Vacancy title:
Junior Sous Chef

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

Jobs at:
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 31 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

What you will be doing:

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
• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen Colleagues in absence of the Sous Chef
• Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations
• Liaise with the Outlet Chef to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience in the Culinary field required
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent required
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
• 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: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

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

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