Head Chef – Outskirts of Nairobi.

Our client, in the outskirts of Nairobi, has 2 lodges and is currently looking to recruit a Head Chef. The successful candidate must have experience working in a fine dining environment (4/5-star Hotel/Restaurant/Lodge), preparing international Cuisines, be conversant with food allergies and food costs, creating quality menus, professionally managing a small but a high-end kitchen. He/she MUST have experience managing people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage his or her staff: training, motivating and structuring the team.
• Controlling raw material stocks, especially in terms of their cost.
• Practice cost-cutting measures.
• Stock and rotate food.
• Handle equipment, appliances, small wares, supplies, and tools.
• Perform opening procedures.
• Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene in the workplace and of the staff are of the highest standard.
• Ensure that food cost levels are maintained as specified in the budget.
• Develop and apply standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compilation of the kitchen Training Plan to meet the business objectives and develop team members.
• Carry out performance reviews for team members every six months.
• Supervise the department to ensure effective operation on a day to day basis whilst maintaining company standards consistently, with attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of four year’s previous executive/head Chef experience required.
• Management experience in a 4/5 Star hotel/restaurant/lodge.
• Knowledge on International Cuisines.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• International experience is an added advantage.
• Customer-focused with a warm, friendly personality.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills. World-class hospitality, food and beverage service standards.

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