Job Vacancies at Emerge Egress Consulting

Role Objective

• A leading superior hotel in Machakos offering premium amenities and qualities services. It is located in an ideal prime location. The hotel seeks a talented hands on individual to assist the executive chef and run the kitchen operations and team management in an efficient manner and optimally whilst delivering exceptional cuisine.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing all day-to-day direction and guidance to the kitchen team members as directed by the Executive Chef in his absence or not.
• Meeting daily with the Executive Chef to communicate daily operational challenges & successes.
• Assisting the executive chef in implementing the kitchen operation activities.
• Partnering with Food & Beverage Managers and other Managers to create innovative and successful promotional ideas.
• Monitoring and reviewing operating criteria to improve all food preparations, presentations and menu selections, processes, techniques to enhance satisfaction.
• Participating in actual kitchen activities in achieving the set targets for the department matters sales, turnaround time, service delivery, food quality, menu, variety of menu etc.
• Fostering a collaborative professional and disciplined work environment while building mutual trust, respect and cooperation among kitchen team members
• Actively leading and participating, sharing ideas, opinions & suggestions in the weekly and daily Chefs or departmental meeting and briefings.
• Involved in active inspections of dining Restaurant, In Room Dining, Banquet, and Meeting Room set–ups to ensure that standards are done well and up to standard.
• Conducting daily walk-throughs of kitchen areas to ensure proper cleanliness, following up with the Chief Steward when needed.
• Liaising daily with Food & Beverage Managers and the Culinary team to keep open lines of communication and relay guest feedback.
• Participating in expanding on our current food offering to lead the department to the next level
• Actively recruiting unique talent to strengthen our kitchen team’s skill set.
• Communication of F& B Targets to team members and clarifying on expected role for each.
• Ensuring compliance to hotel policies, procedures, standards, health compliance, safety and sanitary practices are adhered to all by the team.
• Takes a key leadership role and accountability in budgeting and controls as directed by the executive chef or management. 
• Assists in preparing of departmental budget, inventory management, labor and operating costs expenses control and overall cost control to align with the hotel’s financial objectives. 
• Assists in appraisal of the kitchen departmental staff and ensuring set performance levels are attained, setting performance goals and standards and monitoring performance to provide timely, meaningful, and specific feedback.
• Provides hands on job training sessions & takes lead on training to the direct staff.
• Participates in preparation and analysis of financial forecasts, budgets and goals.
• Assists in ensuring that all recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly.
• In charge of ensuring that departmental meetings are organized, agendas are laid out, minutes recorded and action points/tasks are completed on time.
• Ensuring proper scheduling of weekly and annual off and leave-attendance rota for kitchen staff to ensure efficiency and optimal use of human resource.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Diploma or Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts, Food Production or relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant management experience in a similar operation with proven track record
• Experience in a busy business hotel is an added advantage.
• Conversant with Hotel systems platforms and Office Suite.
• Knowledge in HACCP.

    Key Competencies

• Up to date on culinary trends and passionate on furthering skills.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills in a fast paced kitchen environment.
• Report writing skills on purchase orders, menus, checklists, routine procedures etc
• Great Communication skills
• Service Oriented
• Active listening skills and keen to details

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Role Objective
A law firm in Nairobi seeks a proactive individual to join them in order to increase efficiency levels.

Core Duties and Responsibilities 

• In charge of correspondence and client communications and overall responsive customer service on all platforms.
• Managing an active calendar of events for the partner and other advocates while maintaining balance in the diarizing of meetings, interviews and appointments.
• Conducting legal research and writing including taking notes and typing for the partner, drafting and proofreading various legal documents.
• Assist in ensuring billing and invoicing has been done on time and resolving issues for clients and other stakeholders.
• File Management, Document organization -Ensuring that the department in charges are doing it effectively and updating the system regularly.
• Ensuring that office utilities are processed and paid on time, followed up to avoid disruption of operations.
• Coordinate logistical aspects for the partner and the office team such as accommodation, travel, visas and transfers at various points and destinations. 
• Handle all maintenance, repairs and operational issues to ensure seamless operations. 
• Act as the key liaison contact for the office between the various stakeholders such as government authorities, suppliers, clients, staff etc 
• Supervisory In charge of staff-Ensuring their issues are well handled, delegating tasks etc
• Take part in preparation of bids, tenders, proposals, presentations in order to ensure that the business development initiatives turnaround time are well achieved. 
• Preparing & coordinating various office events as needed such as tournaments, sponsorships etc. 
• In charge of overseeing operational and administrative tasks to ensure the office is functioning optimally. 
• Running personal errands for the Partner with personal errands as required.
• Representing the Partner and management in various meetings. 
• A keen eye on detail and ensuring all the digital platforms are well updated.
• Taking on a keen leadership and management role.
• Responding on behalf of the partner via mail, phone calls and other corporate communication tools
• Perform various administrative duties for partner and other staff members as required.
• In charge of preparation of administrative budgets, follow up on resources utilization reports. 
• Any other duties assigned. 

