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Our client, a Texan Style BBQ restaurant in Nairobi is looking for a . The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the kitchen section according to set standards to ensure customer satisfaction. The successful candidate MUST be conversant in HACCP systems, and have a good understanding of policies relating to fire, hygiene, health and safety. He/ She MUST have over 4 years of experience as a Head Chef in a BBQ restaurant set up.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead in the preparation of quality meals to the highest standards.
- Ensure that all menus are constantly updated, paying special attention to food offerings.
- Ensure that all menu item prices are correctly calculated to ensure maximum gross profit.
- Supervise kitchen, staff ensuring an appropriate work roster is developed and adhered to
- Ensure that all kitchen staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control.
- Ensure that sufficient stocks of all ingredients are ordered and stored under the correct conditions.
- Liaise with GM regularly regarding special requirements, functions.
- Assist in development of marketing and advertising campaigns to attract patrons.
- Ensure that all statutory hygiene requirements are diligently followed.
- Ensure that maintenance problems are promptly reported.
- Ensure regular stocktakes are conducted and secure and dependable systems.
- Support efforts to maintain client satisfaction by monitoring & evaluating.
Key Qualifications:
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree.
- Must have at least 4 years’ experience working as a Sous chef in a BBQ restaurant.
- People skills – tolerance, patience and caring at all times
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent hygiene principles
- Team player with positive attitude and enthusiasm
- Excellent time management, interpersonal & problem solving skills
- Must have a good understanding of menu compilation and Texan BBQ cuisine.
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