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Executive Chef
2026-05-18T06:18:08+00:00
PrideInn Hotels, Resorts & Camps
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FULL_TIME
Kenya
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Hospitality, and Tourism
Management, Restaurant & Hospitality
KES
MONTH
2025-05-21T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a passion for excellence, a flair for creativity, and the ability to deliver an exceptional dining experience across multiple outlets.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute creative menus that reflect international and local culinary trends while maintaining the hotel’s standards.

Lead and manage the kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Oversee food preparation, ensuring quality, taste, and presentation meet 5-star standards.

Maintain high standards of hygiene and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Manage food cost controls and inventory, optimizing operational efficiency.

Train, mentor, and develop the kitchen team to ensure consistent growth and performance.

Collaborate with other departments to enhance guest satisfaction and event success.

Qualifications & Experience

Proven 5 years + experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a 5-star hotel

Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognized institution.

Exceptional knowledge of diverse cuisines and modern culinary techniques.

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

A track record of managing large kitchen operations and delivering exceptional results.

Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.

Knowledge of food trends and sustainability practices is an advantage.

  • Design and execute creative menus that reflect international and local culinary trends while maintaining the hotel’s standards.
  • Lead and manage the kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Oversee food preparation, ensuring quality, taste, and presentation meet 5-star standards.
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene and compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Manage food cost controls and inventory, optimizing operational efficiency.
  • Train, mentor, and develop the kitchen team to ensure consistent growth and performance.
  • Collaborate with other departments to enhance guest satisfaction and event success.
  • Leadership
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Culinary techniques
  • Menu design
  • Food cost control
  • Inventory management
  • Team management
  • Hygiene and safety compliance
  • Proven 5 years + experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a 5-star hotel
  • Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognized institution.
  • Exceptional knowledge of diverse cuisines and modern culinary techniques.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • A track record of managing large kitchen operations and delivering exceptional results.
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
  • Knowledge of food trends and sustainability practices is an advantage.
bachelor degree
12
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Vacancy title:
Executive Chef

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

Jobs at:
PrideInn Hotels, Resorts & Camps

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 21 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a passion for excellence, a flair for creativity, and the ability to deliver an exceptional dining experience across multiple outlets.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute creative menus that reflect international and local culinary trends while maintaining the hotel’s standards.

Lead and manage the kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Oversee food preparation, ensuring quality, taste, and presentation meet 5-star standards.

Maintain high standards of hygiene and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Manage food cost controls and inventory, optimizing operational efficiency.

Train, mentor, and develop the kitchen team to ensure consistent growth and performance.

Collaborate with other departments to enhance guest satisfaction and event success.

Qualifications & Experience

Proven 5 years + experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a 5-star hotel

Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognized institution.

Exceptional knowledge of diverse cuisines and modern culinary techniques.

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

A track record of managing large kitchen operations and delivering exceptional results.

Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.

Knowledge of food trends and sustainability practices is an advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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HOW TO APPLY

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Application Deadline: Thursday 21st May 2025

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Job Info
Job Category: Hospitality/ Chef/ Cook jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, May 21 2025
Duty Station: Kenya | Nairobi
Posted: 18-05-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 18-05-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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