Avanti Restaurant jobs in Kenya

A new chain of restaurants will soon be opening its first branch in Westlands.

We are looking to fill the following positions with charming, outgoing, customer friendly professionals.


We have openings for the following positions:
Restaurant Manager

Job Description;

• Supervises the functioning of all services and kitchen staff, facilities, sales and costs, to ensure maximum restaurant profit is achieved.
• Controls and analyses, on an on-going basis, in order to optimize the following:
• Quality levels of product and service
• Guest satsfaction
• Operating costs
• Sanitation and cleanliness (hygiene)
• Coordinates and supervises the preparation, presentation and service of food products to ensure the highest quality at all times.
• The Food and Beverage par stocks. Approves all purchases and other food and beverage items in accordance with restaurant quality and quantity standards.
• Conducts weekly restaurant meetings relating to, but not limited to, the following:
• Overall Food and Beverage financial results and profitability
• Projected business
• Operations results and problems
• Changes in procedures
• New management policies
• Quality improvement
• Sales improvement
• Productivity improvement
• Production time
• Implements a daily, weekly and monthly checklist for all restaurant section. Ensures proper follow-up to attain maximum quality and efficiency.
• Interacts with individuals outside the hotel including, but not limited to, customers, suppliers, government officials, competitors and other members within his/her locality.
• Prepares detailed induction program for new staff
• Ensures training needs analysis of staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet the staff needs
• Conducts probation and formal performance appraisal in line with company guidelines.
• Maintains up to date staff attendance records ,duty Rota and approves leave requests etc
• Coaches, counsels and disciplines staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance
• Manage the Restaurant’s expenses in staff, utilities etc
• Participates in preparation of the Restaurant’s strategic plan, marketing plan and goals program
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers

Requirements

• Knowledge of Micros system
• Minimum Diploma in Hospitality management
• Must have 3-5 years experience in restaurant, 2 years in supervisory or managementposition
• Must have excellent people skills.
• Integrity, honesty and accountability in all areas
• Must be ready to work varied hours/days and s even on weekends.
• Team builder
• Can work under pressure and meet dead lines

Cashier/Waiter/Waitress

Job Description

This position requires excellent consistent customer services for all our customers. This includes

• Greeting and welcoming customers entering the restaurant
• Collecting orders from the Kitchen and Bars, returns used plates, glass and silver to dishwashing area.
• Sets and clears tables ensuring as per restaurant standards
• Ensuring that personal hygiene, grooming, appearance and restaurant uniform is to the required standard.
• Be polite, courteous and efficient in dealing with guests, restaurant staff and management.
• Knows and uses correct terminology and procedure of service
• Serves meals/drinks/desserts to guests, presents bills and accepts payments under the supervision of the Cashier.
• Ability to interact with customers and knows the customers names and preferences concerning food & beverages.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Swahili,
• Minimum certificate in F&B service from a reputable institution
• 1-2 years of restaurant service experience.
• Ability to use micros system efficiently (after training).
• Must have excellent interpersonalskills and sales skills.
• Knowledge and have interest in F&B service
• Must be honesty and accountable
• Must be ready to work varied hours/days and even on weekends/holidays

Chefs/Cooks

Job Description

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Cooking and seasoning food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and to look pleasant and presentable.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roaster to ensure that utilities are being used efficiency & effective
• Estimate expected food consumption; then requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from central stores.
• Ability to maintain a clean working production area.
• Consult with chef/group chefs to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs

Requirements

• Ability to communicate English and Swahili,
• Minimum certificate in food production from a reputable institution
• 1-2 years of restaurant production experience.
• Must be able to use varies kitchen tools and equipments
• Knowledge and have interest in food and food production
• Must be honesty and accountable
• Must be ready to work varied hours/days and even on weekends/holidays

Application, updatedCV with current references and a passport size photograph should be sent by email to: jobs@avantigroup.co.ke