Catering and Accommodation Manager || Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

DUE: 03 OCT 2023

DEPARTMENT OF STUDENTS AFFAIRS

CATERING AND ACCOMMODATION MANAGER (1 Post)

The Catering and Accommodation Manager reports to Dean of Student Affairs.

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;
 Gather customer requirements (like number of guests and event dates);
 Plan 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;
 Determine requirements in ingredients and set portions.
 Performs staff management, expense control, menu selection and food
preparation.
 Manages stock and place 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
 Make 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 encourage teamwork among staff
 Resolves customer problems and complaints

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must at least have an HND/ a first degree qualification in Hospitality
Management/Food Science. A Masters’ degree in a relevant discipline, Diploma in
Hospitality would be added advantages. Applicants should have at least 3 years’
experience.

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:

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
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.