Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

K sh 240,000 – 275,000 gross / month

Nairobi, Kenya

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Flagship outlet

Overview

Our client is looking for a Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen strategy menu engineering, vendor management, cost control, and people development while delivering consistent quality at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Own menu design and engineering to CM targets.
Lead ordering, vendor relationships, and price negotiations.
Control food cost via portioning, planning, and waste reduction.
Maintain HACCP documentation; pass hygiene audits.
Recruit, train, roster; manage performance and succession.
Collaborate with FOH on promotions and events; analyze results.

Education & Experience

Diploma in Culinary Arts; management coursework is an advantage.
6–10 years, including multi-section leadership.

Skills & Tools

Tools: recipe/inventory software, thermologgers, Excel/BI.
Skills: leadership, menu engineering, vendor negotiation, budgeting.

KPIs

Food cost %; kitchen labor %; guest food ratings; audit scores.

Work Conditions

Variable hours; late nights during events.

Compensation (Kenya) KES 240,000–275,000/month (+ bonus eligibility).

Benefits

Medical, uniform/laundry, meals.

Growth Path

Executive Chef → F&B/Operations leadership.

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Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

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