Job Description
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club has been awarded Africa’s leading hotel in 2022, 2023 and 2024 by the World Travel Awards.
- As Executive Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef in managing the culinary operations of Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, ensuring the highest standards of quality and guest experience. You will be a hands-on leader, working closely with the kitchen team to maintain excellence in food preparation, presentation, and consistency.
- Manage all Kitchens in the absence of the Executive Chef
- Create all food menus with the guidance of the Executive Chef
- Complete daily market lists to ensure quality food ordering while maintaining budgeted costs
- Meet with Storekeepers to ensure quality & par levels are maintained
- Interact closely with the Catering department to assist in function menu co-ordination and meet with clients as required
- Conduct daily shift briefings with all Sous Chefs
- Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations
- Liaise daily with Outlet Managers and Sous Chefs to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
- Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
- Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines
- Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
- Demonstrate an understanding and an awareness of all policies and procedures relating to Health, Hygiene and Fire Life Safety at the hotel
- Familiarize yourself with emergency and evacuation procedures at the hotel
- Ensure all security incidents, accidents and near misses are always logged in timely manner and brought to the attention.
Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years experience as an Executive Sous Chef in a 5-star luxury/premium property
- Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
- Proven track record of cost control including food, pieces of equipment, labour and wastage to meet the goals and the hotel’s financial goals
- Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
