Private Chef

About the role

A leading company in the Oil and Gas sector, recruited through Stratostaff East Africa, is looking for a Private Chef for a fixed-term position in Nairobi. The chef prepares and serves meals for the people living at the primary residence, with a strong emphasis on food safety, hygiene and cost control.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to clients in a timely manner, in line with their health and cultural preferences
• Manage the household budget by keeping supplies and orders in line with it and supervising food costs
• Create new methods and recipes for meals
• Maintain kitchen safety measures and sanitation practices
• Build good relationships with residents and other workers in the home
• Work late hours, including private dinner parties

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts and/or Catering from a registered institution
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a busy professional kitchen
• Good leadership, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Efficient budgeting and cost-saving skills; able to multi-task and manage time under pressure
• Respectable knowledge of food handling and environmental sanitation standards