Barista at Karen Country Club

  • Full Time
  • Nairobi

Karen Country Club

Duties and Responsibilities

Coffee Bar Service Delivery

  • Ensure beverages are prepared by the recipe and there is standardization in quality and quantity.
  • Ensure that orders are dispensed as per guest requests and as per system orders.
  • Ensure all members/guests concerns and complaints are handled promptly and resolved in a timely fashion.
  • Monitor cleanliness and hygiene of all coffee stations.
  • Oversee accurate cash-up procedures and ensure necessary paperwork is completed at the end of every shift.

Coffee Bar Stock Management

  • Participate in physical counting of the Coffee Station stock/inventory as required in policy.
  • Prepare requisition of Coffee bar items from the store and monitor expiry date on all products daily.
  • Check for overstock and under stock of items in the coffee bar to ensure a balance.
  • Ensure damaged, chipped glasses and other coffee station wares are replaced and documented.
  • Ensure adherence to stock control procedures.
  • Give recommendations when purchasing supplies to ensure quality is achieved.

Revenue generation/Cost containment

  • Follow the cost control measures at all Coffee Stations.
  • Ensure to maximize and sales and revenue and meet the set targets.
  • Ensure the coffee bar display to maximize functionality and attractiveness.
  • Follow the controls in place to ensure no pilferage, loss, breakages, and wastage.

Machine and equipment Maintenance

  • Ensure all machines and equipment have the correct operating temperature.
  • Ensure to use the Coffee Station equipment for the right purpose, correctly and in optimal condition at all times.
  • Promptly report any malfunction of any coffee station machines.
  • Ensure there is minimal breakage of equipment, glassware, and cutlery and crockery within the section.
  • Promote and practice compliance with fire, health, safety and hygiene standards and regulations at all times.
  • Ensure to follow ISO, HACCP, and other Safety requirements.

Required qualifications and Experience.

  • Diploma in Food and Beverage.
  • Barista Skills Training.
  • Knowledge about Coffee and various beverage products.
  • A minimum of 2 -3 years’ experience in a busy F & B establishment as a Barista.

Personal attributes & Functional Skills

  • Ability to work in agile, fast-moving environment and ability to keep up with pace of change and prioritize according to business needs.
  • Strong communication and people management skills.
  • Effective management of time and priorities.
  • Ability to hold multiple perspectives and show mental agility in approaching problems.
  • Creativity in mixing drinks and product knowledge

Method of Application

Interested applicants should send their updated CVs and application letters to recruitment@karen.or.ke by 5:00p.m on 29th August 2024 with the email subject being Barista.

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