Our Client is a well-established restaurant within Nairobi providing a rich cultural experience for its customers. They are seeking to hire a well experienced Sous Chef.

Gross Salary: 45-60K

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all food production in the outlet including that served in the restaurant(s), banquet function(s), and staff meals


• Schedule and coordinate the work of cooks, stewards, and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labor cost goals.


• Approve the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.


• Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas always.


• Prepares necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; projects annual food, labor, and other costs


• Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability


• Evaluate food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained.


• Establish and maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.


• Provide training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff.


• Work with the executive chef to produce diversified menus in accordance with the resort’s policy and vision


• Come up with new dishes which appeal to the clients, whenever required

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Food and Beverage production from a reputable institution


• At least 3 years’ experience in a busy 5-star Kitchen or high end catering establishment in the same capacity, out of which at least 3 years managing a team.


• Good knowledge of HACCP and must have a HACCP Certificate


• Demonstrated ability to perform training and coaching of junior kitchen staff on regular basis and perform refresh courses as well as appraisals


• Demonstrate honesty and integrity,


• High level of discipline and cleanliness


• High-end food preparation skills and an outstanding attitude

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV.

N.B We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for the interviewing process. Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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