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Loise Kariuki

Loise Kariuki

Food and Beverage Controller

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NairobiMember since August 4, 2026
Good written communication in English and KiswahiliGood verbal communication in English and KiswahiliExperience in convincing customers to achieve optimal salesCan operate independently and in a teamDetermination: Positive attitude to hard workFlexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectivelComputer–literate performer
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Good written communication in English and KiswahiliGood verbal communication in English and KiswahiliExperience in convincing customers to achieve optimal salesCan operate independently and in a teamDetermination: Positive attitude to hard work

About

To offer Professional skills in a competitive environment to attain career development, help realize the organization's objective, use my skills to carry out all the duties pertaining to my job and to uphold all the ethics of my profession.

Experience

Food and Beverage Controller - BLUE HUT HOTEL (NAIROBI) - Nairobi

(2018-09)

Procurement.

  • Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out of stock.
  • Enter purchase details (vendors information, invoices and pricing) into internal databases.
  • Place order to replenish merchandise as needed.
  • Track shipments and address any delays.
  • Oversee storage of products, particularly of fragile items.
  • Evaluate supplier's offers and negotiate profitable deals.
  • Keep updated inventory records including (daily shipments)
  • Ensure purchases do not exceed budget
  • Checking for the price of products and any discounts or offers
  • Recording of food and beverage costs.
  • Ensure all inventory and stock management systems are maintained accurately, within the agreed parameters and in a timely manner.
  • Responsibility for purchasing and the ''in–stock'' levels within the agreed inventory parameters.
  • Purchase inventory within the agreed budget.
  • Immediately alert the Retail Manager and Pharmacy Manager when budget is exceeded.
  • Maintain a process of returns. Manage a defined area in the storeroom for returns/credits.
  • Maintain harmonious working relationship with Suppliers/Vendors within the buying parameters set by the business.
  • Observe the correct buying protocols.
  • Observe correct stock receiving protocols.
  • Complete all necessary stock takes.
  • Maintain the storeroom and the allocation of space for stock.
  • Consistently deliver customer service in accordance with the hotel's service standard.
  • Comply with the required personal grooming standards.
  • Comply with all aspects of the Standard Operating Procedures manual.
  • Approve procurement requisition.

Restaurant Supervisor - HOT DISHES RESTRAURANT (NAIROBI) - Nairobi

(2017-01 - 2018-09)

Customer Care - KENELEC SUPPLIES LIMITED

(2016-05 - 2018-01)

Food and beverage controller - CIRCLES RESTRAURANT (NAIROBI) - Nairobi

(2010-02 - 2016-04)

  • Manage inventory: Monitor food costs, labor, minimize waste
  • Menu planning: Help design menus, price items
  • Compliance: Ensure food safety, hygiene standards.
  • Reporting: Analyze sales, prepare reports, incase of any shortages/missing items.

Supervisor - TROPEZ RESTAURANT NAIROBI - Nairobi

(2009 - 2010)

  • Perfected skills on public relations
  • Assisted the manager when he was not in
  • Making sure all staffs are on their duty positions.

Education

Diploma - Air Hostess & Hotel Management - NAIROBI AVIATION COLLEGE (2008 - 2009)

Certification - First Aid at Work - ST. JOHN AMBULANCE (2010-09 - 2010-09)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - NYANDARUA HIGH SCHOOL (2004 - 2007)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - PIVOT SCHOOL (1995 - 2003)

Skills

Food and Beverage Controller

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