Senior Sous Chef – Luxury Property – Masai Mara

Kendrick Recruitment are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Sous Chef to join a team at in the beautiful Masai Mara.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Executive Chef in maintaining food standards for guests and staff
• Developing and training kitchen staff, with particular attention to the pastry department
• Creating seasonal menus based on guest needs and produce availability
• Maintaining excellent stock controls, ordering processes, and stock rotation
• Ensuring proactive maintenance of all kitchen equipment
• Interacting and communicating regularly with chefs, heads of department, the General Manager, and suppliers
• Ensuring all food going out to guests is of high quality and meets dietary requirements
• Meeting guests on arrival and building strong relationships through excellent communication and feedback exchange

Requirements:

• Formal culinary qualifications and at least 2 years of management experience, ideally in a 5-star operation
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain consistent attention to detail
• Guest-focused, positive, excellent team player, committed, hardworking, and eager to learn

Personal Traits:

• Passion for food and the food experience
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively
• Strong management skills and ability to think creatively within a team
• Good knowledge of hospitality operations including butler service, housekeeping, and laundry
• Computer skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to share information and teach others

This position is a live in role with great company benefits and a salary on offer of USD1500. To apply please send your CV, references and food portfolio today… Good Luck!