Head Chef

Role Overview

The Head Chef leads the kitchen’s daily operation, coordinating food preparation, service, staffing, purchasing, and quality checks. By keeping dishes consistent and appealing while managing costs and food safety, this role supports a reliable guest experience and the kitchen’s financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate kitchen preparation and service, assigning work across cooking stations to maintain timely, consistent output during busy periods.
• Oversee cooking, portioning, plating, and presentation across the menu.
• Develop and update menus in response to guest preferences, seasonal ingredients, food trends, and cost considerations.
• Maintain recipe specifications, portion standards, and preparation methods so dishes are produced consistently.
• Calculate dish costs, track ingredient use and waste, and take practical steps to protect food margins.
• Manage stock levels, carry out regular counts, place supplier orders, and check deliveries against purchase orders.
• Recruit, train, coach, and assess kitchen staff; prepare shift schedules and allocate daily responsibilities.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and HACCP practices, check food freshness and storage temperatures, and respond promptly to food-quality concerns or guest complaints.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts, Food Production, Hotel Management, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience in commercial food production, including a minimum of two years in a Head Chef or Sous Chef supervisory position.
• Sound knowledge of food costing, kitchen budgets, stock control, and ordering.
• Knowledge of Kenyan food hygiene and safety requirements, including HACCP practices.
• Strong cooking and menu-development skills, with close attention to recipe consistency and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team, make clear decisions, and remain composed under pressure.
• Availability for full-time, on-site work in Nairobi.

What We Offer / Why Join

The role offers full-time employment in Nairobi with monthly remuneration of KSh 50,000–60,000.