Vacancy title:
Executive Sous Chef

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality]

Jobs at:
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, July 5 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Reporting to the Cluster Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:             

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Manage all Kitchens in the absence of the Cluster Executive Chef
• Create all food menus with the guidance of the Cluster Executive Chef
• Complete daily market lists to ensure quality food ordering while maintaining budgeted costs
• Meet with Storekeepers to ensure quality & par levels are maintained
• Interact closely with the Catering department to assist in function menu co-ordination and meet with clients as required
• Conduct daily shift briefings with all Sous Chefs
• Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations
• Liaise daily with Outlet Managers and Sous Chefs to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in the culinary field required
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent required
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Proven track record of cost control including food, equipment, labour and wastage to meet the goals and the hotel’s financial goals
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Fairmont Hotels & Resorts on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply

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