Head Chef

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Food & Beverage

Key Responsibilities

  • Kitchen team leader. Participate in recruitment, training, managing and scheduling of kitchen staff.
  • Design menus, preparing daily specials and developing recipes for the hotel.
  • Oversee preparation of food to health and safety standards.
  • Oversee all kitchen operations.
  • Receive and coordinate customer order from Waiters.
  • Prepare kitchen budget requisitions.
  • Supervise kitchen staff, including Chef, Cooks, and Kitchen assistant.
  • Manage kitchen inventory, minimize waste, and control food costs.
  • Report daily operations to the F&B Manager.

Qualifications / Skills

  • Diploma in Culinary arts or equivalent
  • At least 2 years experience as a head chef in a busy kitchen
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Proficiency in MS Office and any Hotel Management software
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Apply for Head Chef

Email your CV, academic credentials, and a current certificate of good conduct to westgateinnbungoma@gmail.com by 11 January 2026.