About us: Ocean Basket is based at The Oval Westlands in
Nairobi.
We focus on bringing a new dimension to the Kenyan dining scene, since at our restaurant you'll find friendly people, a home - from - home feeling and great value for your hard-earned money.
We focus on bringing a new dimension to the Kenyan dining scene, since at our restaurant you'll find friendly people, a home - from - home feeling and great value for your hard-earned money.
Position: Assistant Restaurant Manager
General overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee
the managing FOH staff and having sectional meetings with staff
- Ensure
all the departments are well stocked for the day and handle their issues
and quality
- Assist
when necessary on the floor when BOH duties are completed
- Handle
disciplinary issues at the floor level and escalate when need be
- Make
restaurant supply orders to supplier and CPU accordingly
- Plan
and forecast on the stocking of products for the day
- Perform
daily banking functions
- Conduct
performance management for restaurant employees
- Ensure
all the restaurant documentations are up to date and renewed accordingly
- Manage
restaurant floor
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality
- A
team player
Position: Bartender
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare
standard mixed drinks for cocktails and other drinks.
- Ensure
all the glassware and utensils are cleaned after every use.
- Serve
wine and beer.
- Collect
payment from customers and operate a cash register.
- Serve
food to customers seated at the bar.
- Check
identification of customers to make sure they meet age requirements for
purchase of alcohol and tobacco products.
- Determine
when a customer has had too much alcohol.
- Clean
up after customers and clean work area.
- Order
and maintain liquor and bar supplies
- Keep
bar stocked with necessary beverages, food items, paper supplies,
utensils, ice, and other supplies at all times
- Arrange
bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
- Mix
and pour drinks according to prescribed recipes or portions, referring to
recipe cards as needed.
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
- Should
be able to work under minimum supervision.
- Should
be a team player
- Should
be able to work under pressure
Position: Cashier
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Take
payment in exchange of items sold
- Ensure
take away foods are wrapped well for customers
- All
transactions entered in the cash register and customers given the bill
- Issue
receipts and change to customers.
- Process
credit card and cheque payments
- Maintain
a neat, tidy and orderly work station
- Keep
track of money in the cashbox at the end and beginning of each shift
- Respond
to customers’ complaints and escalate to the supervisor if necessary
- Any
other tasks as assigned by the restaurant manager
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
- Should
be able to withstand pressure
- Should
be able to handle customer complaints
- Should
be able to work under minimum supervision
Position: Checker
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Verifying
the completeness and accuracy of the order produced.
- Maintaining
a high standard of food presentation.
- Ensuring
food is produced from the kitchen following a posted order.
- Contributing
to customer satisfaction by ensuring food is delivered promptly and well.
- Alerting
the waiting staff when the food is ready through use of the bell.
- Being
involved in the packaging of take-out orders.
- Performing
any other duties as assigned by the head chef.
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality
- A
team player
Position: Deli Hand Chef
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure
that all items are dated on arrival
- Ensure
clean serving spoons into the salads, sauces, feta and olives
- Check
that there are sufficient side plates, bowls and cutlery
- Prepare
all salads, deli starters and sauces
- Ensure
that there is enough take away containers for the day
- Clean
and sterilize all knives and cutting boards
- Follow
weekly and master cleaning schedules for deli section
- Take
salads out of cold room, remove plastic and check for freshness and
quality.
- Ensure
that your deli display looks appetizing and clean
- Ensure
that you are wearing the correct uniform and that it is clean and neat
- Place
salads in Deli fridge with a serving spoon
- Ensure
enough cut feta according to specifications
- Check
sauces: Tartar, Garlic, and Chili. Remove from containers, wash and dry
and refill sauces.
- Check
that there are no watermarks on side plates, bowls and cutlery and that
there are sufficient.
- Tartar
sauce – prep as needed.
- Check
that there is enough take away containers for salads and sauces
- Ensure
that Calamari salads are prepped for the day
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality
- A
team player
Position: Fryer Chef
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Checking
food quality and consistency always
- Ensure
that enough batter mix, spices and dry mixes is prepared daily
- Ensure
that oil is filtered and tested, ready for use
- Clean
fryer daily according to instructions
- Ensure
that back up oil is available to top up when needed
- Ensure
that the working area is clean, that you have all the utensils needed and
that your uniform is clean and neat
- Ensure
that all oil management procedures are followed.
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
- Should
be a team player
- Should
be able to withstand pressure
- Should
be able to work under minimum supervision
Position: Hostess
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Warmly
and graciously greets all guests upon arrival
- When
immediate seating is limited, records guest names and number of people in
party.
- Call
out names and number of party’s when tables are available.
- Provide
guests with estimated waiting time, always maintaining a professional,
courteous attitude when confronted with
hostile, impatient or irate guests.
- Accommodate
special seating requests for guests whenever possible.
- Seat
guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in
service stations.
- Upon
seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server’s name.
Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness.
- Maintain
supplies of mints and toothpicks at the host’s stand.
- Clean
off food and stains from the menus.
- Perform
other duties as assigned by the manager on duty.
- Appreciate
guests on exit from the restaurant and invite them to return. Relay guest
comments or suggestions to the manager on duty.
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
- Able
to handle customers
- Able
to work under pressure
- Has
impeccable etiquette
Position: Restaurant Supervisor
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Check
the store for anything broken or that needs maintenance e.g blown light
bulbs
- Managing
FOH staff and having sectional meetings with staff
- Ensure
Bar, Deli and Sushi controls and handle their issues and quality
- Handle
Stock from freezer and completion of stock sheets
- Monitor
cutlery & crockery
- Assisting
on the floor when BOH duties are completed
- Ensure
pest control and canopy cleaning
- Make
orders and check stock on delivery
- Perform
daily banking functions
- Oversee
preparation of deli and guests sitting area
- Manage
restaurant floor
- Handle
disciplinary issues at the floor level
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality.
