Jobs at Superior Homes

Responsible for designing buildings to create unique and well organizaed structures. Their duties include meeting with clients to discuss their vision, drawing up building plans and modifying their designs throughout the biulding process to maximize structural integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Interpretation of clients’ requirements.
• Preparing sketch/scheme designs and producing working drawings/construction details and 3Ds.
• Preparation of specification notes and schedules for all types of Architectural buildings and work programmes.
• Ensuring that Engineering and other specialists’ Drawings conform to the Architects’ Drawings.
• Measurements and preparation of drawings of existing buildings and sites.
• Carrying out post contract administration.
• Supervising construction works.

Requirements:

• Proficient in drafting and designing in ArchiCAD and AutoCAD.
• Able to produce 3D renders.
• Good in free hand design.
• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Be registered as a graduate member by the relevant professional body e.g. BORAQs.
• Be registered as a graduate member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK).
• Have demonstrated professional competence and administrative ability in the line of duty.
• Must have worked in the field for a minimum of 3 years.
• Have strong numeracy, financial management and negotiation skills.
• Possess business etiquette with a strong work ethic, high level of integrity, results oriented, and ability to deliver under pressure.
• Be conversant with Microsoft Office and other relevant computer-based costing and design Packages.
• Have demonstrated professional competence and administrative ability in the line of duty.

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The executive head chef will be primarily responsible for all food production including that consumed at all our restaurants, banquet functions, weddings, events, conferences and other outlets. Your key rolls will include developing menus, managing food costs, food purchase specifications and recipes, supervise and lead the kitchen staff, develop and monitor your budgets and maintain the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities:
Develop and plan menus for the restaurants and as/when requested to.
Schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted cost goals.
Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.
Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
Establish controls to minimize food and supply wastage.
Safeguards all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.
Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistent high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu selling prices.
Prepares necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; projects annual food, labor and other costs and monitors actual financial results; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met.
Attends food and beverage staff and management meetings.
Consults with the General Manager about food production aspects of special events being planned.
Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.
Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained.
Interacts with Food and Beverage team and General Manager to assure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of members and guests.
Evaluates products to assure that quality, price and related goods are consistently met.
Develops policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality; continually updates written policies and procedures to reflect state-of-the-art techniques, equipment and terminology.
Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
Provides training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff.
Ensures that representatives from the kitchen attend service line-ups and meetings.
Periodically visits dining area when it is open to welcome members.
Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.
Perform other duties as directed.
Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel and discipline all employees in the department.
Provide, develop, train, and maintain a professional work force.
Ensure all services to members are conducted in a highly professional and efficient manner.
Ensure a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all employees in areas of responsibility.
Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
Ability to report to work regularly and on time, to follow directions, to take criticism, to get along with co-workers and supervisors, to treat co-workers, supervisors and members/guests with respect and courtesy, and to refrain from abusive, insubordinate and/or violent behavior.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in culinary arts preferred.
• 4+ years’ experience in a back of house management position.
• 2+ years’ experience as a head chef
• Significant experience as a chef in addition to experience as a sous chef or line cook.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in a lodge setting is preferred.
• Creativity.
• Ability to oversee and manage kitchen operations.
• Ability to remain productive when pulled in many different directions.
• Team management skills and Team player qualities.
• Ability to produce excellent high-quality food.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work.
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and process.

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Overall oversight, responsibility, and coordination of all Human Resources & Business Administration functions, for both Superior Homes (Kenya) Plc and Embiance Limited, which is the hospitability affiliate of Superior Homes (Kenya) Plc.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement long-term strategies for spotting and attracting exceptional talent.
• Evaluate the needs of the business as regards human capital needs and coordinate the recruitment, shortlisting and interviewing process.
• Develop training and development programmes as well as motivation and retention strategies in order to offer a conducive work environment for staff.
• Scheduling various staff programmes /trainings and team building exercises.
• Putting in place an effective performance management system and overseeing the exercise to ensure that staff performance is well managed.
• Acting as a strategic advisor on human resource and talent matters in order to assist the business meet its needs.
• Issuing staff contracts.
• Ensure all staff files are up to date.
• Monitor the Leave System.
• Develop and act as custodian of various HR manual, processes, policies and their adjacent forms.
• Co-ordinate staff insurance records and act as a liaison with the insurance company / broker.
• Deal conclusively with all staff issues.
• Oversee staff, subsistence, travel and associated cost management.
• Communicate to staff on general staff matters.
• Preparation of all Management and Board reports.
• Design innovative and competitive remuneration structures.
• Co-ordinate the payroll and ensure it is timely and accurate.
• Review the current benefits structures and propose the right structures to the Human Resources Committee of the Board.
• Overseeing how the reception area is handled.
• Handling communication and routing to the right department and following up to ensure the client has been served to satisfaction.
• Ensuring the company vehicles are well maintained and serviced on time.
• Ensure insurance for office assets is on time and maintain proper records for the same.
• Implementing/enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensuring that staff members are well taken care of in terms of stationery, sitting space etc.
• Assist in maintaining safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Ensuring the offices maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Monitoring movement of office assets as well as maintaining proper stock levels of company promotion items.
• Provide quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards.
• Provide various services to the team such as transport and refreshments.
• Events management.

