Sous Chef at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

The role holder will be responsible for:

• Developing unique cuisine and appropriate menus
• Use of the F&B control tools and procedures
• Collaborating with the F&B Controller in setting up prices
• Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry
• Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
• Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food within the purchasing & supplies system.
• Training, supervising and maintain a sufficiently motivated team at Moranis
• Maintaining food cost as expected
• Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery
• Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques
• Actively seeking feedback from the guests
• Preparing meals and completing mis en place support as needed
• Ensuring proper use of official uniform including apron, shoes and hat are worn whilst at work.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Ensuring kitchen is clean and take care of leftover food
• Ensuring that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Ensuring implementation of appropriate kitchen waste management, wash and tidy up after preparation
• Complying with statutory nutrition and sanitation regulations, and safety standards
• Maintaining a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Preparing necessary data for applicable parts of the budget, taking corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met
• Supporting safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times
• Performing any other duties that may be responsibly requested by the management

Person specifications

Education, language & qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Food Production or any other relevant course. A degree will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the kitchen
• Excellent verbal and written communication with fluency in English, and verbal Swahili.
• Willingness to live on Ol Pejeta.