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Chef de Cuisine – Mediterranean Restaurant

Serena Hotels
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Live
Full Time
Senior
Hospitality
Posted about 6 hours ago (24 Oct 2026) Updated about 6 hours ago

Job Description

The Chef de Cuisine will lead the culinary team of Serena Hotel’s Mediterranean restaurant, overseeing menu creation, food preparation, and service standards. The role combines creativity with rigorous quality control to deliver an authentic dining experience for guests. Leadership, mentorship, and strong operational management are essential.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • • Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management
  • • At least 5 years of progressive kitchen experience, with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine
  • • Proven ability to lead and develop culinary teams
  • • Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations
  • • Creative flair and passion for high‑quality dining

Required Skills

Responsibilities

  • • Design and update Mediterranean menus that reflect seasonal ingredients
  • • Supervise kitchen staff, schedule shifts and conduct performance reviews
  • • Ensure all dishes meet quality, taste and presentation standards
  • • Manage inventory, ordering and cost control of food supplies
  • • Enforce food safety and hygiene regulations throughout the kitchen