Chief / Head Cook Jobs vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya 2019

  • Published date: August 16, 2019
  • Category: Food Services & Catering
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Chief / Head Cook Jobs vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya 2019 


Our client, a Guest House based in Nairobi, offering accommodation, conferencing and restaurant services in a Christian environment is looking to fill the position of Chief / Head Cook to be in charge of all kitchen activities and staff.


Job Brief: We are looking for a hospitality professional, innovative, organized team leader and player who is passionate about working in the hospitality industry in a Christian environment.


The key objectives of this position will be to manage costs while increasing revenue, increase the quality menu items, portion control, manage waste and pilferage.


Job Responsibilities



  • Menu planning and overseeing execution.

  • Developing new recipes

  • Project orders and requisition as per the menus.

  • Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely way meeting quality standards

  • Prepare the budget for the kitchen

  • Inventory Management

  • Ensure purchase of quality food items and that quality food is prepared

  • Ensure proper maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene standards as per required standards.

  • Comply with and enforce health & safety regulations & standards.

  • Allocate duties and working schedules to kitchen staff.

  • Conduct regular in-house training for kitchen staff.

  • Coach, mentor and perform regular appraisals for the kitchen staff.

  • Seek feedback on catering issues and take appropriate action on issues raised and provide periodic update to the manager.

  • Keep track of new trends in the industry and advise accordingly.

  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


Job Requirements



  • Minimum Diploma from accredited college/institution (Utalii College graduates encouraged to apply)

  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position

  • Familiar with the industry’s best practice


Salary budget Ksh 50,000 to Ksh 60,000 gross


Apply by 21st August 2019 5pm by emailing your CV only to recruitment@verde-edge.com


Subject Line: Head Cook


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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