The Standard

Standardmedia.co.ke is a premier Kenyan news portal, providing comprehensive coverage of news and entertainment across the country. The website offers up-to-date news, sports, business, lifestyle and entertainment content in both English and Kiswahili. It also provides key information on major events and public holidays in Kenya. Standardmedia.co.ke is designed to be user-friendly and highly interactive, giving visitors access to the latest information and reliable sources. The website also has an extensive multimedia section, which includes videos, audio clips, and photos of breaking news and popular events. Standardmedia.co.ke is committed to providing accurate and timely stories that are relevant to the Kenyan people.

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    Hosted in United States

  • Latitude\Longitude
    37.751 / -97.822    Google Map

  • Traffic rank
    #3,301 Site Rank

  • Site age
    14 yrs old

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    Whois info

  • Owner(s)
    The Standard Group

  • Founder(s)
    A.M. Jeevanjee

  • Founded
    1902 (as African Standard)

  • Headquarters
    Nairobi,, Kenya

  • Format
    Berliner

  • Language
    English

  • Circulation
    74,000

  • Type
    Daily newspaper

Traffic rank
#3,301
Site age
14 yrs
Location
United States
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via CareerBuilder posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
WE ARE HIRING!! CAREERS, NOT JOBS!! Position Overview... The Server position serves guests enthusiastically, suggestively sells menu items, serves food and drink products, rings up and collects payment for menu items and ensures all guests receive great food and service. Essential Functions: • Ensures all guests receive great guest service. • Interacts and communicates with the guest confidently and authentically. • Greets guests, describes WE ARE HIRING!! CAREERS, NOT JOBS!!

Position Overview...

The Server position serves guests enthusiastically, suggestively sells menu items, serves food and drink products, rings up and collects payment for menu items and ensures all guests receive great food and service.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures all guests receive great guest service.

• Interacts and communicates with the guest confidently and authentically.

• Greets guests, describes menu items/specials clearly and accurately, listens and responds to the guest and answers any questions.

• Suggestively sells appetizers, drinks, desserts and add on menu items.

• Rings items in the POS system, picks up and delivers items to the guest within the standard time limits.

• Ensures accuracy of orders and food/drink quality standards.

• Maintains guest satisfaction through bar/table maintenance, refills, responding to additional needs, pre-bussing, and prompt check delivery and payment processing.

• Assists co-workers in the dining room by seating tables, running food and providing guest service when needed.

• Adheres to legal compliance of alcoholic beverage service.

• Sets up, maintains and organizes server and expo station.

• Ensures cleanliness of dining room throughout shift and performs side work.

• Maintains proper food storage temperatures and rotation using FIFO Method.

• Uses knives, measuring ladles, scoops, scales, can opener, or other tools and utensils.

• Follows safety procedures and standards when operating all equipment.

• Follows health department standards for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of work area.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities, work under stress and exercise good judgment when dealing with guests and feedback.

• Cooperates with co-workers and managers to meet the demands of the restaurant.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Experience with general service techniques and restaurant equipment is required.

• A high school diploma is desired but not required.

Additional requirements include:

• Standing and Walking 100% of the time.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds to shoulder high.

• Carrying up to 20 pounds for short distances.

• Exposure to heat and water.

• Bending and reaching from under the counter (5 inches above the ground) to 6 feet above the ground with at least one arm.

• Climbing ladder and step stool.

• Dexterity required for handling food items and dishes.

• Ability to communicate with the guest.

The essential functions and requirements listed in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the restaurant.

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via The Standard - Talentify posted_at: 8 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 61,250–89,750 a yearwork_from_home: 1
At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first. Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities... We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day. Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.

Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities...

We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.

Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.

