Canteen Chef / Manager Job in Kenya

A well-established restaurant based in Nairobi CBD is looking for qualified individual to fill a vacant position of Chef cum Canteen Manager

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage, supervise, and participate in the preparation of the food and variety of menus.
  • Ensure that the food is produced in a timely and efficient manner and meets the highest standards of taste, quality and presentation.
  • Ensure the development of new menus based on food trends, regional tastes and client requests.

  • Tracking the food costs and assists in the development of canteen budgets.
  • Ensure implementation of effective cost controls without compromising quality and service standards.
  • Ensure adequate resource planning and the recruitment of kitchen and canteen staff.
  • Set and review the canteen objectives and provide performance feedback through performance appraisal process.
  • Ensure awareness and compliance to all Health & Safety work practices and regulations.
  • Liaison with external parties and the resolution any issues arising
  • Ensure business development and growth.
  • Keep the Board informed of all relevant matters
The ideal candidate:
  • Must be a qualified chef with a Diploma from a reputable institution.
  • At least O level academic certificate
  • Must have previous experience in a similar role and with demonstrated business awareness.
  • Must have previous experience developing budgets and forecasts and managing food costs.
  • Must be focused on providing a consistently high standard of customer service.
  • Must be self-driven and detail-orientated with the ability to organise and plan ahead.
  • Must have the ability to lead, multi-task, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have integrity
  • Must be Computer Literate.
Other positions available are:
  1. Cooks
  2. Waiters/ Waitresses
  3. Pastry Chefs
  4. Stewards
  5. Cleaners
  6. Gardeners
  7. Cashiers
If you meet the above criteria, please send your application letter and a detailed CV stating the position applied for to:

DN/A 1094
P. O. Box 49010 - 00100
Nairobi

on or before 16th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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