The main tasks of the project will include:

• Restaurant Operations:
  • Tasks: Supervise restaurant managers to ensure: hiring and training of staff; teachers are properly training students; that all staff and students follow proper rules of dress, hygiene, and conduct; the quality and consistency of all food, beverages, and service; that sales and profit goals are met or exceeded; that properties are well maintained; the safety and satisfaction of guests; the proper accounting for revenue, budgeting, and purchasing; regular meetings with Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, Technical Advisor, and teachers.
  • Competencies: Ability to monitor multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to effectively manage staff.
• Personnel Management:
  • Tasks: Evaluate, train and support restaurant staff.
  • Competencies: Ability to effectively manage staff.
• Financial Operations:
  • Tasks: Create and oversee restaurant budgets; approve the major purchases including restaurant equipment, repairs and renovations.
  • Competencies: Ability to prepare, read, and maintain a budget.
• Public Relations:
  • Tasks: Promote hospitality training businesses locally and internationally; establish contacts with local and international tour groups
  • Competencies: Ability to represent Friends International professionally when working with other businesses and organizations locally and internationally.
• Reporting:
  • Tasks: Prepare quarterly and annual reports for Friends International
  • Competencies: Ability to effectively track, organize, and communicate relevant data and information to others

PREREQUISITES: Previous hospitality management experience required especially in kitchen and service management (5 years minimum). Experience teaching and/or working with young underprivileged people desirable. Good written and very good verbal skills; proficiency in English required. Computer knowledge, including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and basic accounting/budget skills required.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and CV to gustav@friends-international.org with the caption subject: HOSPITALITY BUSINESS COORDINATOR.

Friends-International recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our activities and programs.

Friends-International is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates will be expected comply with Friends-International’s child protection policy.
Expected start: As soon as possible.