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Employment
type: Full
time
Contract type: Permanent
Job Title: Head Chef
Salary: 85,000 per month live in and benefits
Location: Amboseli National Park
Employer type: Game Lodge
Job type: Chef & Kitchen
Job reference: OTL0012
Scope and General Purpose: To provide an efficient and cost effective dinning experience.
Responsible for: All kitchen staff
Responsible to: Food and Beverage Manager
Liaises with: All other heads of department
Hours of Work: Flexible
Limits of Authority: To be provided.
Job description: Suitable for single chef. Enjoy this bush environment in this modern contemporary lodge in one of the most beautiful animal parks in Kenya.
Employer Overview: Successful long established, and busy lodge in a world-renowned Amboseli National Park with many accolades over the years. Stable work environment. Discerning international clientelle. Staff work for 6 weeks and then have 2 weeks off in cycles. Accommodation provided and medical attention by the Lodge Nurse while on duty. Showcase your talent in this world-renowned lodge. Show your understanding of the latest trends in plating and food presentation.
Overall responsibility for all food production and presentation in a variety of environments, and interaction with a maximum of 160 guests. Lead a developing youthful kitchen team.
Skills required:
Contract type: Permanent
Job Title: Head Chef
Salary: 85,000 per month live in and benefits
Location: Amboseli National Park
Employer type: Game Lodge
Job type: Chef & Kitchen
Job reference: OTL0012
Scope and General Purpose: To provide an efficient and cost effective dinning experience.
Responsible for: All kitchen staff
Responsible to: Food and Beverage Manager
Liaises with: All other heads of department
Hours of Work: Flexible
Limits of Authority: To be provided.
Job description: Suitable for single chef. Enjoy this bush environment in this modern contemporary lodge in one of the most beautiful animal parks in Kenya.
Employer Overview: Successful long established, and busy lodge in a world-renowned Amboseli National Park with many accolades over the years. Stable work environment. Discerning international clientelle. Staff work for 6 weeks and then have 2 weeks off in cycles. Accommodation provided and medical attention by the Lodge Nurse while on duty. Showcase your talent in this world-renowned lodge. Show your understanding of the latest trends in plating and food presentation.
Overall responsibility for all food production and presentation in a variety of environments, and interaction with a maximum of 160 guests. Lead a developing youthful kitchen team.
Skills required:
- At least 3 years experience as a head chef, in a similar up-market environment.
- Professional training from Kenya Utalii College in Advanced Food Production or similar from an equally recognized quality school
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Please ensure that you provide the following information with your suite of application:
Please ensure that you provide the following information with your suite of application:
- Recent Studio Photograph – head & shoulders picture, in low resolution format for our database
- Start and end dates for all previous employment , starting with the last place of work
- Written references that you have available
- Current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for all previous employers, for referencing purposes.
What
are the key responsibilities of the position?
- Overall kitchen management
- Staff Training
- Creative Menu
- Compilation A la carte, active cooking and bush functions
- Ordering and Stock controls, office management.
- To ensure that all menus are constantly updated, paying special attention to seasonal availability
- To ensure that all menus are correctly calculated to ensure maximum gross profit.
- To ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of dishes.
- To ensure that sufficient stocks of all materials are being kept and stored under the correct conditions.
- To liaise with management daily regarding special requirements, VIP`s functions, etc.
- To ensure that all statutory hygiene requirements are diligently followed.
- To ensure that maintenance problems are promptly reported.
- To ensure that attendance registers are kept daily and that any absenteeism is reported to management without delay.
- To ensure that all documents are passed to management immediately for processing.
- To ensure that all staff are dressed correctly to satisfy statutory requirements as well as enhancing the image of the establishment.
- To constantly update your knowledge and skills for the good of the establishment.
- To assist with regular stock takes as and when required.
What
skills / behaviors are required?
- A Passion for food and an understanding of the latest international trends
- Strong leadership ability
- Firm but fair people-manager
- An excellent understanding of discerning clientele requirements
- Hands on approach
- strong communication skills,
- be presentable and professional at all times and enjoy guest interaction.
- a good team player and be able to work under pressure on your own initiative.
- talented, ambitious, passionate with lots of flair and an eye for detail
Please
send your detailed and updated CV, copies of certificates and testimonials and
a recent color full-length studio photograph to the following address
oltukailodge@manrikgroup.com
Your permission to conduct a background check will be assumed of your application.
oltukailodge@manrikgroup.com
Your permission to conduct a background check will be assumed of your application.
