Commis Chef

Company Details
Industry: Food & Beverages
Description: CJ’s, a fully-fledged restaurant specializing in delivering a relaxed and memorable dining experience. We’re currently in 12 locations; 3 in Nairobi, 8 in Kampala and 1 in Entebbe. Each location features a unique ambiance with tasteful décor, specially designed for your comfort. To make you feel mor… CJ’s, a fully-fledged restaurant specializing in delivering a relaxed and memorable dining experience. We’re currently in 12 locations; 3 in Nairobi, 8 in Kampala and 1 in Entebbe. Each location features a unique ambiance with tasteful décor, specially designed for your comfort. To make you feel more at home, we’ve carefully selected a unique theme for each location. We have over 300 carefully selected, mouthwatering menu items. Whatever your taste, it’s well catered for. We value you. That’s why you’ll always be served with excellence by each member of our highly skilled team members. Eager to serve you, our experienced wait staff greet you at the door and lead you to the table of your choice in the well thought out seating arrangement. The rich aroma of freshly ground coffee is the handiwork of our skilled baristas, adept in latte art. This ensures you get a freshly prepared cup of coffee as the beans are roasted on-site. To ensure you always enjoy a special dining experience, we constantly improve our signature world-class innovations. We’re growing and may soon open a location closer to you. We look forward to serving you, View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Jul 18, 2026
Salary: KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Catering
Job Description

Job Title: Commis Chef (Fine Dining)

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Commis Chef to join our fine-dining kitchen team. This role is perfect for fresh culinary graduates ready to launch their career in a high‑pressure, excellence‑driven environment. You will support every station, uphold rigorous sanitation standards, and contribute to delivering world‑class dishes that delight our guests.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prep Hero: Execute station stocking, precise chopping, butchery, and sauce preparation to ensure flawless mise en place.
  • Service Sync: Cook in close coordination with the team to produce simultaneous, high‑quality output during peak service hours.
  • Safety Guardian: Maintain daily HACCP compliance and enforce strict sanitation controls throughout all tasks.
  • Kitchen Discipline: Manage inventory levels, keep your station meticulously clean, and collaborate professionally with colleagues.

Requirements

  • Education: Culinary school degree or diploma required. Fresh graduates are highly encouraged to apply.
  • Experience: A minimum of 1 year of fine‑dining chef experience is an added advantage, but not mandatory.
  • Mindset: Eager to learn, ready to put in the work, and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Skills: Strong foundational culinary skills, a perfectionist approach to sanitation and quality control, and expert multitasking ability.
  • Work Ethic: Exemplary professionalism and resilience in a high‑pressure environment.
  • Passion: A genuine love for delighting people with food and pride in every plate you send out.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work alongside seasoned chefs in a fast‑paced, creative kitchen. Hands‑on training in fine‑dining techniques, HACCP principles, and team collaboration. Competitive pay and growth potential for top performers.

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Application deadline: Jul 18, 2026 · 13 days left to apply
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