Steward / Cashier at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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: Contract
Contract:  3-year renewable contract

Description

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the position of Steward / Cashier at the Institute’s headquarters in Ibadan.

Duties 

• Perform all necessary tasks to serve food and beverages efficiently and according to hotel standards.
• Maintain and upkeep all service equipment and materials, reporting any issues promptly.
• Manage stock levels in the storeroom, maintaining high standards of hygiene and minimizing waste.
• Prepare tables efficiently for meal service.
• Take customer orders accurately, serve food and beverages promptly, and process payments correctly.
• Maintain cleanliness of the restaurant before, during, and after service.
• Ensure all service preparations are completed before, during, and after service (mis-en-place and mis-en-scene).
• Promptly inform the supervisor of any operational issues or guest-related problems.
• Show an understanding of other departments’ processes.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all kitchen and steward staff.
• Ensure pleasant interactions with guests at all times.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the restaurant.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualification:

• National Diploma certificate in Hospitality and Management, Home Economics or related field with two (2) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must

• Have a very pleasant personality.
• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Be a good team player and have the ability to work under pressure.
• Work beyond regular hours, including evenings, public holidays, and weekends as needed to meet business demands.

Benefits

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.