Jobs at Little Kitchen Help Ltd

About the job
Little kitchen Help is looking for an Experienced Hotel F&B controller to work with a global hotel Group, for its newly acquired properties in Nyali,Mombassa , Kenya
You should be from Hotel Background and must have stable career
A Food & Beverage Cost Controller will work with the Director of Food and Beverage to effectively control all products that enter and exit the department.
 

What will you be doing?

• A Food & Beverage Cost Controller will work with the Director of Food and Beverage to effectively control all products that enter and exit the department. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
• Review the daily intake of products into the hotel and ensure accurate pricing and quantity of goods received
• Control the stores by ensuring the accuracy of inventory and stock control and the pricing of good received
• Alert Cost Controller of slow-moving goods and goods nearing expiry dates to reduce waste and alter product purchasing to accommodate
• Manage cost reporting on a weekly basis
• Attend finance meetings, as required
• Maintain good communication and working relationships with all hotel areas
• Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations and follow the correct procedures when required

What we looking for?

• A Food and Beverage Cost Controller serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
• Previous experience in a high volume cost control function within a hotel environment
• Computer literate, with good MS Excel skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers
• It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
• Relevant degree, in Finance/Accounting or related business discipline, from an academic institution
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry

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About the job
Little kitchen Help is Urgently looking for a hotel sales manager in Nyali ,Mombassa for a global Hotel group.
The ideal candidate should be from a hotel background only and should have a stable career

• As Sales Manager, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
• Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
• Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
• Attend Sales events, as required
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads
• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner
• Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team

What are we looking for?

• A Sales Manager is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale
• It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
• Knowledge of local market
• Knowledge of hospitality
• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

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What will I be doing?

• Provide and deliver first-class employee relation services to the hotel
• Manage succession planning with senior managers during the bi-annual appraisal process
• Manage employee relations issues in the hotel in a confidential manner, including disciplinaries, grievances, and capability
• Support managers to ensure success of their teams
• Ensure recruitment and selection process is adhered to and ensure that appropriate immigration checks are carried out
• Support the hotel with departmental training requirements
• Ensure completion of management reports for head office and region
• Control costs when possible and assist in meeting hotel/departmental financial targets
• Ensure pay reviews/absence monitoring/wage queries are managed in line with company guidelines
• Ensure completion of training for hotel security, fire regulations and other health and safety legislation
• Work with local organisations and schools to promote the hospitality industry

What are we looking for?

• Previous HR managerial experience within a luxury property
• CIPD qualified
• Positive attitude
• Good communication and people skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service, both internally and externally
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on their own or in teams

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About the job
Little Kitchen Help is looking for an experienced Hotel Front Office manager for its esteemed hotel group in Mombassa, Kenya.

You must have a stable career, not too many job changes.

• Are you a warm and friendly person with exceptional organisational skills and a background in luxury Hospitality? Do you enjoy working with others to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience for guests? If so, we have a wonderful opportunity for you! Our client, a fantastic 5-star hotel, is looking for a Front Office Manager to join their professional and enthusiastic front of house team.
• As a Front Office Manager, it will be your responsibility to mirror the quality of the hotel in the customer service and care guests receive. You will be setting the tone for the guests staying at the hotel, therefore providing a highly personalised service is essential.
• Your responsibilities will include ensuring all team members are carrying out their duties effectively, recruiting and training new staff members to maintain the hotels high standard of excellence and liaising with other senior management team members to ensure 5-star service for all guests.
• The ideal candidate for this role will have strong leaderships skills, outstanding organisational abilities and have an approachable and friendly attitude in order to communicate and guide a team effectively. If this sounds like a job role that appeals to you, please get in touch for more information!

Salary and Benefits:

• competitive salary +benifits
• Opportunity to showcase your leadership and organisational skills
• Assistance with temporary accommodation for relocating staff
• Working with the very best professionals in a brilliant working environment

The Individual:

• You will have extensive experience working in a luxury 5-star hotel in a similar role
• The ideal candidate will be looking for their next long term job opportunity and job security
• The candidate will be excited to gain invaluable experience working for an award-winning hotel, enjoy working in a people centric role and have a can-do attitude in all situations

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About the job
Little Kitchen Help is looking for an experienced Housekeeping manager for its esteemed hotel group in Mombassa ,Kenya.

You must have a stable career, not too many job changes.

• As Head Housekeeper you’ll be at the heart of that, managing our hardworking housekeeping teams to make sure every guest has the best possible experience, sleeping in a hotel that’s cleaned to highest of standards.

What you need

• A background as a head housekeeper, housekeeper supervisor or housekeeping manager would be ideal.
• Experience in linen and team management.
• Great communication skills and confidence in talking with guests and colleagues.
• Strong systematic thinking and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• A good eye for detail and top-notch organization.
• passion for delivering an amazing experience to our guests.
• A great Head Housekeeper always strives for perfection and never settles for anything less. Everything you do will have our guests’ best interests at heart. There is a lot to achieve each day and, though physically challenging, the end results are really rewarding.

What will I do as Head Housekeeper?

• Every day will be slightly different. Reporting to your Hotel Manager, your main role will be to make sure each room is ready for our guests to rest easy. You’ll do it by:
• prioritizing your housekeeping workload and connecting across departments to make sure all areas are cleaned and maintained to super-high standards
• managing the rota and labour controls for your housekeeping teams
• keeping on top of the laundry
• running meetings and on-going training with your team, so they’re completely up to speed with cleaning procedures and supported to bring their best every day.