Executive Chef with International Exposure Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
Executive Chef with International Exposure Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
Our Client is a well-established Restaurant based in Nairobi that specializes mostly in Intercontinental cuisine.
They seek to hire a passionate and highly experienced Executive Chef with International Exposure that will be responsible for all food production including all items produced for the restaurant, banqueting, and/or other outlets.
Industry:
Hospitality
Location:
Nairobi
Reporting to:
The General Manager
Responsibilities
Schedules and coordinates the work of Chefs, Cooks and other kitchen employees to ensure food preparation is economical, technically correct and within budgeted labor cost goals.
Ensures that high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
Evaluates food products to ensure that the companies quality standards are consistently attained
Prepares necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; projects annual food, labor and other costs and monitor actual financial results and takes corrective action to ensure financial targets are met
Establishes and maintains controls to minimize food waste and theft
Safeguards all food handlers work practices by implementing training programs to increase their knowledge about safety, hygiene and accident prevention techniques
Approves the requisition and purchase of products and other necessary food supplies
Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality
Implements measures to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and works with the Food & Beverage controller in establishing menu selling prices.
Consult with the Food & Beverage Controller about the food production aspects of special events and banquets.
Ensures proper staffing, maximum productivity and exceptional quality standards;
controls food and wage costs to achieve maximum profitability.
The Executive Chef develops policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality; continually updating written policies and procedures to incorporate state-of-the-art techniques, equipment and terminology.
Qualifications
Diploma in Food Production.
Maths & English to grade C GCSE level (or equivalent)
NVQ level 2/3 in food preparation and cookery (or equivalent qualification)
Food safety Certificate (HACCP) and Hygiene Training
Must have previous experience of cooking and food preparation in a high-volume environment
Excellent interpersonal/oral communication and customer service skills.
The ability to work on own initiative.
Ability to lead and motivate.
Excellent organizational and management skills.
Ability to handle challenging situations and problem solve.
Flexible attitude to working hours
Organization and time management skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Executive-Chef- Restaurant) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 7th May 2019.
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
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