Our client a prestigious hotel established in 2000 offers a distinctive fusion of Nairobi and Kajiado county cultures. Initially serving as a venue for weddings and teambuilding events the hotel has evolved into a multifaceted destination. With attractions such as a bird sanctuary Animal Park floating restaurants indoor heated pool and luxurious accommodations our client embodies excellence in hospitality. Currently they are seeking to hire a Chef.
Job Summary
Planning Organizing and coordinating all the activities in the Hotel Kitchen to ensure healthy food offerings and quality of service delivery that meets the clients expectations and company policies procedures and standards.
JOB PURPOSE
Manage food production.
Comply with the Public Health and Health and Safety Standards in accordance with the industry and sector standards.
Supervise the Kitchen staff.
Maintain a level of visibility to the guest.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Create an appropriate Menu for a client or client groups.
Discuss client meal Plans with Management.
Ensure that guests are wellfed and satisfied.
Record and Maintain all Recipes used at the HSF.
Maintain an appropriate Inventory level of the ingredients and condiments (spices/salt/sugar/butter etc.)
Maintain an Inventory of all Items harvested for use in the Kitchen from the Shamba and their market costs.
Maintain the kitchen equipment in good and hygienic order (cookers/microwaves/pots and pans/fridgesfreezers)
Escalate any deficiencies in Public Health and Health and Safety Standards to Management.
Any other duty that may be assigned by Management.
Requirements
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE SKILLS AND TRAITS
Degree or Diploma in Culinary Science Arts or a related field.
Safe Food Handling Certification.
Minimum of 3 years experience.
Must be ready to join immediately.
Must be customer centric.
Must be professionally trained and certified (Trained to handle kitchen hazards and emergencies (fires/cuts/sick etc.)
Clean and appropriately dressed staff as per the industry standards.
Maintain a level of visibility to the guest.