Steward / Cashier at the 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 (3-year renewable)

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Compentencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• 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.

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

Application Closing Date
27th September, 2024.