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Our client, a Luxury Boutique Hotel Group in Kenya, is looking to recruit a Head Chef to run its restaurant in Nairobi.
The successful candidate will have had experience with working in a fine dining environment, creating quality a’la carte and canapé menus and be able to professionally manage a small but a high end kitchen.
He/she MUST be a level-headed person with a flexible approach and will create innovative and creative menus.
Key Responsibilities
- Be responsible for all production of food items for guests and staff.
- Hold regular staff meetings to keep staff up to date on all aspects of the service operation.
- Develop and create new a la carte & buffet menus as requested by the management.
- Liaise with the management on new trends in food production.
- Ensure that the standard of food production is consistent.
- Develop and apply standard operating procedures.
- Responsible to keep all equipment in good working order.
- Ensure that cleanliness and hygiene in the workplace and the staff are of the highest standard.
- Duties include evaluating, training and disciplining of staff.
- Attend management meetings and convey all relevant information his/her team.
- Meet guests dining in the restaurant during meal times.
- Ensure that food cost levels are maintained as specified in the budget.
- Liaise with the manager for preparing the proper recipe costing for all menu items.
- Assist when necessary which may mean coming in when not on duty.
- Do weekly and monthly reports as requested.
Qualifications
- Degree/diploma from a reputable institution or a relevant discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of chef experience working for 4 & 5 star restaurant/hotel(s).
- International experience is an added advantage.
- A passion for good food.
- Previous experience in a boutique hotel setting is preferable.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Have excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Posses professional disposition with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Computer literate.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 167,000/= plus medical (Approx. 1,670 USD)
Deadline: 20th June 2016
Applications:
To apply, please follow the link:
Summit Recruitment & Search,
Blixen Court, Karen Road,
Karen
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