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Suyian Executive Chef (Suyian_Exec Chef) at And Beyond
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 5 days ago (31 Aug 2026) Deadline: 14 Sep 2026 Updated 3 days ago
Job Description
The Executive Chef leads the culinary team at &Beyond Suyian Lodge, overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional food quality. Responsibilities include menu development, cost control, inventory management, and maintaining food safety standards in a remote lodge environment. The role requires at least five years of luxury hospitality experience and strong leadership abilities.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Minimum 5 years’ experience as an executive chef in a luxury lodge or high‑end hospitality setting
- • Proven ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team
- • Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles
- • Experience in menu development, recipe costing and inventory management
- • Ability to manage food costs and operate within budget
- • Excellent communication and organizational skills
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure high culinary standards
- • Lead and develop the culinary team, providing coaching and motivation
- • Manage food costs and adhere to budgetary targets
- • Order and purchase kitchen supplies, considering remote logistics
- • Maintain inventory, monitor stock levels and manage supplier relationships
- • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
- • Develop menus, create recipes and conduct costing
- • Drive sustainable sourcing and waste reduction initiatives
- • Deliver exceptional guest dining experiences