The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Steward / Cashier

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Perform all necessary tasks to serve food and beverage according to the service standards and operating manuals of the hotel.
• Maintenance and up keep of all service equipment / materials.
• Responsible for getting stock for stores and maintaining hygiene standards in storage.
• Ensure minimum wastage, spoilage of food and drink.
• Preparing tables for a meal, taking customers’ orders and serving drinks and food.
• Cleaning up before, after and during servings in a restaurant
• Responsible for all service preparations before, during and after the service (mis-en-place and mis-en-scene)
• Inform supervisor immediately on any operational and guest related matters.
• Show interest in and understanding for other departments processes
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all kitchen and steward staff.
• Pleasant interaction with guest and always ready to serve.
• Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness standards in the outlet / service areas.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Hospitality and Management.
• Trade test Certificate in Hotel and Catering Management.
• Home economics or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:

• Have very pleasant personality and strong leadership skills.
• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Be a good team player and should be able to work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2024.