- Can
handle pressure
- Able
to work under minimum supervision
- Leadership
skills
- Able
to work with a team
- Able
to handle staff from different ethnic backgrounds
Position: Runner
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Ensure
that all the cutlery and crockery are clean
- Ensure
all the cutlery are in their respective stations to enhance efficiency in
the restaurants
- Wipe
the restaurant areas
- Light
candles for guests tables
- Prepare
an inventory of all the cutlery and crockery
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
- Ability
to work under pressure
Position: Saucier Chef
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure
spices and marinades are made for the shift Rice, Lemon butter, Lemons,
Mussel Sauce.
- Keep
the fridge clean and stocked according to daily levels
- Cutting
of lemons
- Ensure
that all items in the fridge are covered.
- Assist
where needed with the plating of dishes and the actual preparation of
dishes.
- Check
all products before sending it out
- Preparing
correct portions using the right
- Confirm
stock levels from Filleting and store rooms.
- Check
food quality and product consistency
- Follow
weekly and master cleaning schedules for grill line Follow all correct
HACCP procedure
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Can
work under pressure
- A
team player
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
Position: Security Guard
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure
that the building/premise assigned to him is safe and secured from any
sort of contingencies and acts of violence
- Keenly
observe each and every person entering the premise and to keep an eye on
intruders
- Ensure
safety of the premise as well of the people
- Prevent
the entry of unauthorized people and prohibited articles into restricted
areas.
- To
conduct routine checks inside the building each day
- To
report all the suspicious acts happening in the premises to the relevant
authority.
- Check
each and every office and make sure that all the possible entrances and
exits are closed, and all the lights/electric equipment are switched off.
- Answer
the emergency alarms with immediate effect, and to inform the respective
department (such as fire department in case of fire) right away
- Make
detailed notes of damages to the premise or assets or of unusual
occurrences.
- Enforce
and adhere to all the rules and regulations, and to warn the violators
regarding possible consequences.
- Constantly
inspect and monitor all the security devices and equipment and to ensure
that they are not tampered with.
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Able
to handle irate and tough customers
- Able
to work under minimum supervision.
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
Position: Steward
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Keep
working area clean throughout the day
- Ensure
that the prescribed uniform is worn and is neat and clean
- Clean
dry goods store, cold room, freezer room and shelves
- Ensure
sink is always clean with clean dish rack
- Clean
bathrooms, ensure that enough soap and toilet paper is available
- Remove
all rubbish and dispose and clean dump hatch
- Wipe
all tiles and walls
- Clean
and shine all glasses
- Clean
all utensils as per procedure
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality
- A
team player
Position: Store Keeper
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Processing
of all supplier invoices, dispatch notes and delivery notes for onward
transmission to accounts office
- Manufacture
of all productions of the day in the system as per the day’s respective
production records received from butchery and sauce departments.
- Generating
cost of CPU produced products
- Generation
and verification of stock reports as assigned
- Enforcing
security measures to all stores to prevent any potential theft
- Receiving
and quality control of goods against respective invoices received
- Checking,
controlling and verifying stock movement in and out of CPU to ensure that
it is all well documented
- Keeping
track of all stock records by monitoring both physical and system Bin
Cards usage
- Monitoring
re-order levels and liaising with stores manager on the same for
replenishment.
- Team
member in the periodical stock take exercise
- Any
other duties as assigned
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Team
Player
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality
Position: Sushi Chef
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Ensure
that all items are dated on arrival
- Ensure
that all perishables are stored according to OB standards
- Clean
and filleting of Salmon and other fish for sushi purposes
- The
preparation of prawns for sushi purposes
- The
cutting and portioning of all garnish and ensuring sufficient garnish and
seafood is prepared for the day/shift
- The
counting and recording of stock pertaining to the sushi section
- Ensure
that all containers are clean and sterilized
- Ensure
that there is clean water and a clean, sterilized cloth at all times
- Ensure
that the roller mat is in good condition and is covered with clean cling
film daily
- Ensure
that your knife is sharpened regularly and stored safely
- Ensure
that your sushi display looks appetizing and clean
- Ensure
that you are wearing the correct uniform and that it is clean and neat
- Check
that there are sufficient side plates, bowls, soy sauce bottles and
chopsticks
- Ensure
that there is enough take away containers for the day
- Follow
all correct HACCP procedures.
- Clean
and sterilize all knives and cutting boards
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality
- A
team player
Position: Waiting Staff
General
overview of Duties and Responsibilities
We are
seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team.
The
successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant
operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare
the restaurant for service.
- Greets
guests at assigned tables and ensures that each guest has been explained
to the available menu
- Takes
order from the guest and puts through orders to Bar/Kitchen for
preparation
- Collects
orders when prepared and serves to guest
- Collects
all dirty cutlery and crockery from the table once guests have completed
their meal
- Offers
desserts and coffee to guests
- Maintains
a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance
- Ensure
that all items received by the guest are charged for
Qualifications
and Requirements
- A
Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or
hotel
- 20-25
years of Age
- A
minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
- Exceptional
communication skills and great customer service skills
- Excellent
culinary expertise
- Superior
food and beverage knowledge
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Exceptional
ability to multi task.
- Immaculate
personal grooming and presentation
- A
positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
- A
team player
Kindly send
your CV together with a cover letter and a passport size photo.
All
candidates must state in the heading the job title being applied for.
Interested candidates should forward their CVs to (careers@oceanbasket.co.ke) stating their current and expected gross remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of 3 referees.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
