Job Title: Executive Chef
Company: Summit Recruitment & Search
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Posted: 22 Sept 2024
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all food outlets, including restaurants, coffee houses, and in-room dining services.
- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities, ensuring high-quality dishes with stunning presentation.
- Supervise kitchen staff performance, ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene protocols.
- Manage kitchen assets and equipment, addressing maintenance needs and recommending replacements when necessary.
- Collaborate with the purchasing department to monitor food costs, inventory, and supplies.
- Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including HACCP standards.
- Provide training, performance evaluations, and continuous development for kitchen staff, in coordination with HR.
- Oversee the kitchen management team, including Sous chefs and culinary supervisors.
- Plan and create diverse, seasonal menus to maintain excitement and innovation in the culinary offerings.
- Work closely with the Food & Beverage department to coordinate special events and promotions.
- Participate in budgeting, monitoring expenditures to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and taste across all dining venues.
Qualifications:
- Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent experience, with flexibility to work varied schedules.
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a high-class, innovative kitchen or hotel/resort.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor staff.
- Strong knowledge of international cuisines, food trends, and culinary best practices.
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Comprehensive understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards in kitchen operations.
- Creativity and a passion for culinary innovation.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- International experience is a MUST!
Method of Application:
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