Sous Chef Jobs In Kenya (35-65K)

Sous Chef Job Vacancies in Kenya

Our Client is a Lodge based in Nanyuki currently recruiting a Sous Chef

Is in charge of day to day operation of the stewarding department.

Sous Chef Job Purpose

Assists Chef Patron in supervising the function of all stewarding employees, facilities and costs to ensure maximum stewarding departmental profit, maximum guest and employee satisfaction is achieved.

Supervise all kitchen staff including Stewarding staff

Liaison daily with Outlet Managers to keep open lines of communication & guest feedback

Support / Coach / Lead & motivate kitchen colleagues

Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen colleagues

Informs on a daily basis the kitchen team on all relevant information on operational and personal matters.

Actively share ideas, opinions & suggestions in DAILY weekly KITCHEN meeting

Lead and inspire the team to live by the service principles, giving a professional first impression of the kitchen.

Maintain & improve all food preparations & presentations

Ensure that all dishes have recipes, costing as well as pictures to ensure consistency in preparation, presentation and food cost

Review the daily specials on daily basis with the aim of reducing food costs and increasing product rotation

Ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards, daily specials, recipes & expectations

Spot-check on regular basis qualities of deliveries to ensure these are meeting the organisations quality standards

Promote a Fun/ Professional and Disciplined work environment

Minimize wastage/ spoilage

Liaise on daily basis with Front of House supervisors, Restaurant Head Waiter and Bar supervisor to review level of business, reservations on the book as well as any other issues which might affect guests experience

Ensures smooth running of all sections during direct supervisor’s absences

Being in charge of your own area within the kitchen and take full advantage of it

Ensures freshness and suitability of products used by all sections and that they are stored properly.

Observes and tests all food being cooked samples all food before it is served.

Supervises and participates in the preparation of assigned lunch and dinner buffets, special functions, banquets and restaurants supply.

Checks function sheets and sees to it that all food items for restaurants, banquets and special functions are prepared on time and meet quality and quantity standards.

Ensures cleanliness in all assigned areas, including refrigerators and freezers.

Performs duties common to all supervisors and other duties as maybe assigned.

Being entirely responsible for the running of your area stated by Head chef.

Accountable for all preparations and organisation of your area.

Understand & adhere to all company policies & procedures.
Requirements for Chef Jobs in Kenya


Food Production qualification

At least 3-5 Years experience

Salary: Shs 35,000 – 65,000

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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