Chef at Embassy of Ireland, Kenya -DFA

• The Chef plays a crucial role in the delivery of the Embassy of Ireland’s objectives. The position is busy and highly rewarding, with a requirement for high quality and distinctive catering, combining flexibility and flair.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the needs of the Embassy, but will include the following:
• Planning, preparation and delivery of menus for official and private functions at the Residence and Embassy, as appropriate.
• Designing creative and innovative menus for official functions and events, which reflect
• Ireland’s food heritage and culture, and cater for guests’ dietary requirements.
• Responsibility for the running of the kitchen including stock management, budgeting and planning for small, medium and large scale events, with a view to minimising waste and delivering value for money.
• Ensure full compliance with professional health and safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Monitoring of and accounting for all expenditure within set budget guidelines.

Essential Requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills in English;
• Candidates must have a diploma in culinary arts, or a similar qualification;
• At least five years of high-level culinary experience, either in a diplomatic residence, hotel or a high-level restaurant setting;
• Availability for flexible working hours depending on event requirements;
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills;
• Experience in managing financial budgets and resources;
• A flexible attitude, good judgement and the ability to work effectively as part of a team;