Reports to: Restaurant Manager
Duty Station: Fiesta Restaurant (Chester House, Nairobi)
Key Task: To manage and co-ordinate the operations of the kitchen in a manner that ensures consistent high culinary safety, hygiene and quality standards are maintained and operational costs are contained.
Develop and implement kitchen performance standards and other specifications in line with best practice and ensure compliance to such standards by the kitchen team.Document and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), and review and initiate remedial action as and where needed.Develop, document and cost standard recipes and train all the staffEnsure a cost effective and sustainable operation through on-going budgetary control, cost review and the implementation of cost saving initiatives.Continually monitor and control the usage of supplies and operating equipment and ensure that inter-departmental and intra-departmental controls are maintainedIn liaison with heads of sections plan the daily menu, brief staff and coordinate productionMonitor kitchen opening and closing duties including requisition of provisions and hygienic storage of foodEnsure all the standing orders i.e. for special dietary requirements, baby food or off menu items are well made and on timeRequisition food stock items from the store, receive deliveries and check on quality, quantity and pricesEnsure correct portioning, quality and proper presentation of food to the clientsMonitor and ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained within the kitchen, check the cleaning activities of the stewards and staff personal hygienePlan, organize, allocate and co-ordinate the work of the team including preparing duty rosters, off and leave schedules.Gather feedback and comments from guests, review and put in place remedial actionIn liaison with maintenance, coordinate timely repairs of faulty equipmentStay abreast of developments and trends in food production and adopt those that add value to Fiesta and Chester Hotel as a whole.Lead, motivate, develop and control staff continually assessing the competence of the team and offer coaching support and training as needed,Diploma/Certificate in food production from Utalii College or equivalent7 years experience in a similar roleSpecialized training in people management/leadershipCulinary expertiseStrong safety and hygiene awarenessAwareness on implementation of quality checks and controlsFinancial awarenessBusiness awarenessPlanning and organizational skillsDecision making skillsCommunication and interpersonal skillsStaff management and development skillsLeadership skillsTeam working skillsEmail your application and CV to: jobsatmonarchgroup@gmail.com
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