Jobs at Kempston Recruitment

• Our client is seeking a talented and motivated professional to join their culinary team as a Sous Chef.

Minimum skills and experience required:

• Matric

Relevant qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Train, develop and motivate supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis
• Teaches preparation according to well defined pre-existing recipes as well as develops and tests new recipes for the menus
• Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management
• Should be able to provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen
• Understand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and drive the kitchen staff
• Should advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity and leads by example
• Provides and supports service behaviours that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed
• Delegates as appropriate to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives
• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
• Actively involved in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation
• Determines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavour
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products
• Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health department and hotel standards
• Responsible for the acquisition of needed goods and services
• Ensure all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meets the quality standards
• Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staffs
• Ensures all kitchen employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications
• Ensure proper purchasing, receiving and food storage standards in the kitchen
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on food quality, presentation and service levels
• Actively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints
• Maintain quality levels of receiving, storage, production, and presentation of food
• Ensure sufficient staffing levels are scheduled to accommodate business demands
• Follows and enforces all applicable safety procedures specified for kitchen and food servers
• Discuss daily food cost reports with key kitchen and F&B team members
• Review weekly and monthly schedules to meet forecast and budget
• Identifies the developmental needs of kitchen staff and provide coaching, mentoring, and helping them to improve their knowledge or skills
• Trains kitchen team on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations. Also interview and hire new applicants for kitchen
• Frequently review finished products for quality and presentation before the orders are send to guests
• Able to perform additional duties as requested by management as and when required
• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to the operational Standard and Management Policy
• Oversee and manage stock on the JONAS system this would include inputting and processing stock takes
• Sourcing goods and services that adhere to the procurement policy and BBBEE requirements of the club
• Loading and updating recipes onto Jonas, including all relevant data pertaining to pricing and menu options
• To perform any other reasonable task as requested by management

Additionally:

• To assist HR in putting together the training programs and protocols for the F&B staff as well as facilitate and implement
• To assist with special events as well as compiling of the events calendar and the marketing thereof
• To assist with aesthetics and decor: this would include the annual events hosted at the club as well as ensure seasonal décor requirements around the club to create an overall experience for our members, e.g Christmas, Easter, Diwali etc, as well as standard look and feel set up for the club in the members area and conferencing, in essence, creating a uniformed look and standard for all events
   

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• Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven professional to join their team as a Marketing Strategist.

Minimum skills and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field – or equivalent experience or training
• Demonstrable expertise in marketing management (for example, through successful campaigns or a strong digital presence)
• Solid knowledge of Google Analytics, Google AdWords campaigns, and SEO/SEM strategies
• Competency in marketing automation technology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must also have relevant experience in the hospitality industry

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing comprehensive marketing and branding campaigns
• Overseeing the company's presence on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter
• Conducting in-depth market research to inform strategies
• Managing the marketing budget to maximize return on investment (ROI)
• Analyzing data from campaigns and social media engagement to refine marketing approaches
• Will possess the following skills and will also be responsible for the following:
• Data analysis: Uses tools like Google Analytics and Microsoft Excel to understand and evaluate market trends, customer behaviours, and campaign performance
• Content creation and management: Develops compelling and relevant content tailored to different stages of the customer journey
• Digital marketing expertise: Has a strong grasp of various paid and unpaid digital marketing channels – including social media marketing, email marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, and more
• Strategic planning: Conducts thorough market research, analyzes competitors, and develops marketing strategies that align with business goals
• Budget management: Is proficient in allocating and managing budgets across campaigns and channels to maximize ROI while ensuring cost-effectiveness
• Technical skills: Is familiar with marketing automation tools, content management platforms, and basic HTML/CSS for managing digital marketing initiatives and websites

Soft skills required:

• Creativity and empathy: Can devise innovative campaigns that stand out in a competitive market and understand how to read and engage audiences in unique ways
• Communication skills: Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills for creating succinct marketing content and collaborating effectively with sales, customer success, and other cross-functional teams
• Teamwork: Is able to work collaboratively with different departments, external agencies, and partners
• Leadership and team management: Has ability to inspire, direct, and manage others
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• Key Responsibilities with regards to event co-ordination:
• Customer Service:
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by maintaining excellent service standards
• Address member and guest inquiries, concerns and complaints promptly and professionally
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with members and guests
• Event Coordination:
• Assist in setting up and executing club events, tournaments, and private functions
• Coordinate with other departments (catering/golf/admin) to ensure smooth event operations
• Oversee event setup, bar service and breakdown
• Assumes Closing Manager and/or Manager on Duty (MOD) responsibilities when assigned on occasion
• Assist in evaluating event success through attendee feedback, analytics, and post-event surveys - This feedback loop helps in understanding what worked well and areas for improvement for future events
• Ensures that all appropriate charges are billed to the correct DM numbers for each event
• Performs other tasks as requested by the Events Manager
• Will assume the responsibilities of the Events Manager during their absence due to leave, days off, or sick leave periods
• Collaborates closely with the Event Manager, assists the Events Coordinator, and supports the Events Supervisor within the team
• Marketing and Promotion:
• Implement marketing strategies to promote bar services and special offers
• Create and execute promotional events and activities
• The Marketing Manager will collaborate with the Events Manager to develop an annual calendar of events for the Club
• Assist in securing sponsorships and partnerships that align with the event's objectives - This may involve developing sponsorship packages, pitching to potential sponsors, and managing relationships to maximize mutual benefits
   

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• Our client is seeking an energetic and vibrant Sales Rep / Administrator to join their team.

Minimum skills and experience required:

• Matric (relevant tertiary qualification advantageous)
• Sales experience
• Strong admin and verbal and written communication skill
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Computer literate (MS Office, good Excel skills essential)
• Own transport and willingness to travel
• Entrepreneurial flair with ability to grow sales, profit, customer base and market share

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Customer engagement
• Sales targets
• Lead generation
• Product presentations/demos
• Negotiation and closing deals
• Market research
• Communication handling
• Data entry
• Financial support tasks (Reports)
• Logistics coordination
• Policy compliance
• Staff / executive support
• Sales reporting

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• Our client, a reputable leader in the Office Automation industry, seeking a graphic designer to join their dynamic team.

Graphic Designer

Minimum skills and experience required:

• Experience: Up to 3 years of experience in a design environment
• The Kit: Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, etc.), CorelDRAW, and InVision
• The Eye: A deep understanding of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
• The Hustle: Excellent time management, multitasking abilities, and a problem solving mindset
• The Foundation: A Degree or Diploma in Design or a related field

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizing: Turning project requirements into brilliant design concepts
• Crafting: Using modern techniques to build drafts, models, and prototypes
• Delivering: Producing final, high-impact solutions that wow our clients
• Collaborating: Pitching bold ideas and working with the team to launch exciting projects
• Refining: Polishing designs through feedback and taking on specialized tasks like colour correction