Executive Chef



Strathmore University

Job Description :

To be responsible for ensuring the Catering department provides healthy and quality food to all its customers

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Menu Management: Create menus for special events as well daily food supply in the cafeteria;
  • Record Keeping: Maintain updated and accurate costing record of all dishes prepared and sold within the university;
  • Resource Management: Oversee the proper maintenance of equipment and ensuring that they are in working order at all times;
  • Procurement: Head the purchase and storage of food in the kitchen so that there is timely supply of healthy and quality food by the catering department;
  • Staff Management: Identify the developmental needs of kitchen staff; coaching, mentoring, performance management and helping staff to improve their knowledge and skills and ensuring disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to institutional, operational standards, and management policy;
  • Hygiene: Promote the maintenance of general hygiene standards in the kitchen;
  • Staff Recruitment: Support in recruitment of new employees and interns and ensure their on boarding is conducted as per University standards;
  • Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and guests.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in food production or any other related field from a recognized institution
  • Food Safety and Sanitation Certification

Experience:

  • At least five years’ experience with at least 2 yrs in a supervisory role
  • Working knowledge of French in order to be able to interpret menus

Competencies and Attributes

  • Basic Computational Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Kitchen Equipment Knowledge
  • Knowledge of International Cuisines
  • Good Interpersonal Skills
  • Culinary Arts Training

Method of Application

Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Executive Chef” on the subject line to: by 19th May 2025.

 

Job Overview

Company:
Strathmore University
Posted On:
14 May 2025
Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Job Category:
Tourism and Hospitality
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree
Employment Type:
Full Time
Experience:
5 Years
Salary:
Not mentioned
Closing Date:
2025-05-19