Impala Club is seeking a highly skilled & experienced Head Chef 

The ideal candidate will be a Kenyan citizen who has the following Key Qualifications

Professional Qualifications and Experience


Diploma in Culinary science or related certificate
Proven experience as Head Chef
Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
Possess Basic culinary arts skills


Key Duties and deliverables


Managing food and beverage operations and Club functions within a budget and to the highest standards
Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organizing repairs when needed
Planning menus by consulting with the General Manager and Food & Beverage manager; estimating food costs and profits; adjusting menus as necessary.
Running a profitable kitchen in line with applicable margins provided
Preparing the budgets, including projections of all kitchen and food requirements, labor costs, and staffing levels.
Ensuring consistency in meal preparation
Design menus that enhance customers’ culinary experience while keeping up high quality.
Training the kitchen staff to ensure the food is prepared according to budget and required standards. 
Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
Evaluating staff performance and managing the team to deliver desired results
Responsible for staff work schedules and leave management
Performing a regular inventory of food supplies and equipment. 
Projecting for future needs and placing orders to ensure that they are met.
Ensuring that the kitchen adheres to sanitation, health and safety laws.
Ensuring that the food operations are controlled in a manner which reaches the desired cost of sales and maximizing potential and optimizing resources.
Coordinating closely with procurement to ensure the kitchen requirements are consistently met in terms of quality and quantity.
Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience
Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organizing repairs when needed
Handling complains that may be raised by the Member/Guests.


The Head Chef will report to the Food & Beverage Manager.

Key Competencies


The ability to constantly perform well in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational skills to ensure the smooth running of a kitchen
In-depth knowledge of all the sections in a kitchen to efficiently manage operations
Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a kitchen team
Solid financial acumen, including the ability to manage a budget
Creativity and superior culinary skills to create exceptional dishes for an establishment’s menu
Computer literacy, including a working knowledge of relevant software programs, such as a point-of-sale system and Microsoft Office
Business acumen to make sound decisions regarding things like menu prices, costing and kitchen processes.


DISCLAIMER CLAUSE: The job description is not the exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. The Job holder will be given Key Performance Indicates (KPIs) to measure their performance