Head Chef/Executive Chef job vacancy in Kenya

Our client, one of the fastest -growing hotel groups in Kenya has come up with a 5-star hotel in Garissa. The hotel now has excellent career opportunities available. To strengthen its management team, they would wish to fill the following position urgently:-

Head Chef/Executive Chef
Job Ref. G-HC-002

Position scope

Responsible for managing all aspects of the kitchen, including coordinating the activities and training for all chefs, cooks, and kitchen personnel to ensure a safe, efficient and profitable service; Maximize the profitability of the Kitchen operation through effective cost controls; Maintain consistent standards of service, ensuring customer satisfaction while creating a work environment that supports the organizational values.

Key Responsibilities

    * Manage, supervise, and participate in the preparation of food for all food & beverage outlets;
    * Ensure that all food is produced in a timely and efficient manner and meets the highest standards of taste, quality and presentation;
    * Assist with developing new menus based on food trends, regional tastes and client request;
    * Track food costs and assist in the development of departmental budgets;
    * Ensure implementation of effective cost controls without compromising standards of service;
    * Ensure adequate resource planning and effective recruitment of kitchen team members;
    * Set and review departmental objectives and provide performance feedback through appraisal process and job chats;
    * Ensure awareness and compliance with all Health & Safety work practices; and
    * Ensure support of the organizational core values (Patrons, People, Product and Profit) at all times.

Qualifications, Skills and experience

    * A diploma in catering/Food and beverage from a recognized institution;
    * Minimum of 5 years previous experience in a similar role and demonstrated business / industry awareness;
    * Must have previous experience developing budgets and forecasts and managing food costs;
    * Must be courteous and focused on providing a consistently high standard of customer service;
    * Must be standards driven and detail-orientated with the ability to organize and plan ahead;
    * Must have the ability to lead, multi-task, and make sound decisions in fast-paced environment

Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications together with a detailed CV (indicating current and expected remuneration), academic certificates and testimonials on or before 9th December, 2010 to the address below.

DN.A/790
P.O Box 49010-00100,
Nairobi

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