Food & Beverage Manager — Woodcreek School (Nairobi)

Food & Beverage Manager

Role Overview

The Food & Beverage Manager oversees menu planning, culinary standards, catering operations, and dining experience within the school. The role ensures high-quality, nutritious meals aligned with international school standards while maintaining operational efficiency, cost control, regulatory compliance, and sustainability practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and refresh balanced menus aligned with nutritional standards
• Ensure high culinary standards, food safety, and hygiene compliance
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and service quality
• Lead and develop kitchen and catering teams
• Manage budgets, procurement, inventory, and cost control initiatives
• Support school events, cultural days, and special functions
• Gather and analyze feedback to improve dining services
• Maintain compliance with health regulations and inspection requirements
• Promote sustainability initiatives including waste reduction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or related field
• Minimum seven years’ experience in food and beverage management
• At least three years in a school or high-end hospitality environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of event catering and food service operations
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Understanding of budgeting and cost control practices

How to Apply

All interested candidates are invited to submit the Woodcreek School Application Form, an updated CV, a Cover Letter, and any other testimonials demonstrating their experience and qualifications to vacancies@woodcreekschool.sc.ke.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.