Deputy Chefs (3) for (2) High-End Restaurants at Summit Recruitment and Search

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all ingredients are stored & labelled according to SOPs and verify the stock levels in the kitchen are respected.
• Ensure mise en place are ready on time as well as maintain a clean space after mise en place.
• Assist in preparing the team’s schedule to meet quality & operating expenses targets.
• Organize workflow, maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during the shift.
• Ensures all kitchen tasks are performed on time & meeting the quality standards during his/her shift.
• Ensure representatives from the kitchen attend service line ups and meetings.
• Apply controls to minimize food wastage and theft during shift.
• Make products/ingredient requisition during shift.
• Ensure all food safety requirements are maintained in the kitchen during shift.
• Guarantee all menu items are prepared in accordance with the restaurants SOPs and policies.
• Adhere to the cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Always, immediately and proactively report any issue related to the quality / freshness of ingredient and any need of reports.

Qualifications

• Must have at least five years’ experience as a Chef
• Have a Certificate/Diploma from a reputable institution.
• Must have Food handling certificate.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with safety requirements, safe work practices and health regulations pertaining to food preparation and service.
• Enjoy cooking and able to organise efficient work schedules.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Kiswahili Languages
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written.
• Able to work as a leader and as part of a team and have high level of personal cleanliness.
• Be punctual and excellent time management skills.
• Honest and attention to detail as well as demonstrate the highest ethical and professionalism.