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Instructor Chef
Key Responsibilities/Tasks
- Prepare a variety of dishes according to established recipes and menus, ensuring consistent quality and taste.
- Manage food inventory and ordering.
- Assist food production faculty with activities related to training of food production students.
- Maintain professional conduct and act as a role model for students.
- Portion and plate dishes with attention to detail and presentation.
- Checking the taste, presentation, and temperature of dishes to meet pre-defined standards
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to all food safety and sanitation standards.
- Follow established kitchen procedures and protocols to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
- Adapt to changing menu requirements and special requests from guests.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
- Diploma or relevant professional training
- Proven experience as a Chef Instructor or similar role.
- Must be able to prepare starters, main courses and a variety of desserts[pastries]
- Strong command of fundamental culinary techniques and a passion for sharing culinary knowledge.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively teach and mentor trainees.
- Strong work ethic and dedication to providing exceptional training experiences
- Ability to create a positive and motivating learning environment.
- Patience and adaptability to work with students of different skill levels.
Restaurant Supervisor /Headwaiter
Key Responsibilities/Tasks
- Leading and supervising wait staff.
- Ensuring smooth service flow.
- Handling guest inquiries and complaints.
- Maintaining a clean and inviting dining environment.
- Fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff, promoting professionalism, and addressing any conflicts or issues amongst the team.
- Scheduling staff training, providing feedback for improvement.
- Managing inventory and supplies.
- Cash handling and reconciliation.
- Creating reports on sales, labor costs, inventory levels, and other relevant data as required by the university.
- Upholding all health and safety regulations to ensure a safe dining environment for all guests.
- Representing the restaurant professionally when interacting with vendors, delivery personnel.
- Adapting to changing situations and solving problems efficiently to maintain smooth operations.
- Work closely with the chef to ensure the restaurant is profitable.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
- Diploma or certificate in food and beverage service.
- Experience; require at least 3 years of experience as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of food and beverage service.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
- Computer literacy: Familiarity with basic point-of-sale systems and restaurant management software.
- Professionalism and positive attitude.
Method of Application
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line of the email address the postiion applying for. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 to:
Director Administration,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-csob@usiu.ac.ke