Kiswahili. Should be computer literate and be 35 years and above.

Experience

• Knowledgeable in labour laws
• At least 5 years experience as a Human Resource professional in a busy organization, and experience in working with Senior Management teams.
• Experience in manpower planning recruitment, selection as well as development and implementation of training plans and programmes
• Ability to effectively manage employee relations so as to ensure a harmonious working environment.

Your application should enlist an update of CV, highlight relevant experience.

Only those who qualify should apply in writing attaching copies of relevant academic certificates, testimonials and telephone number to reach the under mentioned not later than 15th April 2009.

The Principal/BOG, Secretary
Siaya Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 1087 - 40600,
Siaya

National Consultant: Food and Input Prices, commodity flows and Markets Analyst

Terms of Reference
National Consultant: Food and Input Prices, commodity flows and Markets Analyst
April 2009 – December 2009 (9 months)

1. Introduction
Soaring food prices and shortages of staple maize have increased the need for monitoring and analysis of commodity and input prices in Kenya. The existing Kenya Food Security Meeting, and Market group as well as other coordination structures at the level of the UN require active FAO participation as the key provider of information. The food security information team is engaged with the roll-out of the IPC in Kenya and the region, together with analysis work with ALMRP and the Drought Management Initiative (DMI).

The volatile price situation in the world and more specifically in the region and Kenya require constant monitoring for informed policy decisions. FAO has the mandate to monitor commodity prices, regional trade and the impact of prices on vulnerable livelihoods as a means to inform self and partners in the food security and donor communities.


2. Terms of Reference
2.1. Purpose
The purpose of the consultancy is to establish a system for data collection, analysis and management that will provide up to date information relating to commodity and input prices and marketing in Kenya and the region;.

2.2. Duties
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Coordinator ISFP -SFE and the direct supervision of FAO Representative for Kenya, in collaboration with all relevant partners, the consultant will:
o Work in collaboration with the food security information team to develop a system to collate and analyse data and information relating to food and input prices in Kenya and the region. This will include developing systems and networks to carry out basic data analysis of identified commodities; monitoring specific markets; monitoring cross border trade and regional markets. Direct contact with data providers such as the Ministry of Agriculture, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, RATIN and other partners including the private sector will be a requirement.
o Develop a method, based on existing models, for quantifying the impact on food prices on the main livelihood profiles across the country.
o Assimilate food and markets information and produce a template for a regular monthly and quarterly briefs on food and input prices in Kenya for use by FAO Kenya and REOA, and the wider food security community.
o Design/develop a database for the different food commodity indicators to aid data analysis, retrieval, storage and management.
o Provide technical input to the project as required, and
o undertake other related activities within the consultant’s expertise as requested by the Project Manager, or FAO Representative in Kenya.

2.3. Expected Outputs
¨ A fully developed monitoring, analysis, data management and reporting system for food prices, inputs and marketing in Kenya;
¨ A template for a monthly and quarterly briefs is developed on food and input prices in Kenya
¨ A data management system is developed for storage and retrieval.

2.4. Qualifications and Competences
o At least a first Degree in a relevant subject (food security, agricultural economics or rural development).
o At least 5 years of relevant experience in the development assistance field; agricultural extension
o Proven analytical capacity and data management skills; experience in biometrics, and tools such as SPSS or other relevant statistical packages
o Good computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets including charting data, and database management; GIS skills. Desk Top Publishing experience is desirable
o Excellent written and spoken English and understanding of Kiswahili.

2.5. Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya

2.6. Duration: 9 months

Application letter and Curriculum Vitae should be sent to :

FAO Representative in Kenya
P. O. Box 30470 – 00100
GPO, Nairobi

Email: FAO-KE@fao.org

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) Jobs and Careers

We are the Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG). We own, operate and franchise more than 4,150 hotels, offering close to half a million guest rooms in over 100 countries.

Be part of the world's most global hotels group

Our core purpose: Great Hotels Guests Love


What's your passion? Whether you're into playing the guitar, singing or rowing at IHG we're interested in YOU.

At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.

Currently the Intercontinental Nairobi has vacant career opportunities for:

• Information Technology Department
  

1. Assistant Systems Manager

• Engineering Department
  

1. Assistant Chief Engineer
   
2. Maintenance Engineer

• Food & Beverage Department

1. Food & Beverage Director Assistant
2. Food & Beverage Manager
   
3. Executive Chef Pastry
   
4. Chef Restaurant Manager

• Housekeeping & Laundry Department
  

1. Assistant Executive Housekeeper

• Inter Fitness Centre
  

1. Health Club Manager

In return we'll give you a generous financial and benefits package and the chance to work with a great team of people.

Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

At IHG we are committed to developing our team and managing our talent and would encourage interested individuals to apply for available career opportunities.

To view and apply current career opportunities, visit www.ihg.com/careers and upload your application and CV. Only online applications will be accepted.

What's your passion? Whether you are into baking, playing the saxophone or painting, at IHG we are interested in YOU.

Hotel Jobs Opportunities

An upcoming hotel in Western Province is seeking to fill the following positions:

1) Hotel Manager

2) Assistant Hotel Manager

3) Food & Beverage Manager

4) Food Production Manager

5) Account Manager

6) House Keeper

Qualification:

Must have obtained at least a mean grade of ‘C’ in ‘O’ level plus formal training in the respective field and have 3 years working experience.

If interested and qualified, send your application with C.V and include your daytime telephone contact to:

Email: westgatekenya @ gmail.com

Or

The Advertiser

P O Box 1080 Mumias

So as to reach by 20th March 2009

Manufacturing Company Job Vacancies

we are a progressive and ISO 9001-2000 certified Manufacturing Company involved in manufacture and marketing of a wide range of fast moving consumer goods, we invite applications from suitably qualified and result oriented individuals to fill the following positions.

1. MARKETING MANAGEMENT TRAINEES

REQUIREMENTS

• Aged between 23 and 30 yrs.
• B.Com Marketing/B.A. Economics with at least 2nd Class honours upper Division
• Fresh Graduates or those with 1 to 2 years experience in selling fast moving consumer products.
  

These are challenging positions requiring self-motivated individuals with proven ability to work independently. The successful candidates will undergo on-the-job training before being posted to any of our sales territories.

2. CATERER

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the caterer will coordinate and supervise the Catering and Housekeeping services in the Company.

REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate in Hotel / institutional management from a recognized institution (preferably Kenya utalii College)
• Strong bias in hospitality management especially in catering, and service of beverages.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Ability to plan activities and ensure prompt and efficient service delivery
• Demonstrate creativity
• Over 5 years experience in food preparation & service in a busy establishment (catering for over 400people,including executives).
• Over 30 years old.

Applicants stating current salary along with a detailed CV including daytime telephone contact, Photostat copies of certificates and testimonials, names of three referees and recent passport size photographs should be sent to:-

The Advertiser
DNA /167
P.O. BOX 49010- 00100
NAIROBI

To reach on or before 6th March 2009.

Mombasa Continental Resort Vacancies

Set on 8.3 acres on 300 meter beach front of Shanzu along the north coast of Indian Ocean shores. 18 kms north of Mombasa Island , seeks to recruit dynamic and result-oriented individuals to fin the following positions:-

Sales & Marketing Manager - MCR/HR/JB-006

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for overseeing and implementing all Sales and Marketing activities in line with the Hotel's business strategy and annual revenue targets

Minimum Qualifications/Competencies/Experiences/Personal Attributes:

• Degree and professional qualification in Sales & Marketing management from a recognised institution.
  
• At least 5 years experience at a senior level in Sales & Marketing, preferably in a 4 or 5 star hotels with proven track record.
  
• Ability to develop and implement sales & marketing strategies.
  
• Excellent knowledge of pricing, budgeting and forecasting.
  
• Have sound understanding of the industry trends and developments
  
• Able to successfully negotiate commercial outcomes and secure new business.
  
• Strong Team Player with unquestionable integrity.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skiffs.
  
• Able to motivate and lead effective teams.

Sales & Marketing Executives - MCR/HR/JB/007

JOB PURPOSE:
Working closely with the Sales & Marketing Manager maximise sales potential of the Hotel through development of existing relationships, successful retention and renewal of existing customer contracts and proactively generating new business for the Hotel.

Minimum Qualifications/Competencies/Experiences/Personal Attributes:

• Degree in Sales & Marketing from a recognised institution.
  
• Minimum 2 years sales experience preferably in a 5 or 4 star hotel.
  
• Good communicator and dynamic personality.
  
• Computer literate.
  
• Possess strong negotiation skills with ability to secure new business.
  
• Team player and highly motivated.

F&B MANAGER - MCR/HR/J 8/008

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for leading and developing the Hotels Food and Beverage team to offer exceptional standards and service to our customers

Minimum Qualifications/Competencies/Experiences/Personal Attributes:

• Minimum Diploma in Hotel Management from Utalii College or a similar reputable institution.
  
• At least 4 years experience in F&8 Management in a 5 or 4 star hotel.
  
• Computer Literacy on MS Office suite and knowledge of Micros Point of Sale System.
  
• Possess strong supervisory and administration skills.
  