What you will do:

You will be part of a highly motivated, innovative, and high-performing team where each team member is responsible for partnering with stakeholders and leaders to execute on strategic or non-strategic initiatives. You will bring best practices, a track record of fostering partnerships and an approach to deliver results.
• With your business and data analytics knowledge, you will proactively collaborate with leaders in Long Term Disability department to deliver capabilities that drive business results.
• You will gather business needs and analyze data from various sources (legacy and cloud) to perform impact analysis before diving into a solution
• Using your understanding of data visualization technologies, you will develop and maintain operational PowerBI dashboards and reports that will help improve the business
• Analyze and resolve medium to high complexity problems, processes, or support requests while driving continuous improvement.
• With the Long-Term Disability claim lifecycle knowledge, you will be able to identify and interpret trends and patterns in datasets to locate influences.
• You will be able to prototype solutions for displaying results that can lead to data driven business decisions.

Traits of a Successful Candidate:
• Easily establish yourself as a trusted partner and the ability to build effective partnerships across all areas of the organization and with colleagues at all levels.
• Listens attentively, proactively shares information and insights with own team, business partners and seeks opportunities to strengthen relationships through collaboration.
• Effectively presents complex information to diverse customers in a compelling manner. Anticipates customers’ needs and asks insightful questions to identify root issues.
• Must have excellent inter-personal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Models’ superior customer focus. Curious and driven to acquire new skills autonomously
• Listens attentively, actively shares information, and works cooperatively to build and strengthen relationships. Communicates moderately complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Performs accurate assessments of moderately complex situations, using a mixture of tools and a data to identify patterns, find root causes and provide solutions. Seeks guidance when necessary.

Skills and Background You will need:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Data Analytics or related field
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience data analysis or any analytical capacity.
• Deep understanding of Insurance industry and knowledge of Long-Term Disability (LTD) claim lifecycle
• Working knowledge of group disability claims lifecycle to support any data needs for Long Term Disability business.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing platforms, reporting automation, data visualization.
• Specialist in developing queries and procedures in SQL and other BI tools.
• Be able to use R, Python, Azure, Databricks and data modelling knowledge to bring value to Long Term Disability department.
• Use Long Term Disability claims knowledge to develop business intelligence dashboards and reports in PowerBI
• Adept in Data visualization tools like DaxStudio, PowerBI. Microsoft PowerBI Data Analyst certification preferred
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet modeling.
• Agile and Lean mindset and effective at working in a scrum environment; SAFe experience preferred.

What You'll Get From Us
• An engaging and inclusive work environment.
• A performance driven culture with respect for people.
• A competitive salary and benefits

In accordance with the current safety guidelines, minimal ability to travel is required.

#LI-remote

Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.
• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:
$61,250.00 - $89,750.00

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, drug test, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable
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via Tarta.ai posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
MISSION STATEMENT ... To create experiences by embracing and empowering a diverse collective of team members, collaborators, and guests, who chose to call The Standard home. Position Department: Food and Beverage- Plaza Job Overview: The server is responsible for all aspects of guest relations, service, and general upkeep of the restaurant and related areas. Reports To: General Manager of restaurant on duty Key Relationships: Internal: · Managers, MISSION
STATEMENT
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To create experiences by embracing and empowering a diverse collective of team members, collaborators, and guests, who chose to call The Standard home.

Position
Department:

Food
and Beverage- Plaza

Job Overview:

The
server is responsible for all aspects of guest relations, service, and general
upkeep of the restaurant and related areas.

