About Lakeside Partners
Lakeside Partners is a fishing and aquaculture company based in Kisumu that operates on Lake Victoria. The company runs a fleet of twenty fishing vessels, a cold-storage processing plant, and a fish feed mill. Founded in 2006, Lakeside Partners employs 400 staff and produces approximately 8,000 metric tonnes of processed fish annually, supplying both the local market and export destinations in the EU and the Middle East. The company holds EU export certification, HACCP accreditation, and works with 2,000 out-grower fish farmers through its cage farming programme on the lake.
What you will do:
You will manage the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, including overseeing food preparation, ensuring consistent quality standards, managing staff schedules, and controlling food costs. The role involves menu planning, working with suppliers to source ingredients, and ensuring that food safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times. You will handle customer complaints, monitor customer satisfaction, and implement improvements based on feedback. Staff management is a significant part of the role, including recruiting, training, and appraising kitchen and front-of-house staff. You will also be responsible for stock management, waste reduction, and ensuring that the restaurant meets its revenue targets. Experience in a high-volume dining environment and knowledge of food costing and menu engineering are important.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; a Master's degree is an added advantage
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organisational goals into actionable plans
- Professional certification in the relevant field (e.g. CPA, PMP, CIPS, or equivalent)
- Experience managing budgets and reporting to senior leadership
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Applications should include an updated CV, copies of relevant certificates, and contact details of three professional referees. Lakeside Partners offers a competitive remuneration package, medical cover, and opportunities for professional development. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
