Job Opportunities at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

The Purchasing Officer will be based at Fairmont The Norfolk. He/ she is responsible for negotiating, acquiring, and documenting all purchases as authorized by the General Manager and Controller, he/she must ensure that all hotel goods are properly received, stored, and issued and the Purchasing Officer must work closely and effectively with all the department heads.

Summary Of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offering professional, engaging and friendly service
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks.
• Must be able to maintain good relationship with all departments to promote effective purchasing.
• Must have a commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures as they relate to Audits.
• Supervise, train and motivate Purchasing department employees and thoroughly understand all of their duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure that the department works closely with the Chef and the Restaurant Manager to purchase the highest quality product while constantly searching for the lowest price.
• Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly completed and approved before a purchase order is prepared and the items are purchased.
• Ensure that all items received by the hotel are properly documented in accordance with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts purchasing and receiving procedures.
• Negotiate food prices, place daily food orders based on requirements, and ensure prompt delivery as requested within the prescribed receiving hours.
• Place weekly liquor, beer and wine orders as required.
• Generate purchase orders (or equivalent) and obtain authorization from the Controller and General manager prior to processing these orders.
• Assist management with obtaining competitive price quotations and confirm purchase availabilities.
• Provide the Controller with a monthly summary of outstanding purchase orders for goods and services received, but not yet invoices, prior to month-end, as detailed in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
• Participate as required in the monthly or quarterly count of food and beverage inventories as well as with the quarterly count of operating equipment, according to company policy.
• Ensure that there are sufficient expendable operating supplies on hand for each department by coordinating regular inventories with the storeroom personnel and /or department heads.
• Distribute a copy of the purchase orders to the receiving department, if this process is not electronic, to ensure accurate receiving and distribution of goods.
• Assist the Accounts Payable Clerk in researching any discrepancies on invoices.
• Establish and maintain par stocks on all inventoried items, keeping in mind that inventory levels must be kept as low as possible without compromising the efficiency of the hotel.
• Coordinate the corporate annual operating equipment and supply requirements with the corporate Purchasing Department and the appropriate hotel department heads.
• Take appropriate personnel related action (i.e., hire, commend, discipline, evaluate, etc.,) with Purchasing staff as required.
• Conduct frequent quality control audits to ensure staff is properly trained and following established procedures.
• Coordinate and participate as necessary in all month-end or quarterly inventories of food, beverage, operating equipment and supplies.

Primary Location

Kenya-Nairobi-Fairmont The Norfolk

Qualifications

• Atleast 4years experience in a similar role is an asset
• A diploma/degree in Purchasing or Supplies management

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift

Visa Requirements: Candidate must be a Kenyan citizen

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As a Bartender with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, you will be an ambassador for the exceptional service and flavours that are hallmarks of our restaurant and lounge experience. Your warm, attentive guest service and passion for mixology is worth raising a glass to!

Summary Of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Outlet Supervisor, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Assist guests regarding all beverage menu items in an informative and helpful way
• Mix drinks and control the beverage stock as per guidelines
• Have full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

Primary Location

Kenya-Nairobi-Fairmont The Norfolk

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience preferred
• Excellent knowledge of all beverage products
• Previous point of sale system experience an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Visa Requirements: Candidate must be a Kenyan Citizen