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.
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
Position: Sushi 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 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
Position: Security Guard
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 the building/premise assigned to him is safe and secured from any sort of contingencies and acts of violence
- Keenly observe each and every person entering the premise and to keep an eye on intruders
- Ensure safety of the premise as well of the people
- Prevent the entry of unauthorized people and prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- To conduct routine checks inside the building each day
- To report all the suspicious acts happening in the premises to the relevant authority.
- Check each and every office and make sure that all the possible entrances and exits are closed, and all the lights/electric equipment are switched off.
- Answer the emergency alarms with immediate effect, and to inform the respective department (such as fire department in case of fire) right away
- Make detailed notes of damages to the premise or assets or of unusual occurrences.
- Enforce and adhere to all the rules and regulations, and to warn the violators regarding possible consequences.
- Constantly inspect and monitor all the security devices and equipment and to ensure that they are not tampered with.
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
- Able to handle irate and tough customers
- Able to work under minimum supervision.
- 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
Position: Steward
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
- Keep working area clean throughout the day
- Ensure that the prescribed uniform is worn and is neat and clean
- Clean dry goods store, cold room, freezer room and shelves
- Ensure sink is always clean with clean dish rack
- Clean bathrooms, ensure that enough soap and toilet paper is available
- Remove all rubbish and dispose and clean dump hatch
- Wipe all tiles and walls
- Clean and shine all glasses
- Clean all utensils as per 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.
- Immaculate personal grooming and presentation
- A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality
- A team player
Position: Restaurant Supervisor
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
- Check the store for anything broken or that needs maintenance e.g blown light bulbs
- Managing FOH staff and having sectional meetings with staff
- Ensure Bar, Deli and Sushi controls and handle their issues and quality
- Handle Stock from freezer and completion of stock sheets
- Monitor cutlery & crockery
- Assisting on the floor when BOH duties are completed
- Ensure pest control and canopy cleaning
- Make orders and check stock on delivery
- Perform daily banking functions
- Oversee preparation of deli and guests sitting area
- Manage restaurant floor
- Handle disciplinary issues at the floor level
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.
- Can handle pressure
- Able to work under minimum supervision
- Leadership skills
- Able to work with a team
- Able to handle staff from different ethnic backgrounds
Position: Runner
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
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: Head 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 planning of menus in time
- Ensure food is of the right quality and price and is produced on time
- Manage stocks of food
- Make food orders from suppliers
- Ensure budget control and accurate records are in place
- Ensure health and hygiene procedures in the kitchen area are adhered to always
- Organize the staff duty roster
- Organize and oversee the work of the kitchen staff
- Involvement in preparation and cooking of food
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 have good leadership skills
- Should be able to handle pressure
- Should be able to work with a team
Position: Hostess
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
- Warmly and graciously greets all guests upon arrival
- When immediate seating is limited, records guest names and number of people in party.
- Call out names and number of party’s when tables are available.
- Provide guests with estimated waiting time, always maintaining a professional, courteous attitude when confronted with hostile, impatient or irate guests.
- Accommodate special seating requests for guests whenever possible.
- Seat guests based on guest preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations.
- Upon seating, offer guests a menu and inform them of their server’s name. Inspect table for proper presentation and completeness.
- Maintain supplies of mints and toothpicks at the host’s stand.
- Clean off food and stains from the menus.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager on duty.
- Appreciate guests on exit from the restaurant and invite them to return. Relay guest comments or suggestions to the manager on duty.
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
- Able to handle customers
- Able to work under pressure
- Has impeccable etiquette
Position: Prep 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
- Assist cooks in preparation and service of various foods in assigned work situations including pantry items salads, soups, sauces, and with pre-preparation of ingredients for entrees.
- Assist cooks in the preparation of basic dessert items
- Stock and refill salad bar, and maintain cleanliness of the salad bar.
- Stock the hot buffet unit for meal service
- Remove all food from the serving lines at the end of a meal period
- Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
- Operate dish washing equipment.
- Distribute and store clean pots, dishes and utensils.
- Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
- Maintain assigned work station in a safe and sanitary condition.
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
- Able to work in a team.
- Can withstand pressure
- A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
Position: Fryer 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
- 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: Grill 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
- Prepares all food items to order, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits
- Preps assigned items
- Grills raw and prepped foods to order and to requested temperature.
- Cuts or portions meat, fish and poultry
- Communicates with Team Members, FOH Team Members and Management throughout the shift regarding status of orders and availability of product.
- Labels all food items for food safety and shelf-life standards.
- Rotates product according to “First In, First Out” to maintain shelf-life standards.
- Keeps the Grill Area neat, clean and sanitary.
- Stocks/restocks items on line according to specifications.
- Understands and complies with food safety and temperature standards.
- All 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
- Exceptional ability to multi task.
- Should be a team player
- Should be able to handle pressure
- Should be able to work with minimum or no supervision
- Immaculate personal grooming and presentation
- A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality
Position: Bartender
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
Position: Cashier
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
- Take payment in exchange of items sold
- Ensure take away foods are wrapped well for customers
- All transactions entered in the cash register and customers given the bill
- Issue receipts and change to customers.
- Process credit card and cheque payments
- Maintain a neat, tidy and orderly work station
- Keep track of money in the cashbox at the end and beginning of each shift
- Respond to customers’ complaints and escalate to the supervisor if necessary
- Any other tasks as assigned by the restaurant manager
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 withstand pressure
- Should be able to handle customer complaints
- Should be able to work under minimum supervision
Kindly send your 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 (careers@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.
