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.