Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
DUE: 03 APR 2025
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the
following post that have arisen in the University:
DEPARTMENT OF STUDENTS AFFAIRS (1Post)
Catering and Accommodation Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans, administers and supervises the University’s catering operations and services.
- Manages a team of catering staff for successful and quality execution of catering events.
- Responds to customer inquiries and service in accurate and timely manner.
- Gathers customer requirements (like number of guests and event dates).
- Plans food and beverage menus considering clients’ preferences and special requests (for example healthy meals for students).
- Performs daily inspections of guest rooms and common areas to ensure the best possible service.
- Determines requirements in ingredients and set portions.
- Performs staff management, expense control, menu selection and food preparation.
- Manages stock and places orders, as needed.
- Ensures that rooms are cleaned.
- Conducts team meetings and allocating rooms.
- Orders service stock and linen.
- Ensures all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.
- Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure efficient operations.
- Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations and standards.
- Explores business opportunities to obtain new orders.
- Performs staff reviews and encourages teamwork among staff.
- Resolves customer problems and complaints.
Qualifications and Experience
- Applicants must at least have a diploma, HND or a first degree qualification in
Hospitality Management/Food Science or a related discipline. - A Masters’ degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
- Applicants should have at least 3 years’ experience.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted
candidates.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the
application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification, birth
certificate and detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full
names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of
availability, contact details, names, addresses and email addresses of three
referees. Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be
addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
P.O Box 35
MARONDERA
Hand deliver to or send by courier to:
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
CSC Campus, Industrial Sites
15 Longlands Road
MARONDERA
OR
Email your application dossier as a single pdf file to: [email protected]
Include the post you’re applying for in the subject line. The closing date for
receipt of applications is Thursday 3 April 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please
The University does not charge applicants a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf.