Sous Chef - Nanyuki at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

What's in it for you:

• You will enroll in the workplace pension scheme
• Private medical insurance as per Hotel offering
• Be part of creating the historic story of rehabilitating and releasing the rare Mountain Bongo that was heading toward extinction.
• Working with a hotel rich in history and known for exemplary services while growing your career
• Employee Benefits Card offering discounted rates in Accor Worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility Activities, like Planet 21.

What will you be doing:

• Maintaining and running of kitchen in absence of Executive Sous Chef
• Maintain stock control, ensuring that stock levels are in line with Company requirements.
• Monitoring training of all members of kitchen staff and assessing progress.
• Drive the development of menus and dishes is as per SOP and completed in a timely period.
• Ensuring correct stock rotation of food and ordering food goods from suppliers.
• Checking and ordering of equipment via correct channels.
• Additional responsibilities in absence of line manager or senior employee.
• Lead, coach, mentor the team as well as drive the daily operations of the pastry section

Your experience and skills include:

• 3 years as  Sous Chef in a 5 star or Premium Hotel
• Great & proven leadership skills
• Excellent planning & Organizational Skills
• A creative approach to the production of high-quality foods and knowledge of bakery
• Excellent leadership & training skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Up to date with current trends