Canteen Chef / Manager Job in Kenya - Nairobi CBD Restaurant

A well-established restaurant based in Nairobi CBD is looking for qualified individual to fill a vacant position of Chef cum Canteen Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, supervise, and participate in the preparation of the food and variety of menus.
• Ensure that the food is produced in a timely and efficient manner and meets the highest standards of taste, quality and presentation.
• Ensure the development of new menus based on food trends, regional tastes and client requests.
• Tracking the food costs and assists in the development of canteen budgets.
• Ensure implementation of effective cost controls without compromising quality and service standards.
• Ensure adequate resource planning and the recruitment of kitchen and canteen staff.
• Set and review the canteen objectives and provide performance feedback through performance appraisal process.
• Ensure awareness and compliance to all Health & Safety work practices and regulations.
• Liaison with external parties and the resolution any issues arising
• Ensure business development and growth.
• Keep the Board informed of all relevant matters

The ideal candidate:

• Must be a qualified chef with a Diploma from a reputable institution.
• At least O level academic certificate
• Must have previous experience in a similar role and with demonstrated business awareness.
• Must have previous experience developing budgets and forecasts and managing food costs.
• Must be focused on providing a consistently high standard of customer service.
• Must be self-driven and detail-orientated with the ability to organise and plan ahead.
• Must have the ability to lead, multi-task, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have integrity
• Must be Computer Literate.

Other positions available are:

1. Cooks
2. Waiters/ Waitresses
3. Pastry Chefs
4. Stewards
5. Cleaners
6. Gardeners
7. Cashiers

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application letter and a detailed CV stating the position applied for to:

DN/A 1094
P. O. Box 49010 - 00100
Nairobi

on or before 16th September 2011.

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