type: Full
time
Contract type: Permanent
Job Title: Head Chef
Salary: 85,000 per month live in and benefits
Location: Amboseli National Park
Employer type: Game Lodge
Job type: Chef & Kitchen
Job reference: OTL0012
Scope and General Purpose: To provide an efficient and cost effective dining
experience.
Responsible for: All kitchen staff
Responsible to: Food and Beverage Manager
Liaises with: All other heads of department
Hours of Work: Flexible
Limits of Authority: To be provided.
Job description: Suitable for single chef. Enjoy this bush environment
in this modern contemporary lodge in one of the most beautiful animal parks in
Kenya.
Employer Overview: Successful long established, and busy lodge in a
world-renowned Amboseli National Park with many accolades over the years.
Stable work environment. Discerning international clientelle. Staff work for 6
weeks and then have 2 weeks off in cycles. Accommodation provided and medical
attention by the Lodge Nurse while on duty. Showcase your talent in this
world-renowned lodge. Show your understanding of the latest trends in plating
and food presentation.
Overall responsibility for all food production and presentation in a variety of
environments, and interaction with a maximum of 160 guests. Lead a developing
youthful kitchen team.
Skills required:
- At least 3 years
experience as a head chef, in a similar up-market environment. - Professional
training from Kenya Utalii College in Advanced Food Production or similar
from an equally recognized quality school
:-Clean
Driver’s License
Please ensure that you provide the following information with your suite of
application:
- Recent Studio
Photograph – head & shoulders picture, in low resolution format for our
database - Start and end
dates for all previous employment , starting with the last place of work - Written
references that you have available - Current contact
telephone numbers and email addresses for all previous employers, for
referencing purposes.
are the key responsibilities of the position?
- Overall kitchen
management - Staff Training
- Creative Menu
- Compilation A la
carte, active cooking and bush functions - Ordering and
Stock controls, office management. - To ensure that
all menus are constantly updated, paying special attention to seasonal
availability - To ensure that
all menus are correctly calculated to ensure maximum gross profit. - To ensure that
all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and
pleasing presentation of dishes. - To ensure that
sufficient stocks of all materials are being kept and stored under the
correct conditions. - To liaise with
management daily regarding special requirements, VIP`s functions, etc. - To ensure that
all statutory hygiene requirements are diligently followed. - To ensure that
maintenance problems are promptly reported. - To ensure that
attendance registers are kept daily and that any absenteeism is reported
to management without delay. - To ensure that
all documents are passed to management immediately for processing. - To ensure that
all staff are dressed correctly to satisfy statutory requirements as well
as enhancing the image of the establishment. - To constantly
update your knowledge and skills for the good of the establishment. - To assist with
regular stock takes as and when required.
skills / behaviors are required?
- A Passion for
food and an understanding of the latest international trends - Strong
leadership ability - Firm but fair
people-manager - An excellent
understanding of discerning clientele requirements - Hands on
approach - strong
communication skills, - be presentable
and professional at all times and enjoy guest interaction. - a good team
player and be able to work under pressure on your own initiative. - talented, ambitious,
passionate with lots of flair and an eye for detail
send your detailed and updated CV, copies of certificates and testimonials and
a recent color full-length studio photograph to the following address oltukailodge@manrikgroup.com Your
permission to conduct a background check will be assumed of your application.
