Hotel Head Chef Job in Kenya

a fast growing Hotel is looking to recruit and fill the position of a Head Chef.
 

Duties

• Ensures the kitchen runs smoothly on daily basis and adequately stocked with all necessary goods.
• Lead by example, setting the pace and standards.
• Praise and recognize good performance.
• Pro-active in problem solving.
• Communicate via team meetings, one to one meetings, training sessions, notice boards and written.
• Communicate a vision of success which the team wants to be part of.
• Manage the day to day food administration ensuring systems compliance.
•  Orders of food stock appropriate to sales levels and not over ordered.
• Ensure all deliveries are check and signed.
• Ensure all substandard goods are returned to supplier.
• Controls wastage and records /reports all wastage.
• Ensure all invoices are processed weekly and accounted for.
•  Keeps within budgets set for ordering.
•  Ensure all stocks are secure and no loss of stocks.
• Ensure proper stock rotation is followed in storeroom, fridges and freezers.
• Monitor & controls stock levels –daily, weekly and monthly ensuring no shortfalls.
• Handle all queries and issues relating to dishes, menus and suppliers.
• Ensures all company recipe’s and preparation requirements are met.
• Ensure readiness for service and the pace is set for peak trade.
• Ensure all food is presented for service in a timely manner and in correct sequence.
• Ensure that storage of food meets company and statutory health and safety requirements.
• Deal with any customer returned food in a manner.
• Ensure temperature records and food labeling are maintained and up to date.
• Ensure the kitchen hygiene is adhered to and records kept.
• Ensure the kitchen uniform and personal   hygiene requirements are adhered to.
• Inspire and motivate the team to achieve food specification and therefore achieve sales and profit.
• Promote a positive perception of the company at all times both internally and externally.
• Attend company meetings as requested. 

Skills and Requirements

• 4- 5 years’ experience, one of which the candidate must have served as a Head Chef
• Integrity
• Initiative
• a creative interest in food and cookery
• the ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions
• high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• the ability to organize and plan your own work and that of others
• strong communication skills
• leadership and management skills
• the ability to control a budget and work with figures
• stamina with the ability to cope in a hot and busy kitchen
• The ability to deal calmly with unexpected situations and crises.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs and a convincing cover letter to recruitment@pdcafrica.com indicating the job title applied for by Friday 7th February 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.