{"id":105887,"date":"2026-08-05T06:19:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/assistant-head-chef\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T06:19:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:19:55","slug":"assistant-head-chef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/narok\/assistant-head-chef\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Head Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Assistant Head Chef\", \"description\": \"Key Responsibilities:\\nSupport the day-to-day management of kitchen operations and service delivery.\\nEnsure food is prepared and presented to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.\\nSupervise, coach, and support kitchen team members, fostering a positive and productive working environment.\\nAssist with menu planning, recipe implementation, and the development of new culinary ideas.\\nMonitor food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards across all kitchen areas.\\nSupport stock management, ordering, storage, and inventory control processes.\\nMinimise food waste and contribute to efficient, cost-conscious kitchen operations.\\nWork closely with lodge teams to ensure seamless service and personalised guest experiences.\\nTake responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.\\nParticipate in training initiatives and support continuous improvement within the culinary team.\\nKey Qualities of the Successful Candidate:\\nStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop others.\\nPassionate about food, hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences.\\nHighly organised with strong attention to detail and consistency.\\nCalm and composed under pressure with excellent problem-solving abilities.\\nA collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships across departments.\\nCreative, adaptable, and open to new ideas and approaches.\\nProfessional, dependable, and committed to maintaining high standards.\\nA genuine commitment to guest delight and continuous improvement.\\nKey Qualifications:\\nDiploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts, Food Production, Hospitality Management, or a related field.\\nPrevious experience in a senior kitchen supervisory role, preferably within hospitality or lodge operations.\\nStrong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, food safety, and hygiene standards.\\nExperience supervising and developing kitchen teams.\\nGood understanding of stock control, food costing, and kitchen administration.\\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\\nAbility to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, as required.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-04\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Angama\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Narok\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-18T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Angama<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Narok<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-18<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Key Responsibilities:<br \/>Support the day-to-day management of kitchen operations and service delivery.<br \/>Ensure food is prepared and presented to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.<br \/>Supervise, coach, and support kitchen team members, fostering a positive and productive working environment.<br \/>Assist with menu planning, recipe implementation, and the development of new culinary ideas.<br \/>Monitor food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards across all kitchen areas.<br \/>Support stock management, ordering, storage, and inventory control processes.<br \/>Minimise food waste and contribute to efficient, cost-conscious kitchen operations.<br \/>Work closely with lodge teams to ensure seamless service and personalised guest experiences.<br \/>Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.<br \/>Participate in training initiatives and support continuous improvement within the culinary team.<br \/>Key Qualities of the Successful Candidate:<br \/>Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop others.<br \/>Passionate about food, hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences.<br \/>Highly organised with strong attention to detail and consistency.<br \/>Calm and composed under pressure with excellent problem-solving abilities.<br \/>A collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships across departments.<br \/>Creative, adaptable, and open to new ideas and approaches.<br \/>Professional, dependable, and committed to maintaining high standards.<br \/>A genuine commitment to guest delight and continuous improvement.<br \/>Key Qualifications:<br \/>Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts, Food Production, Hospitality Management, or a related field.<br \/>Previous experience in a senior kitchen supervisory role, preferably within hospitality or lodge operations.<br \/>Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, food safety, and hygiene standards.<br \/>Experience supervising and developing kitchen teams.<br \/>Good understanding of stock control, food costing, and kitchen administration.<br \/>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.<br \/>Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, as required.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>To apply for this role, please submit your CV, a supporting letter, and an informal video of no longer than 2 minutes, along with any other relevant documentation showcasing your qualifications, experience, and alignment with the Angama core values. Interested and qualified? Go to Angama on docs.google.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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