Executive Chef

About the role

The Executive Chef will lead the culinary operations of MGallery Nairobi Gigiri, a luxury boutique hotel with multiple dining venues. Reporting to senior management, you will shape menu concepts, drive profitability, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and guest experience.

Key responsibilities

• Set periodic budgets and forecasts; analyse monthly P&L and month‑end reports to identify variances.
• Participate in management meetings and develop the annual business plan for the culinary department.
• Develop and maintain a departmental SOP manual, ensuring compliance with hotel policies, municipal regulations and HACCP standards.
• Lead menu creation, product development and detailed costing; oversee food promotions and pricing strategies.
• Manage kitchen cleanliness, conduct weekly walk‑throughs and ensure rigorous food safety practices.
• Monitor food quality across all outlets, produce accurate reports, schedules, recipes and presentation photographs.
• Identify market trends, adapt menus for hotel guests and the local market, and foster collaboration with other departments.
• Engage with local community representatives and potential guests as required.

Required profile

• Strong culinary background with experience in luxury hotel or brand environments.
• Demonstrated ability to stay current with emerging culinary trends.
• Proven experience in budgeting, cost control and P&L management.
• Leadership skills to manage and develop a diverse kitchen team.

Required skills

• HACCP and food safety management.
• Menu development and costing.
• Budget forecasting and financial analysis.
• SOP creation and implementation.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead culinary operations in a flagship boutique hotel.
• Dynamic, multicultural work environment with international guests.
• Professional development within a renowned hotel collection.