University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
DUE: 08 MAR 2024
FUNCTIONS/MEALS COORDINATOR: SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT; CATERING
SERVICES (1 POST)
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate must be able to:
Communicate internally and externally at all levels for meal bookings, billings and
other requests related to accommodation, food and beverages etc.
Ensure smooth running of functions by maintaining close contacts with the
functions.
Ensure that key departments are fully appraised of the events on hand for example
Front office, kitchens, stores, buying, maintenance or support services,
housekeeping, accounting and human resources sections.
Take responsibility in timeous billing of students in residence and meals in liaison
with Student Affairs and Bursar’s office.
Add value through initiatives that enhance volumes.
Ensure availability of conference equipment requested in good working condition
and in line with the requirements of the conference venue.
Prepare functions reports, analyze market share, top suppliers, lost business,
cancellations and customer feedback.
Create new business as well as maintaining and retaining existing clientele.
Initiate activities to drive the sales and marketing contributions to the Catering
Services’ revenues through turning potential business into actual sales that can be
measured.
Present organizing, coordinating and planning abilities on day to day basis within the
work environment for both in-house functions and outside catering services as well
as student meals controls.
Report any irregularities or unusual circumstances to Management.
Carry out any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
Higher or National Diploma or degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management/Events
Management/Hotel Operations/Sales and Marketing or related field with experience.
Experience in Financial Accounting, personnel supervision and problem resolutions is
an added advantage.
Excellent computer system skills.
At least one (1) year experience of food and beverage/events/functions service and or
management restaurant, reservations, sales and marketing.
Must be fluent in English. A foreign language would be an added advantage.
Good negotiation skills
Creativity
Ability to build rapport easily with customers.
Excellent computer skills in Excel and Word.
Excellent personal presentation and grooming
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be
accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full name; place, date of
birth, I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic and professional qualifications, all certified.
Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers,
names and addresses of three contactable referees. Applications should be hand delivered
to Office No. 129, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
Deputy Registrar
Human Resources Department
University of Zimbabwe
P.O Box MP 167
HARARE
Closing date of receipt of applications is Friday 08 March 2024
`The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore men and
women are equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.