Executive Chef –Grade KH Nine (9) One (1) Position MSU/ADM/KH/01/25 Kisumu Hotel
Requirements for Appointment:
- A Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Food and Beverage production from a recognized institution with a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience; OR
- A certificate in Food Production or related course with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a busy kitchen; and
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee that the cooking, food preparation, and storage areas are clean and hygienic at all times;
- Responsible for ensuring that the quality of all food leaving the kitchen is up to set standards;
- Coordinate menu planning, preparation and advice on menu changes;
- Develop menus and come up with new recipes as needed to replace old ones occasionally;
- Maintaining food safety regulations and stay up to date on new health code regulation;
- Estimate expected food consumption and make requisition or procure from the stores to ensure that items are available in the kitchen as listed on the menu card;
- Doing cost analysis reports for all inventory and kitchen equipment needed and submit to the Food & Beverage Manager;
- Inspect kitchen equipment to ensure they are operating at their optimal and order new ones if necessary;
- Makes kitchen staff schedules and host staff meetings to brief them on kitchen practices and changes;
- Trains food production staff as well as students attached to the kitchen and stay up to date on upcoming and latest culinary trends; and
- Receive and process guest complaints in regards to food and respond to them promptly.
Method of Application
Interested applicants should visit Maseno University Website; www.maseno.ac.ke to view detailed requirements. Each application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant’s age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the certificate and testimonials.
Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach the NCPWD certificate. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process.
Qualified candidates should submit Ten (10) hard copies of the application clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied. Applications must be submitted on or before 4th April, 2025 addressed to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. Box 333 - 40105
MASENO
Note: Applications received later than the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification