Chef De Partie

Job description

Company Description

The MGallery Hotel Collection features boutique hotels, each with its own original design and unique stories to tell. Choosing to join MGallery is choosing to live and experience Memorable Moments.

MGallery Nairobi Gigiri will feature 105 rooms and suites; four restaurants, including an all-day dining venue, a signature dining experience, a pool bar, and a rooftop restaurant and bar; meeting rooms and a business centre; and wellness facilities spanning a gym, pool and spa.

With a prime location on Gigiri’s Limuru Road, fairly close to Nairobi’s city centre and Village Market, it will attract UN and NGO delegates, consultants and contractors, as well as diplomats, leisure visitors and the local community.

Job Description

·  Attends daily briefing meeting with Executive Chef and other kitchen employees.
·  Checks on taste, consistently and quantity of all prepared food items, ensure there in no over production.
·  Assists the Executive Chef in the production, preparation and presentation of all food Items to ensure highest food quality at all times.
·  Assists in development and implementing standards, Recipes, Portion size and costing.
·  Assists within the kitchen operation, daily market lists and inter-kitchen transfers as required and submits to the Executive Chef.
·  Under the guidance of the Executive Chef assists in conducting formal on-the-job training sessions for kitchen employees.
·  Controls movement of unauthorized person in the kitchen.
·  Check punctuality and attendance off all employees.
·  Ensures proper storage of all raw materials and food items and makes sure no spoilt materials are kept.
·  Check all dry storerooms requisitions and makes sure, no over ordering was done. Keeps an eye on the products as to never get shortage especially before public holiday or busy season.
·  Checks and taste all buffets, displays and banqueting set-ups in accordance to the Executive Chef’s specification and takes action if he sees discrepancies immediately.
·  Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.     

Qualifications

·  1 year experience in similar role
·  Excellent communication skills
·  Hands on and proactive approach
·  Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
·  Excellent time management and prioritising
·  Strong organisational skills

Additional Information

Should be eligible to live and work in Kenya.