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Recruitment in Ocean Basket, Nairobi, Kenya




Ocean Basket is based at The Oval

Westlands in Nairobi. We focus on bringing a new dimension to the Kenyan dining

scene, since at our restaurant you’ll find friendly people, a home-from-home

feeling and great value for your hard-earned money.
 

The following position is open for

Application with a reasonable starting salary and a safe working environment.
 


Position: Saucier Chef
 


General overview of Duties and

Responsibilities:
 We are seeking qualified applicants to join our

professional restaurant team. 


The successful candidate should have

a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation

and ensuring our high standards level are met.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure spices and marinades are made for the

    shift Rice, Lemon butter, Lemons, Mussel Sauce.

  • Keep the fridge clean and stocked according to

    daily levels

  • Cutting of lemons

  • Ensure that all items in the fridge are

    covered.

  • Assist where needed with the plating of dishes

    and the actual preparation of dishes.

  • Check all products before sending it out

  • Preparing correct portions using the right

  • Confirm stock levels from Filleting and store

    rooms.

  • Check food quality and product consistency

  • Follow weekly and master cleaning schedules

    for grill line Follow all correct HACCP procedure


Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Minimum of two years working experience in a

    high ranking restaurant or hotel

  • 20-25 years of Age

  • A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E

  • Exceptional communication skills and great

    customer service skills

  • Excellent culinary expertise

  • Superior food and beverage knowledge

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Exceptional ability to multi task.

  • Can work under pressure

  • A team player

  • Immaculate personal grooming and presentation

  • A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality

    and a winning smile


Position: Deli Hand Chef
 


General overview of Duties and

Responsibilities:
 We are seeking qualified applicants to join our

professional restaurant team.


The successful candidate should have

a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation

and ensuring our high standards level are met.
 


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all items are dated on arrival

  • Ensure clean serving spoons into the salads,

    sauces, feta and olives

  • Check that there are sufficient side plates,

    bowls and cutlery

  • Prepare all salads, deli starters and sauces

  • Ensure that there is enough take away

    containers for the day

  • Clean and sterilize all knives and cutting

    boards

  • Follow weekly and master cleaning schedules

    for deli section

  • Take salads out of cold room, remove plastic

    and check for freshness and quality.

  • Ensure that your deli display looks appetizing

    and clean

  • Ensure that you are wearing the correct

    uniform and that it is clean and neat

  • Place salads in Deli fridge with a serving

    spoon

  • Ensure enough cut feta according to

    specifications

  • Check sauces: Tartar, Garlic, and Chili.

    Remove from containers, wash and dry and refill sauces.

  • Check that there are no watermarks on side

    plates, bowls and cutlery and that there are sufficient.

  • Tartar sauce – prep as needed.

  • Check that there is enough take away

    containers for salads and sauces

  • Ensure that Calamari salads are prepped for

    the day.


Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Minimum of two years working experience in a

    high ranking restaurant or hotel

  • 20-25 years of Age

  • A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E

  • Exceptional communication skills and great

    customer service skills

  • Excellent culinary expertise

  • Superior food and beverage knowledge

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Exceptional ability to multi task.

  • Immaculate personal grooming and presentation

  • A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality

    and a winning smile

  • Ability to work under pressure


General overview of Duties and

Responsibilities:
 We are seeking qualified applicants to join our

professional restaurant team. 


The successful candidate should have

a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation

and ensuring our high standards level are met.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all items are dated on arrival

  • Ensure that all perishables are stored

    according to OB standards

  • Clean and filleting of Salmon and other fish

    for sushi purposes

  • The preparation of prawns for sushi purposes

  • The cutting and portioning of all garnish and

    ensuring sufficient garnish and seafood is prepared for the day/shift

  • The counting and recording of stock pertaining

    to the sushi section

  • Ensure that all containers are clean and

    sterilized

  • Ensure that there is clean water and a clean,

    sterilized cloth at all times

  • Ensure that the roller mat is in good

    condition and is covered with clean cling film daily

  • Ensure that your knife is sharpened regularly

    and stored safely

  • Ensure that your sushi display looks appetizing

    and clean

  • Ensure that you are wearing the correct

    uniform and that it is clean and neat

  • Check that there are sufficient side plates,

    bowls, soy sauce bottles and chopsticks

  • Ensure that there is enough take away

    containers for the day

  • Follow all correct HACCP procedures.

  • Clean and sterilize all knives and cutting

    boards


Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Minimum of two years working experience in a

    high ranking restaurant or hotel

  • 20-25 years of Age

  • A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E

  • Exceptional communication skills and great

    customer service skills

  • Excellent culinary expertise

  • Superior food and beverage knowledge

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Exceptional ability to multi task.

  • Immaculate personal grooming and presentation

  • A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality

  • A team player


Position: Waiting Staff
 


General overview of Duties and

Responsibilities:
 We are seeking qualified applicants to join our

professional restaurant team. 


The successful candidate should have

a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation

and ensuring our high standards level are met.
 


Duties and Responsibilities


  • Prepare the restaurant for service.

