Executive Chef Job in Kenya

Executive Chef Job in Kenya

We are looking for a highly experienced and creative Executive Chef to join our client, a leader in the hospitality industry.

You must have proven success in the kitchen as a confident, vibrant, motivated, dynamic, effective and efficient leader who is able to motivate and work collaboratively with kitchen staff.

You will be responsible for meeting food and labor cost targets for the kitchen.

You will create and document new menu items, manage and direct all kitchen staff, maintain quality control, and manage inventory and purchasing.

Executive Chef Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and direct all food preparation, from prep through service

Monitor the quality of all food and beverages

Track, record, and maintain inventory stock including foods, beverages, and kitchen supplies

Delegate daily tasks to sous chef and other kitchen staff; manage their progress throughout the day

Oversee entire kitchen staff activity and ensure efficient work

Order and arrange pickup or delivery of food for the week

Oversee repairs of kitchen appliances

Direct and design and plating/presentation techniques for all dishes

Create new recipes and design overall menu, including specials each week

Help determine pricing for menu items

Hire and train new kitchen staff

Work efficiently to resolve any problems that arise in the kitchen

Research and implement new culinary trends

Maintain a clean kitchen and abide by all

state food safety and sanitation laws

Requirements and Qualifications

2-year Culinary Arts degree and/or other culinary certification

Bachelor’s degree preferred

5+ years’ experience in a head chef or managerial kitchen position

Certification in Health and Safety an added advantage

Vast knowledge in culinary arts, including any new up and coming food trends

Knowledgeable and dexterous using all manner of complex kitchen equipment

Effective and clear communicator

Expert skills and experience planning, designing, and preparing meals

Proficiency using Microsoft Suite to monitor and track inventory and maintain recipe records

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Proven leadership and creative abilities inside the kitchen

Expert problem solver who thrives under pressure

Top of the line customer services skills

NB: If you are keen on developing your career to being a Food and Beverage Manager/Director, then this position will lead you to that.

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Executive Chef Job in Kenya

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