Sous Chef – Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi

About the role

Jacaranda Hotel in Westlands, Nairobi, is looking for a Sous Chef to lead and train the culinary team and supervise food preparation, presentation and kitchen operations. The role is full time, middle level, on site in Westlands, and requires a diploma in Culinary Arts or Food Production, a valid Food Handler's Certificate, HACCP and public health hygiene knowledge, and 3-4 years of progressive cooking experience including section leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and train the culinary team in your jurisdiction.
• Ensure correct preparation and presentation at a consistent level for all food items.
• Support the Head Chef with administrative responsibilities, including scheduling and payroll.
• Supervise food preparation and cooking methods, portion sizes, garnishing and presentation.
• Coordinate and supervise ordering of food supplies and kitchen equipment.
• Approve products to meet quality standards, keep cost accounts and take responsibility for food preparation areas.
• Train, discipline, supervise and organise kitchen personnel regularly.
• Complete performance evaluations and recommend salary increases where warranted.

Required profile

• Diploma in Culinary Arts / Food Production.
• Valid Food Handler's Certificate.
• HACCP and public health hygiene knowledge.
• At least 3 to 4 years of continuous progressive cooking experience on the line, including section leadership.

Applications are made through the hotel's careers contact.