Job Opportunities at Nexus Staffing Solutions

Nexus Staffing Solutions Limited is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious luxury safari lodge in the Maasai Mara for an accomplished, hands-on and highly disciplined Head Chef.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high culinary standards and exceptional dining experiences for international guests. The role requires a commercially astute culinary professional with proven experience in luxury hospitality, kitchen team management, menu development, food costing and inventory control.

The immediate priority is to strengthen kitchen organisation, restore operational discipline and establish effective controls across the kitchen and food storeroom. The ideal candidate must therefore demonstrate strong leadership, attention to detail, integrity and the ability to deliver results in a remote safari lodge environment.

Listing of Roles (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Oversee and manage daily kitchen operations, food preparation and service delivery.
• Develop and implement varied, high-quality menus suited to international guests.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, presentation and portion sizes.
• Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies and individual guest preferences.
• Organise and maintain a clean, structured and efficient kitchen and food storeroom.
• Implement proper food storage, labelling, stock rotation and inventory management procedures.
• Conduct regular stocktakes and reconcile inventory records.
• Monitor food costs, purchasing requirements, portion control and wastage.
• Coordinate with the storekeeper and management on procurement and stock replenishment.
• Identify and report stock discrepancies, shortages and operational irregularities.
• Supervise, train, mentor and schedule kitchen staff.
• Establish clear responsibilities, performance standards and accountability within the kitchen team.
• Enforce high standards of food hygiene, sanitation, food safety and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety requirements and internal operating procedures.
• Monitor kitchen performance and implement improvements in operational efficiency and cost management.
• Liaise with the General Manager on kitchen operations, staffing, procurement and performance matters.

Requirements for Appointment

• At least five (5) years of progressive experience in professional kitchen operations.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury safari lodge, five-star hotel, boutique hotel or comparable high-end hospitality establishment.
• Relevant qualification in Culinary Arts, Food Production, Hotel Management or a related field.
• Strong expertise in international cuisine, menu development, food preparation and presentation.
• Demonstrated experience managing and supervising kitchen teams.
• Proven ability to organise kitchen operations and establish effective inventory and storeroom controls.
• Strong knowledge of food costing, stock management, purchasing, portion control and wastage reduction.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, food safety standards and HACCP principles.
• Relevant food safety training or certification will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High levels of integrity, discipline, accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver consistently high standards.
• Willingness and ability to live and work in a remote safari lodge environment.
• Immediate availability or ability to report within a short period will be an added advantage.

Remuneration: KSh 120,000 - 150,000 gross per month, depending on qualifications and experience, with accommodation and meals provided. Exceptional candidates may be considered for a higher package.

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Nexus Staffing Solutions is urgently recruiting on behalf of its client, a furniture retail store located along Ngong Road, for a confident, creative and results-driven Digital Sales & Social Media Executive.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving furniture sales through both physical customer engagement and digital platforms, with a particular focus on TikTok marketing and social commerce.

The role requires an outgoing individual with excellent communication and persuasion skills, confidence in front of a camera and the ability to create engaging product content that attracts potential customers, generates enquiries and converts online interest into actual sales.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded individual who understands how to use social media to drive business growth.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive daily furniture sales through walk-in customers, telephone enquiries and online platforms.
• Manage and actively promote the store\'s products on TikTok and other relevant social media platforms.
• Create engaging short-form videos showcasing furniture products, features, designs, prices and promotions.
• Confidently appear in product videos, conduct product demonstrations and present promotional content.
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries, comments and direct messages across digital platforms.
• Convert online enquiries and social media engagement into actual sales.
• Follow up with prospective customers, provide product information and guide them through the purchasing process.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
• Assist in developing and executing social media campaigns, promotions and product marketing initiatives.
• Monitor social media engagement, customer enquiries and sales generated through online platforms.
• Maintain updated product information and ensure accurate communication of prices, availability and product specifications.
• Work towards agreed sales targets and contribute to the store\'s overall revenue growth.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Sales, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Administration or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience in sales, retail marketing, digital marketing or customer service.
• Demonstrable understanding of TikTok and other social media platforms, particularly their use in product marketing and online selling.
• Ability to create engaging videos, product demonstrations and promotional content using a smartphone.
• Confident, outgoing and comfortable appearing in front of a camera.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, persuasion, negotiation and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to convert customer enquiries into sales and follow up on prospective buyers.
• Basic content creation, photography and video-editing skills will be an added advantage.
• Self-driven, creative, organised and results-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and meet sales and marketing targets.