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Kitchen Assistant
2026-03-16T11:59:03+00:00
Career Options Africa Group
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Restaurant & Hospitality, Cleaning & Facilities
KES
MONTH
2026-03-31T17:00:00+00:00
8

Responsibilities or duties

Culinary Excellence

  • Assist the Head Chef in conceptualizing, developing, and refining menus that align with Sambora Kinigi’s vision of cultural authenticity and luxury.
  • Supervise food preparation, ensuring every dish meets established quality, presentation, and timing standards.
  • Develop signature menu items, ensuring consistency in taste and
  • Train and mentor kitchen staff, nurturing their culinary skills and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Operational Management

  • Coordinate daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely service, smooth workflows, and adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
  • Manage inventory, procurement, and stock rotation to minimize waste and maintain optimal levels of supplies.
  • Establish and enforce standard operating procedures to enhance kitchen

Team Collaboration

  • Lead and inspire the kitchen team, fostering teamwork and effective
  • Partner with the Head Chef in menu planning, special event coordination, and staff performance reviews.
  • Act as a bridge between kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless guest

Guest Satisfaction

  • Monitor guest feedback to maintain and exceed expectations regarding culinary
  • Assist in accommodating special dietary requirements and personalized culinary requests with professionalism and creativity.

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification

  • Hospitality Management- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Assistant in a high-end restaurant or luxury hospitality environment.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional
  • Strong leadership and mentorship
  • Creative and innovative approach to menu development and
  • In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation
  • Excellent organizational and communication
  • Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Assist the Head Chef in conceptualizing, developing, and refining menus that align with Sambora Kinigi’s vision of cultural authenticity and luxury.
  • Supervise food preparation, ensuring every dish meets established quality, presentation, and timing standards.
  • Develop signature menu items, ensuring consistency in taste and
  • Train and mentor kitchen staff, nurturing their culinary skills and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely service, smooth workflows, and adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
  • Manage inventory, procurement, and stock rotation to minimize waste and maintain optimal levels of supplies.
  • Establish and enforce standard operating procedures to enhance kitchen
  • Lead and inspire the kitchen team, fostering teamwork and effective
  • Partner with the Head Chef in menu planning, special event coordination, and staff performance reviews.
  • Act as a bridge between kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless guest
  • Monitor guest feedback to maintain and exceed expectations regarding culinary
  • Assist in accommodating special dietary requirements and personalized culinary requests with professionalism and creativity.
  • Strong leadership and mentorship
  • Creative and innovative approach to menu development
  • In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation
  • Excellent organizational and communication
  • Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Hospitality Management- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Assistant in a high-end restaurant or luxury hospitality environment.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional
bachelor degree
24
JOB-69b7f08735e85

Vacancy title:
Kitchen Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality, Cleaning & Facilities]

Jobs at:
Career Options Africa Group

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 31 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities or duties

Culinary Excellence

  • Assist the Head Chef in conceptualizing, developing, and refining menus that align with Sambora Kinigi’s vision of cultural authenticity and luxury.
  • Supervise food preparation, ensuring every dish meets established quality, presentation, and timing standards.
  • Develop signature menu items, ensuring consistency in taste and
  • Train and mentor kitchen staff, nurturing their culinary skills and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Operational Management

  • Coordinate daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely service, smooth workflows, and adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
  • Manage inventory, procurement, and stock rotation to minimize waste and maintain optimal levels of supplies.
  • Establish and enforce standard operating procedures to enhance kitchen

Team Collaboration

  • Lead and inspire the kitchen team, fostering teamwork and effective
  • Partner with the Head Chef in menu planning, special event coordination, and staff performance reviews.
  • Act as a bridge between kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless guest

Guest Satisfaction

  • Monitor guest feedback to maintain and exceed expectations regarding culinary
  • Assist in accommodating special dietary requirements and personalized culinary requests with professionalism and creativity.

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification

  • Hospitality Management- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Assistant in a high-end restaurant or luxury hospitality environment.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional
  • Strong leadership and mentorship
  • Creative and innovative approach to menu development and
  • In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation
  • Excellent organizational and communication
  • Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Hospitality/ Chef/ Cook jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, March 31 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 16-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 16-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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