Food Services Supervisor
Marriott International
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi · · fulltime
Posted 13 Nov 2026
About
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi is hiring a full-time Food Services Supervisor to coordinate food-service staff, maintain service standards, oversee inventory and supplies, and support employee management. Applicants should have a diploma or degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent, at least two years of related work experience, and at least one year of supervisory experience.
Reference: Job ID 26141391.
Terms of service: Full Time.
Duty station: JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi.
Responsibilities
- Ensure staff is working together as a team to ensure optimum service and that guest needs are met.
- Inspect grooming and attire of staff, and rectify any deficiencies.
- Complete opening and closing duties including setting up necessary supplies and tools, cleaning all equipment and areas, locking doors, etc.
- Inspect storage areas for organization, use of FIFO, and cleanliness.
- Complete scheduled inventories and stock and requisition necessary supplies.
- Monitor dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety, and well being of guests.
- Complete work orders for maintenance repairs.
- Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; and serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process.
- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications.
- Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.
- Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation.
- Speak with others using clear and professional language.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; and identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings.
- Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Qualifications
- Education: Diploma/ Degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent.
- Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience.
- Supervisory Experience: At least 1 year of supervisory experience.