  • Greets guests at assigned tables and ensures

    that each guest has been explained to the available menu

  • Takes order from the guest and puts through

    orders to Bar/Kitchen for preparation

  • Collects orders when prepared and serves to

    guest

  • Collects all dirty cutlery and crockery from

    the table once guests have completed their meal

  • Offers desserts and coffee to guests

  • Maintains a high standard of personal hygiene

    and appearance

  • Ensure that all items received by the guest

    are charged for


Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Minimum of two years working experience in a

    high ranking restaurant or hotel

  • 20-25 years of Age

  • A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E

  • Exceptional communication skills and great

    customer service skills

  • Excellent culinary expertise

  • Superior food and beverage knowledge

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Exceptional ability to multi task.

  • Immaculate personal grooming and presentation

  • A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality

    and a winning smile

  • A team player


General overview of Duties and

Responsibilities:
 We are seeking qualified applicants to join our

professional restaurant team. 


The successful candidate should have

a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation

and ensuring our high standards level are met.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all the cutlery and crockery are

    clean

  • Ensure all the cutlery are in their respective

    stations to enhance efficiency in the restaurants

  • Wipe the restaurant areas

  • Light candles for guests tables

  • Prepare an inventory of all the cutlery and

    crockery


Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Minimum of two years working experience in a

    high ranking restaurant or hotel

  • 20-25 years of Age

  • A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E

  • Exceptional communication skills and great

    customer service skills

  • Excellent culinary expertise

  • Superior food and beverage knowledge

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Exceptional ability to multi task.

  • Immaculate personal grooming and presentation

  • A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality

    and a winning smile

  • Ability to work under pressure


General overview of Duties and

Responsibilities:
 We are seeking qualified applicants to join our

professional restaurant team. 


The successful candidate should have

a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation

and ensuring our high standards level are met.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare standard mixed drinks for cocktails

    and other drinks.

  • Ensure all the glassware and utensils are

    cleaned after every use.

  • Serve wine and beer.

  • Collect payment from customers and operate a

    cash register.

  • Serve food to customers seated at the bar.

  • Check identification of customers to make sure

    they meet age requirements for purchase of alcohol and tobacco products.

  • Determine when a customer has had too much

    alcohol.

  • Clean up after customers and clean work area.

  • Order and maintain liquor and bar supplies

  • Keep bar stocked with necessary beverages,

    food items, paper supplies, utensils, ice, and other supplies at all times

  • Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive

    displays.

  • Mix and pour drinks according to prescribed

    recipes or portions, referring to recipe cards as needed.


Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Minimum of two years working experience in a

    high ranking restaurant or hotel

  • 20-25 years of Age

  • A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E

  • Exceptional communication skills and great

    customer service skills

  • Excellent culinary expertise

  • Superior food and beverage knowledge

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Exceptional ability to multi task.

  • Immaculate personal grooming and presentation

  • A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality

    and a winning smile

  • Should be able to work under minimum

    supervision.

  • Should be a team player

  • Should be able to work under pressure


General overview of Duties and

Responsibilities:
 We are seeking qualified applicants to join our

professional restaurant team. 


The successful candidate should have

a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation

and ensuring our high standards level are met.
 


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Checking food quality and consistency always

  • Ensure that enough batter mix, spices and dry

    mixes is prepared daily

  • Ensure that oil is filtered and tested, ready

    for use

  • Clean fryer daily according to instructions

  • Ensure that back up oil is available to top up

    when needed

  • Ensure that the working area is clean, that

    you have all the utensils needed and that your uniform is clean and neat

  • Ensure that all oil management procedures are

    followed.


Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Minimum of two years working experience in a

    high ranking restaurant or hotel

  • 20-25 years of Age

  • A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E

  • Exceptional communication skills and great

    customer service skills

  • Excellent culinary expertise

  • Superior food and beverage knowledge

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Exceptional ability to multi task.

  • Immaculate personal grooming and presentation

  • A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality

    and a winning smile

  • Should be a team player

  • Should be able to withstand pressure

  • Should be able to work under minimum

    supervision


Position: Store Keeper
 


General overview of Duties and

Responsibilities:
 We are seeking qualified applicants to join our

professional restaurant team. 


The successful candidate should have

a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation

and ensuring our high standards level are met.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Processing of all supplier invoices, dispatch

    notes and delivery notes for onward transmission to accounts office

  • Manufacture of all productions of the day in

    the system as per the day’s respective production records received from

    butchery and sauce departments. 

  • Generating cost of CPU produced

    products   

  • Generation and verification of stock reports

    as assigned

  • Enforcing security measures to all stores to

    prevent any potential theft

  • Receiving and quality control of goods against

    respective invoices received

  • Checking, controlling and verifying stock

    movement in and out of CPU to ensure that it is all well documented

  • Keeping track of all stock records by

    monitoring both physical and system Bin Cards usage

  • Monitoring re-order levels and liaising with

    stores manager on the same for replenishment.

  • Team member in the periodical stock take

    exercise

  • Any other duties as assigned


Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Minimum of two years working experience in a

    high ranking restaurant or hotel

  • 20-25 years of Age

  • A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E

  • Exceptional communication skills and great

    customer service skills

  • Excellent culinary expertise

  • Superior food and beverage knowledge

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Team Player

  • Exceptional ability to multi task.

  • Immaculate personal grooming and presentation

  • A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality


Kindly send your updated CV together

with a cover letter and a passport size photo. 


All candidates must state in the

heading the job title being applied for. 



Interested candidates should forward their CVs to (jobs@oceanbasket.co.ke)

stating their current and expected gross remuneration, day time telephone

contact and addresses of 3 referees. 



Only shortlisted candidates will be

contacted.




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