Career Opportunities at Corporate Staffing - 2 Positions

Our client is an established Property Development & Management company in Nairobi. They seek to hire a well experienced, competent and reliable Construction Manager to oversee and manage the construction process of a range of building projects from beginning to end.

He/She will be responsible for setting and keeping schedules, monitoring finances, and making certain that the projects are completed on time and budget.

Head of Construction
Industry: Property Development
Salary: 300-350K

Responsibilities 

• Schedule the projects in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owner, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans

Qualifications 

• Degree in Building Construction / Structural Engineering
• At least 5 years’ experience in project construction management
• Proven track record of completing projects successfully
• Proven Managerial and Leadership skills
• Ability to work highly independently
• Technical skills of designing and use of various softwares
• Report writing skills
• Should be structured and organised

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Our client is fast becoming a lead in luxury living. They currently operate luxury serviced apartments in the Nairobi suburbs. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day operations of the food and beverage department and all its sections.

Responsibilities 

• Assist in the identification and implementation of staff training programs to ensure the company’s operating standards are achieved;
• Overall management, control and discipline of all F&B functions within the establishment.
• Provide leadership and guidance to employees working under him and give advice to management on costing and other financial matters.
• In charge of business forecast: Daily, Weekly & monthly sales summary monitoring and reporting.
• Continually monitor and adapt to market needs so as to ensure increase in patronage.
• General administrative duties; reports preparation and analysis and recommendation.
• Maintaining effective cost control in all areas in all areas of the F&B department.
• Management of all staff activities, setting standards, driving professionalism, providing feedback, managing performance, engendering support and building loyalty.
• Understanding of the market trends in food and beverage services and being a leader in this.
• Ensure Discipline in all stations, readiness of all stations, cleanliness, staff levels, uniforms, food presentation, buffet displays, food and drink service sequence as well as the overall standards of service, hygiene and safety.
• Advice on best practices to win and retain customers through the provision of effective and efficient operating standards.
• Ensure that all F&B areas are inspected in a timely manner and are in compliance with company’s standards by checking for quality.
• Constantly work the floor during service times to test guest feedback, and ensure constant feedback for a positive growth in the client database.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts or related field from a recognized Institution;
• Must be computer literate
• 3-5 years’ experience in Food and Beverage service with a managerial experience of not less than 2 years;
• Highly conversant with HACCP regulations as well as safety policies;
• Knowledge in budgeting, forecasting and management of costs;
• Be conversant with advanced principles of food and beverage management, revenue management and cost control