Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,700 properties under 31 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.

The JW Marriott Nairobi is looking for a passionate Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations, ensuring exceptional dining experiences that reflect the highest standards of quality, innovation and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of managing large teams, fostering positive and innovative work environment while ensuring the highest food quality standards. This role will oversee culinary operations of high volume meetings and events, and five specialty restaurants.

Qualifications and Experience:

Experience in a similar role within luxury hotel environment is a requirement, with Marriott experience being an added advantage.

• Lead our culinary operations
• Ensuring exceptional dining experiences that reflect the highest standards of quality, innovation and guest satisfaction
• Managing large teams
• Fostering positive and innovative work environment
• Ensuring the highest food quality standards
• Oversee culinary operations of high volume meetings and events
• Oversee culinary operations of five specialty restaurants

• Culinary operations management
• Team management
• Food quality standards
• Event catering
• Restaurant management

• BA/BSc/HND
• Proven track record of managing large teams
• Experience in a similar role within luxury hotel environment
• Marriott experience (added advantage)