Job description
Experience Nairobi in our 5-star hotel that charms with its African design, uplifting atmosphere, open spaces, cool features and panoramic views. Situated in the popular Westlands district, Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi is the perfect base to explore Kenya’s capital while staying for business or leisure in 276 spacious rooms, suites and residences.
We are currently looking for a Executive Chef Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi.
Key responsibilities
To oversee the kitchen and stewarding operations of the Hotel
Ensure all menus are accurately costed, have standard recipes and presentation photos
All new menu items to include service staff education and tasting
In conjunction with the Food & Beverage Manager look at new potential revenue streams including outside catering opportunities.
Daily monitoring of the Food Cost to ensure monthly targets are achieved without undermining the agreed product quality
Ensure you have a presence in our outlets and interact with guests during service and ensure this practice by the Executive Sous or Sous Chef in your absence
Adhere to and monitor departmental operating expenses as per departmental budget and forecast.
Full compliance with local municipality HACCAP standards and certification.
To interact with Food & Beverage and Sales & Marketing to ensure hotel guest receives high level of service
Review and monitor departmental work schedules, oversee that departmental payroll is in line with budgets.
Ensure that staff scheduling is done effectively and in line with business demands
Train and develop the kitchen and stewarding team in the departmental operating standards
To drive the performance of the kitchen and stewarding team members, including completion of performance appraisals, coaching counselling and performance management in conjunction with Human Resources
To lead and support employees in the achievement of financial, operational and service delivery targets via effective organizational policy and procedural development and appropriate employee training activities
Foster a winning, solution-oriented work environment, motivating and engaging employees to continuously deliver the best possible service and to provide feedback and suggestions
Implement checks and controls for each and every food delivery for quality and proper storage
Actively review guest comments and feedback, communicate this with the team members and implement procedures to enhance guest satisfaction
