Role Overview
As Head Chef, you will guide the kitchen team through daily preparation and service, setting clear standards for food quality, presentation, and hygiene. Your work will shape the menu and help the kitchen deliver consistent, memorable meals while keeping staffing, stock, and food costs under control.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan menus and develop recipes that balance creativity, quality, and practical kitchen production.
- Oversee food preparation and service, ensuring dishes meet standards for flavour, consistency, and presentation.
- Assign kitchen duties, supervise team performance, and coach staff to build skills and maintain an effective workflow.
- Monitor ingredient purchasing, stock levels, portion sizes, and waste to support sound cost control.
- Manage kitchen budgets and review food costs to identify opportunities for more efficient operations.
- Maintain safe food handling practices and uphold hygiene requirements in line with Kenyan standards.
- Organise kitchen work to meet service demands in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts, Food Production, or a related field.
- Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or in another senior kitchen position.
- Strong skills in menu planning, recipe development, and food presentation.
- Thorough knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and Kenyan food handling standards.
- Ability to lead and organise a kitchen team, delegate responsibilities, and train staff.
- Experience managing food costs, inventory, portioning, and kitchen budgets.
- Strong organisation, creativity, and composure under pressure.
What We Offer / Why Join
Send your updated CV to [email protected] Subject line: IT MANAGER - [Your Name] HR ASSOCIATE - Your Name HEAD CHEF - Your Name DRIVER - Your Name
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