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  • Posted: Jan 8, 2020
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    The Fairmont Norfolk is a historic hotel in Nairobi, Kenya and is owned by the luxury hotel chain, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. The hotel has 170 rooms, 4 restaurants, and consists of 5 main blocks, each ranging from 1 to 2 stories high. The hotel has a signature Tudor style of architecture that has been maintained since its original construction.
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    Executive Chef

    The Executive Chef is responsible for the daily operation of the Kitchen department and is accountable for control of food/labor costs. He or she must also maintain payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines. Oversee implementation and training on new menus and recipes.

    Summary of Responsibilities:

    Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

    • Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service  
    • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
    • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Fairmont Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
    • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag while working.
    • Comply at all times with Fairmont standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
    • Follows Hotel’s telephone etiquette standards.
    • Follows Occupational Health & Safety regulations
    • Ensures adherence to Fairmont’s Code of Ethics
    • Ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness.
    • Supervise and approve all culinary schedule
    • Assure that all culinary departments have all food items prepared to proper specifications in a timely manner.
    • Maintain an effective training program for all employees so that all their time can be productive
    • Oversee production of food for adequate level, which do not result in excessive leftovers and waste.
    • Make Sous chefs aware of any special products needed for coming functions.
    • Attend daily operations meeting and communicate all relevant information to his/her Sous Chefs
    • Ensure good communication with the engineering department for follow-up on kitchen related repairs.
    • Maintain safe and sanitary working environment
    • Teach and supervise culinary employees on operation of kitchen equipment
    • Maintain food and labor costs
    • Approve of weekly payroll
    • Hold monthly staff meetings
    • Enforce the uniform and hair codes and personal cleanliness at all times
    • Evaluate employee’s performance, conduct performance reviews and apply corrective actions when needed as per Fairmont Standards.
    • Must supply their own basic tools of the trade i.e. Chef’s knife, paring knife, peeler
    • Other duties as required.

    Qualifications:

    • Previous experience is an assest
    • At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a two year college degree and 3 or more related years of experience, or a 4 year college degree and one year of related experience
    • Must possess outstanding guest services skills, professional presentation and sophisticated communication skills
    • Proficient in the English language (verbal & written), second language is an asset.
    • Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment.
    • Must be flexible in terms of working hours.
    • Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
    • Must be physically fit in order to lift items up to 50 pounds.
    • Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
    • Must be effective at handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing,         identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
    • Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of a particular need.
    • Knowledgeable with computer programs like Word and Excel
    • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
    • Must have great leadership and communication skills.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Fairmont Hotels & Resorts on frhi.taleo.net to apply

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