Job Description

Job Title: Head Chef

Nature of Job: Full Time

Industry: Hospitality

Salary: Kshs 60,000 – Kshs 70,000

Job Location: Westlands

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all food is prepared as per food preparation requirements


• Ensure meals are produced on time, and sufficient quantities are available for the various areas


• Maintain stock levels of all kitchen supplies


• Present daily menu to the kitchen staffs


• Be available for functions as they arise to ensure that the food is prepared and served as required


• Oversee and supervise all kitchen staff


• Ensure all staff are aware of their duties and what is expected of them


• Teach new staff skills they require to perform their roles to the required standard


• Delegate duties to kitchen staff as per the menu requirements


• Oversee and monitor the work of kitchen staff to ensure all tasks are done as required


• Give staff feedback on their performance to enable staff development


• Ensure any staffing issues are resolved fairly and quickly


• Manage kitchen stocks


• Ensure wastage is minimized by careful supervision of food preparation methods


• Ensure proper hygienic storage methods are utilized to prevent food loss


• Ensure the security of all alcoholic and non alcoholic drink stocks


• Oversee the ordering and control of stock levels

Key Requirements and Skills

• Experience and success in equivalent job roles


• A Qualified Chef


• 8 plus years experience as a chef 2-3 as a head chef


• Punctual, organized and trustworthy


• Professional appearance


• Ability to manage other people


• Ability to motivate staff


• Excellent communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner


• Ability to solve problems and think-on-your-feet


• Willingness to take initiative and make decisions


• Ability to delegate tasks effectively

How to Apply

If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience send CV urgently to jobs@britesmanagement.com

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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