Italian Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Job in Kenya

Our client an Italian Fine Dining Restaurant in Nairobi is seeking to hire an Italian Chef.

Industry: Hospitality – 5 Star

Duty Station: Nairobi

Contract: Contract

Start Date: Immediately

Reports To: Restaurant Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares staff rosters as required by the restaurant
• Ensure menu product is tailored to primary target guest
• Prevent damage of restaurant equipment
• Ensure that the kitchen, store room, fridges, utensils and other equipment are clean
• Minimizes costs by following standard recipes, avoiding wastage, portion control etc
• Assist other chefs to develop new menu and promotion ideas
• Ensure all dishes are uniform and of the right size
• Attend daily operational briefing
• Follow and enforce healthy and safety procedures
• Handle customer complains courteously and inform management about the complains or new observations made
• Check temperature settings of cold rooms
• Observe and test food when cooked and ensure the right recipe is followed
• Ensure all refilling is well presented on the buffet and maintains quality
• Comply with time keeping and attendance policies
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and grooming
• Keep working area clean, safe and presentable at all times

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Hospitality course
• At least 3 years of experience serving in the same capacity
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Proactive and reliable
• Ability to work, develop and train a team
• Must be aware of the sourcing of authentic Italian products

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward a cover letter; detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating the current remuneration and expected remuneration to: vacancies@peoplefoco.co.ke.

Please indicate ‘Italian Chef’ on the subject of the email.