Position Title: Head Chef
Location: Nairobi
Responsibilities
- Design menus that enhance customers’ culinary experience while keeping up high quality.
- Ensure that all food preparation is in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Design standardized food presentation guidelines for each dish.
- Participate in selection and recruitment of Kitchen staff
- Training and development of Chefs, Cooks and Kitchen Stewards in all outlets
- Work closely with the Stewarding department to monitor cleanliness of all back of house areas, equipment, and dining ware
- Ensure that all recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly
- Ensure that food stock and par levels within the department and stores are of high quality and meet forecasted needs based on occupancy
- Monitor inventory levels of commonly used items.
- Controlling and directing the food preparation process.
- Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer.
- Ensure wastage is minimized by careful supervision of food preparation methods
- Ensure proper hygienic storage methods are utilized to prevent food loss
- Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality, stock closing and organize the issuing and receiving of kitchen supplies
- Schedule and establish a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
Requirements
- Gastronomic education certificate or Culinary University/College/Tertiary level education.
- At least 5-8 years’ experience as a Head Chef in a busy Hotel, Fast Food Restaurant or Cafe
- Must show signs of career development.
- HACCP Certification.
- Banqueting experience is preferred.
- English – excellent oral and written skills. Knowledge in a foreign international language will be a distinct advantage.
- Knowledgeable of food safety regulations.
- Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions.
- Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with staff and clients/vendors.
- Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to track expenses and manage a budget.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, to careers@hrmconnection.com before end of day 17th June 2022.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted