Career Opportunity: Sous Chef
Nature of Job: Full Time
Industry: Hospitality
Job Location: Laikipia
Salary: Kshs 50,000 Net
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, organizing and controlling of the day-to-day running of the food production area.
- To maintain operating and service standard levels, in keeping with Lodge expectations.
- To promote the food product, through presentation standards and guest contact, in improving the overall food image.
- Attends regular problem solving and operational meetings with Executive Chef to ensure smooth running of the department, with the aim of maintaining Lodge standards.
- Takes personal interest in staff welfare to ensure the team remains highly motivated and performs at its best under operational conditions.
- Daily inspects Kitchen areas to ensure that tidiness, correct storage, stock levels, and the highest degree of hygiene are maintained. Actions any irregularities immediately.
- Regularly attends all food stock takes and ensures accuracy and correctness.
- Do not run out of menu items for service.
- Assist in the ordering, through the Executive Chef and Manager, all food items required to produce the required menus at the standard expected and within the budgetary constraints.
- Assists in monitoring goods delivered to ensure correct items are received at the agreed quality and price.
- Liaises closely with Management and Waiters to ensure smooth running of all dining functions.
- Assists in maximising food profitability by controlling all spillage, spoilage and wastage. This is to be achieved by the use of correct storage and production of raw materials.
- Monitors portion control and maximizes profitability, but never compromises on the guest value for money.
- Assists the Executive Chef in the on-going training program to improve the overall skills of the team and, hence, improve productivity and standards.
- Maintains the highest degree of personal appearance and hygiene at all times, and instils on this pride in the team.
- Is aware of all fire, safety and emergency procedures.
Key Requirements and Skills
- Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
- Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking, and pastry techniques
- Leadership skills
- Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
- Excellent time management abilities
- Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
- Good communication skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Good Knowledge in kitchen operations
- Problem solving
- Decision-making
- Can work on shift base i.e. Day & Night shift
- Team player
How to Apply
If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience send CV to jobs@britesmanagement.com quoting the job title as the subject line.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Candidates must be ready to work and live in a conservancy hotel in Laikipia
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.