Jobs at Accor

Job Description

• As the new Executive Chef of The MGallery Gem Forest Nairobi you will work in collaboration with our Director of Operations as well as our senior leaders & Chefs. Your responsibilities will include; designing & building menu concepts, developing chefs, and driving staff productivity and engagement. You will work in partnership with all hotel departments and take accountability for the efficient and effective operation of the kitchen and restaurant, including financial performance.
• If successful, this position will provide you the platform to showcase your exceptional culinary and leadership skills. This role will reward the right person, providing the opportunity to grow and forge a lasting career. 

Qualifications

• You will be a strong commercial operator, but most of all, it will be your passion for creating exceptional food, your understanding and interpretation of current trends and regional tastes, and your creativity, which inspires and drives the kitchen team. You'll have a large team to lead and motivate, along with maintaining the high level of service expected from all the guests. You will need excellent communication skills and experience in fast paced kitchens. 
• What sets you apart, and what will ensure success in this role, will be your ability to engage customers and drive the restaurant’s brand, by building beneficial partnerships with industry partners, media agencies and varied stakeholders. Experience within a premium establishment, working as, or with high profile restaurateurs and chefs, is an advantage. 

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Job Description

Executive Sous Chef

• Every memorable dining experience at Movenpick Hotel & Residences, Nairobi begins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. Reporting to the Executive Chef as Executive Sous Chef, you will lead our team of culinary leaders and colleagues in the banquet event, restaurant and bar operations of the Movenpick Nairobi.  Your expertise in recipe development elevates our menus while your leadership inspires and fosters our culinary talent.

What is in it for you:

• Competitive Salary
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

• Oversee the day to day operations of the Culinary Department to ensure guest satisfaction in all Venues and all Events functions in the hotel
• Assist the Executive Chef in recruiting, managing, supporting and training of our Culinary Leaders and Colleagues.
• Responsible for Culinary scheduling and forecasting to achieve budgeted labor cost results
• Liaise on all events with Food and Beverage Managers (Banquets, Venues, Stewarding) and Conference Service Managers
• Oversee a comprehensive and industry leading culinary apprenticeship program
• Guide the Culinary Team to prepare food according to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency and ensure all quality standards and food cost standards are met
• Ensure food waste is kept to a minimum through ensuring proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food
• Adhere to Food Safety guidelines ensuring that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely
• Ensuring that the kitchen work area is clean, organized and that the equipment is functional
• Promote teamwork and morale within the kitchen and with all other departments.
• Responsible for the kitchen operation in the absence of the Executive Chef

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Experience in a senior culinary leadership role for a minimum of 5 years in a comparable property.
• Diploma in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting an environment of colleague growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork and exceptional customer service.
• Current on all culinary trends and active in the furthering of his/her or her own culinary development.
• Extremely creative with strong service skills and a demonstrated ability to energize a diverse team of culinary professionals.
• Proven financial planning skills with the ability to analyze data and trends and implement strategies for improvement.

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Job Description

• To provide an effective system to track Payable Accounts for effective Cash Flow Management;
• To obtain, date-stamp and file all documents which support authorized purchases and services rendered (PRs, POs, Delivery Notes, signed Receiving Records, Contracts etc.) for matching with invoices;
• To process invoices on daily basis i.e. to match them with their authorized supporting documents & receiving records, sort and book the invoices against relevant account and departments;
• To check all the petty cash vouchers for supporting documents, validity and accuracy and posting in the accounting system for payment processing;
• To file all the paid petty cash vouchers properly for future reference;
• Provide a summary of creditors ageing report required by various Finance and Control Section personnel to prepare monthly reports;
• To review and determine all payments due and to submit the payment requests and disbursement schedule to Finance Manager for review and signature prior to the actual preparation of cheques.
• To  prepare cheque payments and submit them, with supporting documents for final approval and signatures of the Director of Finance and General Manager;
• To raise and record cheques for urgent payments;
• To prepare month-end report closing of Accounts Payable;
• To prepare monthly accruals for goods and services received but not invoiced;
• To prepare monthly provision for any major contracted services;
• To co-operate and assist in reconciling the month-end inventory book balances to actual physical counts’
• To prepare and follow-up on some balances sheet schedule as instructed including all the advanced payments;
• To have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, correct and demonstrate all duties and tasks in the assigned work[lace to the standard set;
• To ensure all files and reports are properly filed for future reference;
• To assist in carrying out quarterly, semi-annual, annual inventory of operating equipment;
• Ensure loyalty of key suppliers of the hotel, resulting to lower cost per unit.
• To assist in implanting and streaming the internal control procedures (FOCUS Audit) covering all activities of the hotel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the hotel industry preferably in luxury segment.
• Service focused with keen eye for details.
• Strong user knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Opera, Sun System or its equivalent.

Additional Information

• Should be eligible to live and work in Kenya.

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Job Description

Mission:

• Are you ready to command the vital heartbeat of our hotel's operations as a dynamic IT Manager?
• We are searching for an individual who embodies professionalism, attention to detail, and a relentless commitment to excellence. Your role will be pivotal in orchestrating the seamless operation of the hotel, ensuring every guest encounter is marked by sophistication and superior service.
• Do you have the leadership prowess and strategic mindset to guide our dedicated team, driving innovation and excellence in every aspect?

Main Duties:

• To be involved in day-to-day audit work on operation and to advice the Director of Finance for any uncharacteristic happenings.
• To provide a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service at all times, following ACCOR Standards of Performance.
• To have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, correct and demonstrate all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work to the standard set.
• To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different sub departments of the Accounting & Finance Department or any other Department of the hotel as assigned.
• To perform all duties and tasks when rotated or assigned to another Department as per established standards for that Department.
• To be fully conversant with all services and facilities offered by the hotel.
• To assist authorized users in relation to operation of the hotel’s IT system hardware, various modules and supporting personal computers.
• To ensure that preventive maintenance required by any IT equipment in the hotel is carried out appropriately.
• To coordinate the timely repair and return to service of any faulty systems or items of equipment.
• To establish and implement procedures to ensure the backup of data in any IT system.
• To rebuild data corrupted by either hardware or software faults.
• To coordinate the investigation and timely handling of any software fault reports or enhancement requests.
• To set up emergency procedures to continue the operation of the hotel in the event of system failure.
• Is responsible for compliance of the Hotel with Accor IT Security Policy and General Data Protection.
• Is responsible for the backup of all relevant user-generated data, be it part of the general system or personal systems.
• He/she assures that always-relevant backup policies are duly respected and the system reaches the highest level of security.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in an international hotel brand.
• Strategic thinker, results-driven, process-oriented, and attentive to details. 
• Able to inspire and motivate a team, providing clear direction, development, and guidance to achieve revenue goals.
• Change instigator, positive influencer, strong communicator, and team collaborator.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to anticipate business needs.
• Able to build and develop relationships with the business partners, and intermediaries.
• Able to establish strong rapport with the key stakeholders to ensure there is alignment on the strategic direction of the hotels.
• Fluency in English.
• Adaptable, self-motivating individual with the ability to bring others along the journey.
• Strong decision-making skills, calm under pressure, and able to prioritize workflows.

Additional Information

• Should be eligible to live and work in Kenya.