Reports To:

General
Manager of restaurant on duty

Key
Relationships:

Internal:

·
Managers, supervisors, maitre d’, hosts, bussers, runners,
bartenders

External:

·
Restaurant customers and hotel guests/visitors

Work Area:

Plaza

Qualifications and Requirements:

Brand
Ambassador:

Throughout the hotel we actively seek to employ a
unique, diverse and thoughtful group of people that are committed to
delivering our unconventional brand of hospitality while also growing with
us:

·
They
are committed to and fully comprehend the idea of being of service;

·
They do not just
delight guests, but excite them–by creating unique, unexpected & memorable
experiences;

·
They
are ambitious, vibrant and social/friendly individuals;

·
They genuinely
embrace diversity in all forms, interested to have people from all race and
gender to be their friend;

·
They encourage
genuine relationships with guests that enable them to not only preempt needs
but foresee desires;

·
They have
personality and depth;

·
They have a desire
and unyielding appetite for learning & knowledge—being in-the-know with
what is happening in the city and around the world;

·
They are creative
in areas like music, cinema, art, performance, fashion,
design, tech and business;

·
They are engaging,
socially adept and solution-based individuals able to navigate the scene
with confidence and ease;

·
They are able to
entertain guests in a compassionate, respectful and meaningful
manner;

·
They are
authentically themselves;

·
They want to play a
role in constructing a kinder and better world.

Essential:

Physical:

o
Able to work standing for a minimum period of 8 hours a day

o
Periodical bending, kneeling, and stretching

o
Able to pull, push, carry and lift at least 40 pounds of force

o
Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands

·
Knowledge of drink recipes, Standard Signature drinks and wine
lists

·
Working knowledge of POS system and cashiering

·
Understanding: Ability to read, comprehend and carry out
instructions according to established procedures

·
Comprehension: Fluent in the English language

· Organizational
Skills: Work efficiently, utilize multi-tasking, prioritize tasks

· Hygiene and Sanitation: Adherence to uniform, grooming and
personal hygiene standards and expectations per
SOP’s

·
Punctuality: Adherence to posted schedule and arrival time and
attendance at mandatory meetings when scheduled

·
Responsibility: Personal comportment in line with Standard, New
York policies, standards, and expectations

Desirable:

·
Multi-lingual

Other:

·
N/A

Essential Job
Functions and Responsibilities:

·
Interact and provide food
and drinks for guests in restaurant

·
Keep dining room area clean and organized

·
Maintain a properly set wait station (see SOP’s)

·
Make sure all side work is complete

·
Review menu daily for changes and specials

·
Describe menu items and wine as requested, per training

·
Follow the service and house standard and expectations at all
times

·
Open all wine/water bottles

·
Take order properly

·
Make sure tickets are neat and organized

·
Put order through in Micros properly

·
Handle all payment methods

·
Ensure that all closing side work is thoroughly completed

·
Clean and set up tables and trays

·
Clean, set up, and breakdown tables, trays and station per SOPs

·
Check, clean, and maintain all F&B areas constantly

·
Replenish side stations throughout service

·
Polish silverware and glassware in the service stations and
kitchen throughout service

·
Assist the bartenders in side work including emptying trash from
bar and wait station areas

·
Complete all side work duties per SOPs including pre and post
shift, daily, weekly, and monthly duties

·
Deliver food from kitchen to floor efficiently

·
Ensure guest tables are maintained at all times to company
standards and expectations

·
Describe food items presented to guests when necessary

·
Assist in setting up tables properly

·
Work closely with management team to assess and achieve the daily
needs of each outlet and meet the necessary pars for the individual services.
This will include but is not limited to:

o Napkin
folds – specific design determined by the outlet, store properly in each outlet

o Refill
salt and pepper shakers

o Polish
and stock glassware

o Polish
and stock silverware

o Ensure
linen is retrieved and stored properly for each outlet

·
Retrieve candles, store properly and load votive for each F&B
outlet

·
Perform other duties as requested

Salary: $15/hour plus tips

Standard High Line Employer, LLC (the “Company”) is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to
race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, transgender status
partnership status, familial status, national origin/ancestry, alienage or
citizenship status, unemployment status, mental or physical disability or
medical condition, handicap, military status, veteran’s status, genetic
information, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of sex
offenses or stalking, employment status, or any other status protected by
federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to select, place, train, and promote
the best qualified individuals based upon job-related factors such as ability,
work quality, suitability, experience, and potential
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