6 months of experience: Java announces 150 jobs for Kenyans with KCSE C plain

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- Java House announced 150 job vacancies on its official recruitment portal, open to Kenyans with a minimum KCSE grade of C plain

- Successful candidates will be deployed to branches in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii, Machakos, and the Nyali Branch in Mombasa

- Applicants must have at least six months of experience as certified Java House staff, with the deadline set for Wednesday, August 16, 2026

Java House, one of Kenya's largest restaurant chains, has advertised 150 job openings across several of its outlets, targeting candidates with a minimum Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of C plain and at least six months of relevant experience.

The vacancies were posted on the company's official recruitment portal, with successful applicants set to be placed at branches in Nairobi, the Nyali Branch, Java Express Total Kisii, Java Express Machakos Junction, and Kisumu.

Who can apply for Java House jobs?

Candidates have at least six months of work as certified Java House staff.

The company is seeking individuals with a demonstrated interest in the hospitality industry to work as operations team members.

Beyond academic qualifications, Java House outlined a range of personal attributes it expects from prospective employees.

Applicants should be strong planners capable of making quick decisions under pressure, and must demonstrate solid interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. The company also requires candidates to be flexible, reliable, customer-focused, and results-oriented.

The ability to upsell and communicate new menu offerings to guests is listed as an additional requirement, alongside proficiency in customer care techniques.

What does the role involve?

The positions are primarily service-facing roles within the restaurants.

Selected candidates will be responsible for delivering food orders from the kitchen to tables promptly and accurately, while ensuring that presentation, temperature, and quality consistently meet the chain's standards.

Other duties include maintaining cleanliness at waiter stations and throughout the restaurant, communicating with kitchen and service staff on order status and guest needs, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines, and assisting with restocking condiments.

The company noted that candidates must be prepared to work long hours and perform well under pressure.

In-house training in service will be provided to successful recruits.

Interested candidates have until Wednesday, August 26, 2026, to submit their applications through the Java House recruitment portal.

Which vacancy did Super Metro advertise?

In other news, Super Metro posted a job opening in Nairobi for an operations and human resource manager.

Candidates must have shown operations management experience and a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a similar discipline.

Applications must be submitted in person by Friday, August 14, 2026 at Njengi House on Tom Mboya Street.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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