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of full-time experience. Candidates with 2 years in a management / supervisory role will have an added advantage.
• A minimum of a B+ grade in high school.
• Commercial and business astuteness.
• Ability to lead and develop strategic HR and Business administration practices.
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm and ability to work long hours and under pressure to deliver timely solutions/deliverables.
• Minimum Second Upper Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, with a master’s degree is an added advantage

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The senior project and site manager will oversee all ongoing Superior Homes real estate and construction Projects. He or she will  be required to balance the budget, keep track of supplies, collaborate will sub contractors and ensure all regulations are met and permits acquired.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee construction projects from beginning to end.
• Develop a cost-effective plan and schedule for completion of project following a logical pattern for utilization of resources.
• Track and control construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of projects within time and approved budget.
• Management of all direct labor that has been deployed to site for construction activities, in line with Superior Homes’ in-house construction capability.
• Oversight over machinery for Superior Homes. This is to be done by working with the Workshop & Stores Supervisors.
• Responsible for proper administration of construction contracts, where applicable.
• Ensure the appropriate permits and licenses from authorities for construction sites are in place.
• Coordinate work of contractors and/or subcontractors working on various phases of multiple projects.
• Oversee performance of all trade contractors and/or subcontractors and review architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed.
• Report to client/portfolio managers/board of directors about progress and any necessary modifications of plans that seem indicated.
• Provide revenue, project costs and profitability forecasts and manage approved budget.
• Manage the project budget, track costs and provide cashflow forecasts.
• Identify changes in project scope and ensure appropriate measures are taken.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, engineers, architects and key team members of the project team.
• Conduct site checks to monitor progress and quality standards.
• Minimize exposure and risk by implementing and audits safety standards and quality assurance controls.
• Handle any environmental or local community issues that may come up during a project.
• Determine the necessary equipment, materials, and manpower needed.
• Keep track of inventory, tools and equipment.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are ordered and delivered according to schedule.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7-years’ experience in Real Estate Project or Construction Management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related business is an added advantage.
• Experience managing real estate development projects.
• Experience managing contractors and architects through design and construction.
• Track record of managing projects to budget and schedule.
• Strong analytic skills, including ability to independently conduct real estate financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Strong computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage productive relationships with development team members, public officials, funders and lenders, other staff, and the community.
• Ability to organize work, work independently, problem solve, and be persistent.
• Creativity, entrepreneurial, and a self-driven attitude towards work.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a bias to a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a team in a fast-paced environment.

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The Operations Manager’s responsibility is to work alongside the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other Senior Managers to ensure execution of operations and approved strategy within the Superior Homes Group, with speed, accuracy and to achieve the intended objective within the agreed timeframe. The person will be responsible for developing a strategic function that is responsive and proactive to business and client needs as well as deputizing the CEO in terms of running the real estate development business, and all businesses undertaken by the Superior Homes Group. This includes liaising and executing the day-to-day business, as well as the overall strategic plan of the business. The Operations Manager should also be able to adequately support and deputize the CEO in all important functions, meetings and in stakeholder management.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the CEO in all important business functions, strategy, group operations, meetings and in stakeholder management.
• Deputize the CEO where necessary, and provide support to the CEO in important stakeholder meetings.
• Representation of the firm when interacting with current clients, potential clients, financiers, Joint Venture partners, Regulators, Regulatory Bodies & Associations, and important stakeholders
• Execution of the Strategic Plan alongside the CEO as approved by the Board of Directors.
• Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
• Alongside the departmental heads, review department plans, goals and initiatives, budgets and structural setups of each department; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Oversight of the real estate development & construction business, to ensure delivery of site progress to time, quality, and budget.
• Oversight of the research and deal origination business, with a key responsibility to delivering new opportunities for growth to the business.
• Overall responsibility of all Superior Homes support services functions with a view to developing them into proactive, flexible and responsive support functions focused on growing the business, meeting client needs, with a focus on the risk / return proposition in decision making.
• Forge working relationships with company executives and team leaders with a view to providing execution leadership that enhances our strategic position and value proposition in the market.
• Lead direction of company resources to the most productive uses by making strategic choices in terms of products, markets and strategies in order to create maximum value for our stakeholders.
• Plan and direct initiatives, objectives and all aspects of Superior Homes' operational policies.
• Measure effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes both internally and externally and find ways to improve processes.
• Lead the development of strategic management initiatives, which include (i) expansion, (ii) acquisitions, (iii) staffing levels, and (iv) cost-containment.

Requirements:

• Strong and recognized Senior Management experience, preferably in real estate development and real estate strategy.
• Masters or a proven track record in Administration / Strategic management will be an added advantage.
• Ability to deal with Teams and Stakeholders at all levels.
• At least 10+ years of overall professional experience.
• Understanding of all business functions, including Real Estate Construction, Site Acquisition, Development, Finance, Operations, Administration, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, and Brand.
• Demonstrable competency in Strategic Planning and Business Development.
• Skills in Organizational Development, Personnel Management, Budgeting and Resource Development.
• Possess personal qualities of Integrity, Credibility, and Commitment to Superior Homes' Mission and Vision.
• A track record in financial management. A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills, which support and enable sound decision-making.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with great accuracy, organization, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion with minimal directions.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain solid relationships with staff members, clients, administrators, and custodians.