Executive Chef

Company Details

Name:Marriott
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Industry: Hospitality
Description: Marriott International is a leading global lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,100 properties in 79 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Will… Marriott International is a leading global lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,100 properties in 79 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Bulgari, EDITION, Renaissance, Gaylord Hotels, Autograph Collection, AC Hotels by Marriott, Moxy Hotels, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Protea Hotels, Delta Hotels and Resorts, Marriott Executive Apartments and Marriott Vacation Club. Marriott has more than 361,000 people working worldwide at managed or franchised properties and corporate offices. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the awar 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: Undisclosed
Salary: Not specified
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Catering

Job Description

Role Overview

The Executive Chef will direct culinary operations across five specialty restaurants and the hotel’s meetings and events business. The role combines menu and food-quality oversight with the leadership of large kitchen teams, creating distinctive dining experiences while maintaining consistent standards across high-volume service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day kitchen operations across the five restaurants and meetings and events.
  • Guide and develop culinary teams, building a collaborative workplace that supports initiative and new ideas.
  • Maintain high standards of food quality and ensure dishes are delivered consistently across outlets and events.
  • Oversee food preparation and service for high-volume functions, coordinating kitchen execution with event requirements.
  • Shape dining experiences that meet the expectations of guests in a luxury hotel environment.
  • Monitor culinary operations across outlets and address challenges affecting service, quality or team performance.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Previous experience as an Executive Chef or in a comparable senior culinary leadership role within a luxury hotel.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large culinary teams.
  • Experience overseeing food operations for multiple restaurants and high-volume meetings and events.
  • A record of maintaining excellent food standards while fostering an innovative, positive team environment.
  • Experience with Marriott is an advantage.
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