THE ROLE
As the Sous Chef, you will serve as the pivotal leader across our Nairobi-based kitchens, reporting directly to the Head Chef. This dynamic, hands-on position requires you to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, uphold the high food standards our guests anticipate, and foster the growth and development of your team.
You will collaborate across various branch locations, where maintaining uniformity is paramount. Regardless of whether it is the initial service of the day or the final shift, the established standards remain unwavering, and so does your commitment to upholding them.
WHAT YOU’LL OWN
Our role involves upholding and maintaining stringent food quality and consistency standards uniformly across all company locations. This encompasses ensuring that presentation and taste meet established expectations consistently, in every service instance, without exception.
Cost and waste management involves meticulous oversight of food expenditures, rigorous efforts to minimize wastage, and diligent maintenance of proper stock rotation practices.
You oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including coordinating prep schedules, managing duty rosters, handling supply logistics, and maintaining inventory, ensuring seamless daily functionality.
Provide guidance and support to kitchen staff by cultivating a positive work environment that fosters professional growth and accountability, through consistent training, motivational strategies, and ongoing one-on-one interactions.
Non-negotiable standards of hygiene and compliance must be upheld at all times. You are responsible for ensuring strict adherence to food safety protocols, proper maintenance and handling of equipment, and maintaining the team’s readiness for any emergency situation.
To ensure guest satisfaction, actively monitor feedback, promptly resolve any concerns, and guarantee a positive experience for every guest before their departure.
YOU’LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU
With a track record of success in a sous chef or senior kitchen leadership capacity, you bring invaluable expertise to the team.
Take ownership — you don’t wait to be told, you spot the problem and fix it
Lead by example while fostering a culture of excellence within your team, ensuring every member upholds the highest standards of performance and professionalism. Demonstrate strong leadership through your actions and decisions, while maintaining a supportive and empathetic approach to guide and inspire your team toward success.
Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to maintaining consistency in quality and standards, day after day, without exception.
Maintain composure and concentration amidst a dynamic, high-pressure setting.
Effectively convey information and ideas to kitchen personnel, front-of-house staff, and management with clarity and professionalism.
Organized individuals who excel in dynamic environments and demonstrate strong self-motivation without requiring constant oversight are encouraged to apply.
WHY ANDO
Join our rapidly expanding, internationally recognized food brand, experiencing strong and consistent growth across multiple markets.
Collaborate with a dedicated team that prioritizes exceptional food standards and demonstrates a genuine commitment to culinary excellence.
Develop and refine your leadership capabilities within a well-defined, multi-location organizational framework.
Join an organization committed to fostering the growth of its employees as diligently as it prioritizes culinary excellence.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
