Steward / Waiter at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - 4 Openings

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 / Waiter

Job ID: STS2025-06
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract
Duration: 6 months renewable

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and escort them to their tables.
• Provide clear and accurate menu information and take orders.
• Serve food and beverages promptly and efficiently.
• Professionally address any guest inquiries or complaints.
• Maintain cleanliness of the assigned service areas.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely food service.
• Assist colleagues during busy periods.
• Actively participate in service briefings and training sessions.
• Perform any other duty as may be directed by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualification:

• O’ level, Trade Test certificate in Hotel and Catering Management with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a 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 should be able to work under pressure.
• Be willing to work beyond regular hours, including evenings, public holidays and weekends as may be needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with equally attractive benefits.6
• Excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.