Deputy Catering Manager at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job Description
The Deputy Catering manager will supervise the catering team to deliver an outstanding service to patients and clients. The person will handle administrative roles relating to food preparation, staff, inventory, maintaining operational standards and more. The professionals also plan menus with the assistance of the patients’ dietitian and kitchen staff.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement catering policies
• Ensure that the hospital catering department is well stocked at all times.
• Manage and supervise catering staff and coordinate food orders.
• Schedule catering staff shifts.
• Price menu items
• Order food supplies and catering equipment, as needed.
• Train catering staff on prep work and food plating techniques.
• Keep weekly and monthly cost reports.
• Ensure Compliance with Health & Safety Standards related to the hospitality industry.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
• Three (3) years Hands–on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes.
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage a team in a fast–paced work environment.
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends.
• At least two (2) years of proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef.

Soft Skills Required

• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Conflict management abilities

Ref No:  V/FT/38/2022

Deadline: 17th March 2022.