A reputable mining company at development stage is recruiting a qualified Sierra Leonean to fill in the following vacant positions:

1.) Head Chef
2.) HR/Payroll Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Head Chef

Job purpose

The Head Chief will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of duties including managing, controlling and directing the food preparation process and the day-to-day operations of Canteen Services onsite.

Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties

1. Direct Supervision and Management of Canteen Services

• Direct supervision and management of canteen services

• Responsible for the kitchen’s daily operations and canteen services.

• Control and direct the food preparation process and canteen services.

• Manage and work closely with other chefs and kitchen staff to deliver quality food services.

• Craft menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality.

• Create new dishes and menus.

• Manage and work closely with other Chefs of all levels to improve the overall services of the Canteen and uplift the skills of the local chefs.

• Liaise with the relevant companies for food orders.

• Approve and polish dishes before serving.

2. Food Stock Level Monitoring

• Determine food inventory, stocking and ordering procedures.

• Monitor and control stock levels as well as food preservation.

• Ensure correct stock rotation procedures are followed.

• Estimate costs and ensure all purchases come within budget.

• Ensuring the kitchen meets and regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines

3. Food Hygiene and Local Training

• Interview, hire and coach new staff including Communities.

• Ensure the kitchen meets sanitary and food safety guidelines.

• Training of local chefs to improve their skills.

• Responsible for food hygiene practices.

• Implement health and safety procedures in the kitchen.

Qualification & Skills Requirements

• Diploma in Catering and Food and Canteen Services Management mandatory.

• Relevant trainings in Catering and related fields preferred.

• 10 years of related experience at least mandatory.

• Mining experience is an advantage.

• Proven experience as a Head Chef.

• Outstanding cooking skills.

• Ability to create menus that are innovative and profitable.

• Capacity to work under extreme pressure.

• Excellent leadership coaching and management skills.

• Ability to work as team player.

• Ability to be flexible on working hours

Applications with most recent curriculum vitae and names and email addresses of three (3) referees, one of which should be applicant’s previous or most recent supervisor should be sent to this email not later than 5th December, 2021 to:

miningrecruitmentsl@gmail.com

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled  before the application deadline.

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2.) HR/Payroll Officer

Job purpose

The HR/Payroll Officer will assist the HR Superintendent regarding the payroll and personnel administration. The purpose of the role is to ensure the accuracy of the data in HR systems, the smooth mobilization and demobilization of the employees and the efficient administration of the HR functions.

Key Areas of Responsabilities & Duties

1. Payroll Administration

• Input all new employee data and all departing employees into the HR database and the payroll system.

• Input all the contractual and personal changes data into the HR database and the payroll system (contract renewal, salary increase, promotion, shift allowance,, new address, bank details, etc…)

• Collect the timesheets from the departments and determine employees’ overtime as well as manage absences, leaves, maternity leaves… in accordance with the applicable CBA.

• Input all the potential deductions into the payroll system.

• Process the payroll with accuracy and in a timely manner.

• Print and distribute the pay slips to employees.

• Generate payroll reports including the mandatory reports to Tax and NASSIT Offices as well as payroll book and ensure coordination with Finance department.

• Collect the employee’s payroll queries and ensure accurate, adequate and timely answers to employees.

• Provide support in the compilation of Manpower plan and budget in consultation with the HR Director.

2. Personnel Administration

• Draft the employees and trainees’ documents (employment certificates, employment contracts, amendments, internship contracts…)

• Assist in the disciplinary process in drafting the hearing notifications and minutes.

• Monitor the contracts register and liaise with Heads of department’s to get their directions on the renewal of the contracts to be expired in a timely manner.

• Register the employees to NASSIT office and medical insurance policy.

• Monitor and update the HR dashboards (absences, leaves, maternity, disciplinary, HR database, medicals…)

• Ensure the accuracy and the completeness of the employees’ personal files.

• Ensure the physical and electronic archive of the employees’ personal files.

• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Management in the smooth running of construction.

Qualification & Skills Requirements

• University Degree in Finance and /or Accounting or related field.

• 5 years of experience in managing complex and large payroll of more than 1,000 employees.

• Experience in the mining or construction sector mandatory.

• Working knowledge and relevant experience in payroll processing and management, accounting, financial management, financial analysis and reporting

• Proficiency in MS Office, data management and analysis is mandatory.

• Experience with ERP system and Payroll software such as SAGE, SAP and other ERP systems preferrable.

• Experience in performing financial data analysis and reconciliation preferred.

• Experience in payroll software programming in an advantage.

• Customer-oriented mindset.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Demonstrate high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity to compliance related matters.

• Ability to communicate at all the level of the hierarchy.

Applications with most recent curriculum vitae and names and email addresses of three (3) referees, one of which should be applicant’s previous or most recent supervisor should be sent to this email not later than 5th December 2021 to:

miningrecruitmentsl@gmail.com

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled  before the application deadline.

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.