Executive Chef Jobs in Kenya at Fairmont Mara Safari Club

Job Title: Executive Chef

Employer: Fairmont Mara Safari Club


Duty Station: Nairobi,

Application Deadline: 13th August 2013

Job Summary:
The Fairmont Mara Safari Club has opened following an extensive renovation program. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River and on the edge of the world’s Seventh “New” Wonder of the World – the Masai Mara – Fairmont Mara Safari Club is the epitome of tented luxury. The main lodge at the center of camp hosts an indoor restaurant, bar and library with Internet access to keep the relatives up to date with safariadventures. A spacious outside deck overhangs the river and leads to a heated pool, complete with bar and private massage tents.
The Executive Chef will oversee the culinary operations at Fairmont Mara Safari Club, to ensure that the department is always striving to exceed our guests, owners and shareholders expectations.  Ensure that the product is of highest possible quality with regards to preparations, presentations and menu selection. To effectively lead our culinary department, recruiting and developing a team of professionals who will continually strive to be the best.
Responsibilities:
• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service.
• Meet daily with Culinary Management to communicate daily operational challenges & successes.
• Promote a fun, professional and disciplined work environment.
• Lead by example using Fairmont’s Mission, Vision & Values.
• Support/Coach/Develop & Motivate kitchen colleagues & managers
• Chairs weekly Sous Chef meeting.
• Communicate and ensure all kitchen colleagues & managers are aware of standards & expectations.
• Strive to achieve monthly labor and food cost budget, minimize wastage/spoilage in all kitchen areas.
• Conduct daily walk through of hotel kitchens and accompanying areas to ensure proper cleanliness and hygiene of all work stations.
• Conduct meeting with food suppliers, review products, prices, quality, delivery, etc on regular basis.
Requirements
•Previous experience is an asset Minimum 2 years experience as an Executive Chef in a 5 star luxury hotel environment.
• Strong understanding of HACCP.
• Accreditation from a recognized Culinary School.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of International Cuisine.
• Proven track record of cost control including food, equipments, labour and wastage to meet the food quality goals and the hotel’s financial goals.
• Enthusiastic with an outgoing personality who is very guest driven.
• Demonstrate real passion for menu planning, developing employees and experimenting with new trends.
• Experiences in organic farming and products an asset.
• Must have at least one year of service in current role.
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.