Vacancy title:
Head Chef

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Ujima Foundation for Training and Development

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, October 15 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Ujima is an old Swahili word that means "achieved with the help of others”. Founded in 2003, Ujima foundation is a sustainable urban development organization providing employability training to orphaned youngsters that are taking full responsibility for their younger siblings. Unique to Ujima’s approach, we own and run two income-generating properties and a Capacity Building programme to financially sustain our training programme.

Role Context

As the Head Chef at Ujima Food Garden, you will be the driving force behind our culinary creations.

Responsibilities

You will oversee all kitchen operations, lead and mentor the kitchen staff, and work closely with the Restaurant Manager to develop and execute a menu that delights our guests.

Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to showcase your culinary talents and shape the culinary direction of our socially conscious startup.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Send your CV and a brief cover letter with the subject line "Employment-Position-Location" or "Internship-Position-Location", for example "Internship-Bookkeeper-Kisumu". Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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