Executive Chef
A new
upcoming hotel based in Nairobi’s up-market area, is seeking to fill the
following
positions:
EXECUTIVE CHEF (1 position)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Brief
Description
The
Executive Chef will be responsible for developing the reputation of the hotel
through
planning,
preparation and production of quality food for all food and beverages outlets
and
banquet
facilities within the hotel. You will also be responsible for the administration
and smooth
running
of the kitchen and staff.
Detailed
Description
Creating menus that meet
and exceed customer’s needs while conforming to brand standards.
Ensuring the consistent
production of high quality food throughout all hotel food outlets.
Developing customer
relations through pro-active interaction with guests.
Effective management of
the department including budgeting, forecasting, resource
planning
and waste management
Excellent leadership of
the kitchen brigade ensuring ongoing development of team members
and
putting in place an effective approach to succession planning.
Maintain an exemplary
standard of hygiene in accordance to the Hazard Analysis Critical
Control
Point (HACCP) guidelines.
Job
Requirements
Knowledge,
Skills, Experience, Competencies
Have a formal professional
training in food production obtaining a Degree from a relevant
hospitality
training institution
Previous relevant
experience as an Executive Chef or Sous Chef in a Hotel.
Excellent management,
supervisory and leadership skills and experience
A creative approach to the
production of high quality food with strong skills in buffet style
food
Must possess a deep
knowledge of menu planning and engineering
Have a business focused
approach to managing a hotel kitchen
A people person, strict on
follow up, hygiene, training and quality control
Excellent communication
skills in both spoken and written English
Relevant computer skills
and use is essential
Interested
and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV indicating
email
address
or telephone contacts, names & contacts of 3 referees to this email address
:
recruitment@sholtan.com. In the
subject line, please indicate the position to which you are
applying.
The last
date of receiving applications shall be the 3rd October
2012.
Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for
interviews.
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