Job Specifications and Qualifications 

• Diploma in Law/Business Administration/Communication and or related field. 
• At least 2 years’ experience. 

Key Competencies 

• Flexibility
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Multitasking ability
• High Integrity 
• Research and reporting skills
• Organizational and Planning Skills

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Core Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement marketing and business development strategies and activities while keeping an active presence of execution of the firm’s revenue against the strategic plan.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential clients, new business opportunities, and trends in the legal industry.
• Identify and attend industry events, conferences and seminars to promote the firm and generate leads.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing & potential clients and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement digital marketing initiatives and online platforms including regularly updating the website.
• Identify new and follow up business opportunities for the Firm.
• Contribute to development of business plans and work with Partners to execute BD initiatives.
• Develop RFQs and RFPs and make presentations as needed through the entire process.
• Keep abreast of industry news for opportunities.
• Collect, monitor feedback and maintain a high degree of client satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership and other marketing and campaign ideas to increase brand awareness within the practices.
• Serve as point of contact during and for various office events e.g CLE events, conferences, tournaments, sponsorships, hybrid events etc
• In charge of client handling and resolving of complaints, receiving and analysis of feedback and delighting clients in response to their needs.
• Track complaints from the Firm’s clients to resolution.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications and Qualifications 

• Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in business development or marketing, preferably within a professional services environment.

Key Competencies 

• Excellent Negotiation Skills
• High Sales Skills
• Great Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidentiality.
• Tactful 
• Result oriented.
• High integrity
• Multitasking skills

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• A leading establishment in Machakos is looking for an experienced, capable and intuitive stock controller to improve the hotel operational efficiency, cost management, inventory control while ensuring stock availability, optimal use of resources and profitability in our operations.

Core Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performing daily stock takes and generating variance reports and submit to management.
• Ensure shortages are recovered promptly and have a daily, weekly  and monthly updated summary.
• Preparation of P&L statement of major banqueting events and prepare event revenue breakdown summaries
• Monitor daily food and beverage costs to ensure profitability.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and maintain accurate stock records.
• Prepare detailed financial reports on F&B costs and margins.
• Manage harmonious supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms.
• Collaborate with the kitchen and service staff to minimize wastage.
• Assist in pricing and menu engineering for optimal cost control.
• Maintenance of storage areas in compliance with safety and hygiene regulations . 
• Check and verify voids in the POS system.
• Establish sound food and beverage cost control systems and procedures consistent with high standards of quality and service
• Provide costing, control, administration support in regard to food and beverage cost to F&B Department, supervise inventory control.
• Verify the accuracy of the entries, and totals of the Daily Report and that all items received, with or without invoice, had been properly recorded.
• Ensures sustainable stock holdings and profit margin per budget is maintained.
• Ensures that receiving and issuing procedures  and performing test procedures to ensure procedures are adhered to.
• Conduct regular stock audits and reconciliations to maintain accuracy.
• Prepare and analyze inventory reports, including stock turnover and valuation reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and administer relevant hotel policies.
• Coordinate with various hotel departments to understand their inventory needs.
• Provide support and training to staff on stock control procedures.
• Assist in the development of budgets and financial forecasts related to inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements related to stock management.
• Performs additional duties as as requested by Management. 

Job Specifications and Qualifications 

• Diploma or CPA Intermediate level or related field.
• At least 3 years previous experiences within a hotel environment.
• Knowledge of Opera, Micros and SUN System.
• MS Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks) Basic Book keeping procedures.

Key Competencies 

• High Integrity
• Results-oriented approach.
• Proficient in inventory management, costing, and budgeting skiills.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent Conflict Management Skills.