A warm welcome to Hemingways Nairobi. A luxury 5* boutique hotel, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional guest experiences and service, ensuring the utmost comfort and luxury. This 45-suite boutique hotel elevates the standard of luxury for travellers in the region. Beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light, this plantation-style prope...

Are you a newly qualified culinary professional with the passion, discipline and creativity to build a successful career in a luxury kitchen?

The Hemingways Culinary Apprentice Program is a remunerated 2-year program designed for fresh culinary talent looking for structured practical training, exposure to professional kitchen operations and mentorship from experienced chefs.

Through hands-on learning, guided development and progressive responsibility, the program will prepare high-potential apprentices for future roles.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Be 26 years old and below
• Graduates with a 3.0 GPA or Second-class Upper degree in Culinary Arts, Food Production or a related field
• Aspiring chefs with 2 years professional experience and a strong desire to learn
• Individuals who are passionate about food, presentation and guest satisfaction
• Team players who can remain organized and focused in a fast-paced kitchen
• Candidates with basic knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety and culinary techniques
• Creative, disciplined and self-driven individuals with strong attention to detail
• Candidates who are flexible and available to work operational shifts

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience across different kitchen sections and culinary disciplines
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced chefs
• Exposure to luxury hospitality standards and professional kitchen systems
• Development in food preparation, presentation, quality control, kitchen organization, food safety and cost awareness
• Continuous feedback and structured culinary skills assessments
• A focused development pathway based on performance, competence and available opportunities
• Competitive remuneration as you learn

• Gain practical experience across different kitchen sections and culinary disciplines.
• Participate in hands-on learning, guided development and progressive responsibility.
• Develop skills in food preparation, presentation, quality control, kitchen organization, food safety and cost awareness.
• Take part in continuous feedback and structured culinary skills assessments.

• Passion for food, presentation and guest satisfaction
• Organization and focus in a fast-paced kitchen
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety and culinary techniques
• Creativity
• Discipline
• Self-motivation
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexibility to work operational shifts

• Be 26 years old and below
• Graduate with a 3.0 GPA or Second-class Upper degree in Culinary Arts, Food Production or a related field
• Aspiring chef with 2 years professional experience and a strong desire to learn