• Strong team player with unquestionable integrity.
• Able to identify, organise and conduct departmental trainings for staff under his/her supervision in response to required service standards.
  
• Possess ability to work on their own initiative in a hands-on -role

The Salaries for these roles are negotiable and will reflect an individuals experience and competence to date

HOW TO APPLY
Complete application (cover letter) accompanied by an updated CM should be e-mailed not later than 30th December 2008 to hrm @ mcr.kengahotels.co.ke

LAICO Regency Nairobi Jobs and Careers

LAICO Regency Nairobi, a member of LAICO Hotels and Resorts is inviting applications from qualified persons to fill the following positions:-

MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

1. Rooms Division Manager
2. Food & Beverage Manager
3. Human Resource Manager
4. Chief Engineer
5. Sales & Marketing Manager
6. Front Office Manager
7. Chief Security Officer

OTHER POSITIONS

1. Room Attendants
2. Waiters
3. Kitchen Stewards
4. Security Officers
5. Housekeepers
6. Cooks
7. Maintenance Technicians
8. Receptionists

We are an equal opportunity employer and have the passion to offer our guests in all parts of our Hotels, our generous Hospitality/ best quality service and personal care. We offer highest International Standards, based on performance process and skilled staff, dedicated to success.

If you are qualified for the above, please submit your application, CV, and copies of certificates indicating daytime telephone contact and current remuneration- to:

THE GENERAL MANAGER
LAICO Regency Nairobi
P.O. Box 57549 - 00200
Nairobi - Kenya.
Email: gm @ laicoregencyhotel.co.ke

Applications must be sent in not later than December 5th 2008. Only successful applicants will be contacted

Bakery Job Vacancies

We are a well established bakery in Western Kenya seeking to recruit qualified and competent individuals for the positions of:

1. Pastry Chef
2. Confectioner

REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates must meet the following:

• At least 3 years experience in a similar position.
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to introduce new products and ideas
• Holders of diplomas and certificates will have an added advantage

If you meet these requirements send your detailed C.V. and contacts by latest 15th December 2008 to the address below:

The Manager
P.O. Box276-40100
KISUMU

Mill Bakers Limited Jobs and Careers

MILL BAKERS LIMITED
Outering rd, Ruaraka off Thika rd (former Rafiki EPZ)
P.O. Box 59603-00200 Nairobi Kenya
Tel: +254 (020) 8565006/7
Fax: +254 (020) 8565008
e-mail: info @ millbakers.com.
web: www.millbakers.com

"Cake Bakers with a Difference"

Mill Bakers Limited is a well established Bakery, seeking to recruit dynamic and result oriented professionals for the positions below:

1. Cake Designers
2. Sales personnel
3. Bakery trainees

Requirements:

• 18-25years.
• Bakery training will be an added advantage

Please send your detailed CV and contacts to the undersigned below address: No phone calls please.

P.O Box 59603-00200
Nairobi

Wilderness Lodges Job Vacancies

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.

Requirements
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.

Requirements
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

Applications must include a detailed motivation letter, curriculum vitae highlighting relevant experience and contact details including an email address and daytime contact telephone number by end of business Friday 28th November 2008. The interview process will include psychometric assessments.

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
PO Box 641 6 -001 00 Nairobi
Email: recruit @ adeptsystems.co.ke
Website: www.adeptsys.biz
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Members Club Job Positions

A medium sized Members Club wants to fill the following positions

1. Club Accountant
Reporting to the club Secretary

Minimum requirements

• Minimum KCSE with CPA II
• Management skills with at least 5 years experience in the hospitality industry
• Duties will include assisting the Club Secretary with day to day running of the club and maintaining accurate and up to date books of accounts.
• Must be honest, trustworthy, team player and able to work with least supervision.

2. Head Cook

Reporting to the food and beverage manager

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum KCSE with relevant training as a cook from a recognized college.
• At least five (5) years relevant experience and ability to supervise brigade of over 10 people
• Should have knowledge of developing menus, write and cost A-la carte Menus and ability to institute effective food control measures.
• Should be honest, trustworthy, team player with leadership skills.

Application with detailed CV, working history and names of three referees should be sent to:

Labour Liaison Manager
P.O Box 2118-10100
Nyeri

So as to reach him on or before 25th November 2008

Pastry/Bakery Maker Job

A fast food restaurant urgently requires to fill the above position. The ideal candidate should be:

• Aged 25-35yrs
• Diploma in Pastry/Bakery
• At least 3 years experience

Interested candidates should submit their applications attaching their CVs and testimonials on or before 24th November, 2007 to:

The Advertiser Private Bag,
Naivasha