Mornach Group Executive Chef Jobs Kenya

Group Executive Chef Job at Mornach Group

To manage and coordinate the operations of the kitchen in a manner that ensures consistent high culinary, safety and hygiene standards are maintained and operational costs are contained

Indicators Of Good Performance On The Job

• Consistent high culinary standards maintained at all times.
• Standards of service documented, implemented and maintained
• Hygiene and safety standards documented implemented and maintained
• Up to date SOPs displayed and in use in the kitchen at all times
• Accurate and timely reports
• Accurate stock taking and returns
• Food costs kept within budget
• Wastage/losses kept to a minimum
• Staff effectively supervised, trained and developed
• Guest complaints kept at a minimum

Duties for the Group Executive Chef Job

• 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 staff
• Ensure 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 maintained
• In liaison with heads of sections plan the daily menu, brief staff and coordinate production.
• Monitor kitchen opening and closing duties including requisition of provisions and hygienic storage of food
• Ensure all the standing orders i.e. for special dietary requirements, baby food or off menu items are well made and on time
• Requisition food stock items from the store, receive deliveries and check on quality, quantity and prices
• Ensure correct portioning, quality and proper presentation of food to the clients
• Monitor and ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained within the kitchen, check the cleaning activities of the stewards and staff personal hygiene
• Plan, organise, 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 action
• In liaison with maintenance, coordinate timely repairs of faulty equipment
• Stay abreast of developments and trends in food production and adopt those that add value to Fiesta.
• Lead, motivate, develop and control staff continually assessing the competence of the team and offer coaching support and training as needed

Group Executive Chef Job Requirements

• Diploma/Certificate in food production from Utalii College or equivalent
• 7 years experience in a similar role
• Specialised training in people management/leadership
• Know how of Microsoft office computer packages.
• Knowledge of hotel working systems (MC, Micros)

Competencies

• Culinary expertise
• Strong safety and hygiene awareness
• Financial awareness
• Business awareness
• Planning and organizational skills
• Decision making skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Staff management and development skills
• Leadership skills
• Team working skills

How to Apply
Applications to be sent to hr@monarch.co.ke before 17/07/2017.