Chef - Hot Kitchen / Restaurant

Nexus Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced and versatile Chef on behalf of our client, a restaurant based in South C, Nairobi.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing a diverse range of high-quality hot meals and must be confident working in a busy restaurant kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of dishes consistently and to high-quality standards. 
• Prepare Mandi Chicken and Mandi Rice to a high standard. 
• Prepare a range of hot food and restaurant dishes. 
• Prepare burgers, fish and fish fillets. 
• Prepare different varieties of pizza. 
• Prepare pasta dishes including Alfredo, Parmesan-based dishes and other pasta varieties. 
• Maintain consistency in taste, portion sizes, presentation and food quality. 
• Ensure ingredients are properly prepared and kitchen stations are ready for service. 
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety. 
• Monitor food quality and freshness during preparation and service. 
• Minimise food wastage and use ingredients efficiently. 
• Maintain proper storage and handling of food items. 
• Work efficiently during busy service periods and meet customer orders within expected timelines. 
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen and service staff. 
• Maintain kitchen equipment and workstations in clean and good working condition. 
• Follow established recipes, preparation procedures and restaurant standards. 

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Chef in a busy restaurant, café, hotel or similar food-service establishment. 
• Strong practical/hands-on culinary skills. 
• Demonstrable ability to prepare Mandi Chicken and Mandi Rice. 
• Strong experience preparing a variety of hot foods, burgers, fish, fish fillets, pizza and pasta dishes. 
• Good knowledge of different cooking techniques and kitchen operations. 
• Ability to consistently produce quality food during busy service periods. 
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe food handling. 
• Good organisation and time-management skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet service deadlines. 
• Reliable, disciplined and professional. 
• Culinary training/certification will be an added advantage. 
• Male candidate aged 35 years or above are encouraged to apply. 

Important

• This is a hands-on cooking role. Candidates should be able to demonstrate practical competence in the listed dishes and should not rely solely on general kitchen supervision experience.
• Candidates with strong experience in Mandi preparation combined with broad hot-kitchen/restaurant cooking skills are particularly encouraged to apply.