Job Title: Executive Chef
Industry: Hospitality
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Location: Nairobi
Our client is fast becoming a lead in luxury living. They currently operate luxury serviced apartments and soon will be opening two more luxury serviced apartments and hotels in the Nairobi surburbs.
They seek to hire a competent and innovative Male Executive Chef who will manage and mentor the department staff at the 3 properties and at the same time give exemplary culinary experience to all the clients.
Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- All food production including all items produced for the restaurants, banqueting and other outlets
- The menu development, food purchase specifications, sourcing of suppliers, and standardizing of recipes
- Development and monitoring of food and labor budgets for the department, and ensuring food costs are met
- Hiring, training and managing of all the department staff
- Ensure that all communications between the restaurant and kitchen run smoothly
- Maintaining the highest professional food quality and hygiene standards throughout the operation
- Ensure stock levels are maintained and inventory is managed appropriately
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is being maintained and cleaned appropriately
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years experience in a similar capacity with experience in continental/Mediterranean cuisine
- Management experience in a 5 star Hotel and international experience is highly preferred
- Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Innovative and creative to come up with different menus
- Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits
- Organized, accurate and reliable
- Ability to effectively communicate and deal with department heads, guests & team members
- Professional attitude and expectations
- Recognizes and resolves problems quickly and efficiently
- Able to work days, evenings and weekends
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) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 13th December 2017.
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