Location: LIMURU
Salary: 60,000 + Incentives

Are you a passionate culinary leader with a flair for innovation and excellence? We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations, inspire the team, and elevate our dining experience through creativity, consistency, and outstanding food quality.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who goes beyond preparing great meals—someone who can introduce fresh ideas, develop unique menus, mentor kitchen teams, and contribute strategically to the growth and success of the establishment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Develop innovative and creative menus that enhance customer experience and differentiate the brand.
• Design seasonal specials and introduce new culinary concepts and trends.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to achieve high performance standards.
• Ensure food preparation and service meet established quality, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Manage inventory, food costing, procurement, and wastage control to maximize profitability.
• Maintain consistency in taste, portioning, and presentation across all menu items.
• Collaborate with management to improve guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and revenue growth.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and high-performance kitchen culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts, Food Production, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or in a senior culinary leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food production, menu engineering, kitchen management, and food safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to create innovative dishes and introduce new culinary concepts.
• Experience managing kitchen budgets, food costs, inventory, and supplier relationships.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional culinary creativity and passion for food innovation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Commercial awareness and business-minded approach to kitchen operations.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.