Job Vacancies at Mombasa Continental Resort

Job Details

Head chef is responsible for all daily food preparation, help in recruitment of cooking staff, and planning menus. Head chef works evening and weekend hours and on holidays, because these are the times when kitchens are the most active. This is a leadership position, so good leadership skills are required in addition to strong cooking skills.

Responsibilities among others

Head chefs are responsible for all the food coming out of a kitchen, so need a strong knowledge of food. Kitchens seek professionals who demonstrate the following abilities:

Develop Menus and Create New Recipes: Executive chefs create menus and come up with new recipes as needed to replace old, outdated dishes with new and exciting options.

Adhere to Food Safety Regulations: Executive chefs must follow food safety regulations, because improperly stored or prepared food isn’t just a health violation, it can be potentially fatal to people eating it. The chef must also stay up-to-date on new health code regulations and begin following them the moment they are issued.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' quota carrying Chef experience
• Demonstrable track record of over-achieving quota
• Strong written and verbal communication skills