Head Chef

Full Time

Head Chef

Nairobi, Kenya

Maverick Recruitment Agency

Oct 28, 2024 10:33 AM


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Job Requirements

Education:Diploma, Associate's degree

Work experience:5 years

Language skills:English

Job Summary

  • Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
  • Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
  • Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
  • Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
  • Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organizing repairs when needed
  • Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
  • Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele
  • Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience

Responsibilities

  • Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
  • Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
  • Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
  • Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
  • Arrange for repairs when necessary
  • Remedy any problems or defects
  • Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
  • Oversee the work of subordinates
  • Estimate staff’s workload and compensations
  • Maintain records of payroll and attendance
  • Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
  • Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-oworkers

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