Kenya Red Cross Society
Head Steward - Kitchen
CULINARY ARTS DEPARTMENT - Nairobi, Cemtral, Kenya - Contracted to Full Time
HEAD STEWARD (KITCHEN)
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Since 2015, Boma International Hospitality College (BIHC) has passionately trained and influenced young and aspiring hoteliers to shape one of the oldest industries since time.
We believe in offering life-long learning that is innovative, with hands-on-the-practical skills that can be utilized to offer solutions to our world’s most dynamic and ever-changing industry. This mantra has sailed us through to be a TVET Centre of Excellence for Hospitality Training and marks just the beginning of an incredible journey ahead.
We’re also rooted in our Purpose and guided by our Values, which include Professionalism, Passion, Growth and Timeliness. We recognize that the only way we can achieve this Purpose is to work with and engage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities and industry we serve. By creating an inclusive work environment where all feel like they belong and are respected for their unique contributions to our mission, this purpose can easily shape into a reality.
In addition to the requirements below, we recognize that people come with diverse talents and experiences beyond the scope indicated and as such, we still encourage you to apply.
YOUR POSITION WITH BIHC: HEAD STEWARD (KITCHEN)
HOW YOU WILL FIT INTO OUR MISSION
We pride in being a small community that ensures that every participant is known at an individual level in order to understand their specific needs and constantly assess that these needs are met. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, we are keen to:
- Demonstrate our ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and
- Enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of systems, including processes for improvement and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL DO AT BIHC
Reporting to the Lead - Culinary, the Head Steward will be the Head of the Kitchen's Stewarding Team, and therefore responsible for overseeing the cleanliness, hygiene Standards and organization of the all the Training Kitchens and other related areas. You will enforce the highest possible cleanliness and hygiene standards in the whole food processing facilities as well as the operating equipment.
You will ensure that all cleaning tasks are performed according to standards and that all the institutions kitchen remain a safe and efficient workspace
Scope of the role:
- Managing the BIHC Kitchen Steward Team
- Allocating workload and schedules
Supervision of duties of all stewards, kitchen facilities, and operations
- Supervise the sanitation, cleanliness, hygiene as well as the quality level of products and services.
- Ensure back of house areas are maintained to the highest cleanliness standards and cleaning schedules are followed and completed.
- Directs and assists stewards in order to make clean up more efficient.
- Assist Chefs and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed.
- Check more specifically the proper use of chemicals and washing detergents.
- Stock take of equipment and other items as required.
- Work with all departments to ensure items that are required for service are available when needed.
- Take all necessary actions to reduce breakage of China and Glass wares.
- Supervise stewards ability to follow loss prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs.
Key Skills and Personal Attributes
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Key Skills and Personal Attributes
- Proven work experience as a Head Steward
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Management skills that help in overall management of the college kitchens
- Communication skills and professional ethics that helps promote good work relationships with colleagues and students
Education and Experience
- A Diploma in hospitality or related field with previous experiences with stewarding department within a hotel,
- Two years relevant experience leading teams in a kitchen set up
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- A deep understanding of, commitment to and involvement in hospitality Industry
- An absolute commitment to upholding the college values in particular, commitment:
- to prioritize the needs of students
- to act with integrity, authenticity and respect at all times
- to secure continuous improvement and excellence
- to focus on coaching and developing others to reach their full potential
- demonstrated commitment to continuous personal development to improve achievement by focusing on the quality of instruction.
HOW YOU CAN JOIN US:
Apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/Careers and or https://www.bihc.ac.ke/career so as to reach us not later than Thursday 15th May 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and this will be on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Job disclaimer and notification: BIHC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.
