Chef Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our client is a Property and hospitality consultant looking for a Chef in one of their luxury block of apartments

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plans menus for all food outlets at the property

2. Schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labour cost goals.

3. Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.

4. Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.

5. Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.

6. Safeguards all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.

7. Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu selling prices.

8. Prepares necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; projects annual food, labour and other costs and monitors actual financial results; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met.

9. Attends food and beverage staff and management meetings.

10. Consults with the Food & Beverage Director about food production aspects of special events being planned.

11. Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.

12. Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.

13. Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained.

14. Interacts with food and beverage management to assure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of guests.

15. In conjunction with F&B management team, assist in maintaining a high level of service principles in accordance with established standards.

16. Evaluates products to assure that quality, price and related goods are consistently met.

17. Develops policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality; continually updates written policies and procedures to reflect state-of-the-art techniques, equipment and terminology.

18. Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.

19. Provides training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff.

20. Ensures that representatives from the kitchen attend service lineups and meetings.

21. Periodically visits dining area when it is open to welcome guests.

22. Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.

23. Perform other duties as directed

Executive Chef Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel and discipline all employees in the department.
  • Provide, develop, train, and maintain a professional work force.
  • Ensure all services to guests are conducted in a highly professional and efficient manner.
  • Ensure a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all employees in areas of responsibility.
Other Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
  • Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
  • Ability to come to work regularly and on time, to follow directions, to take criticism, to get along with co-workers and supervisors, to treat co-workers, supervisors and guests with respect and courtesy, and to refrain from abusive, insubordinate and/or violent behavior.
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 


The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

International experience will be added advantage.

Salary: 90,000

If you feel you fit the above role please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke