{"id":107284,"date":"2026-08-12T06:08:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/restaurant-sous-chef\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T06:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:08:40","slug":"restaurant-sous-chef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/restaurant-sous-chef\/","title":{"rendered":"Restaurant Sous Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Restaurant Sous Chef\", \"description\": \"About the role\\nWe are recruiting for a company building a contemporary Neapolitan style pizza restaurant in Nairobi with a casual atmosphere and bar. We\u2019re looking for best-in-class chefs and hospitality staff.\\nThis is a full-time, on-site role, working as the Head Chef's right hand. You'll lead the kitchen during service, build and enforce the systems that keep our pizza consistent, and develop the team. We want someone with sharp standards, strong leadership, and a deep respect for Neapolitan pizza and quality ingredients.\\nResponsibilities\\nSupport the Head Chef in running day-to-day kitchen operations\\nBuild, implement, and refine SOPs across dough, prep, and station setup\\nMaintain and improve standards across every dish that leaves the pass\\nTrain, mentor, and supervise pizzaioli, demi CDPs, and commis chefs\\nOversee daily prep and dough management to keep service smooth\\nMonitor food costs, portion control, and wastage\\nSupport with kitchen ordering, stock levels, and supplier relationships\\nEnsure food safety and hygiene compliance\\nCoordinate with front of house to keep service flowing\\nAssist with menu development and testing\\nSkills\\nProven experience as a Sous Chef, or strong senior CDP ready to step up\\nStrong knowledge of Neapolitan pizza, or willingness to master it\\nStrong leadership skills, experience building and developing teams\\nExperience implementing SOPs and operational standards\\nSolid understanding of kitchen costs, waste, and portion control\\nExperience with stock management and ordering\\nTech- and systems-forward\\nStrong communicator with kitchen and leadership\\nIntegrity and accountability\\nRequirements added by the job poster\\n2+ years of work experience with Culinary Arts\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-11\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Sawari Hospitality Solutions\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-25T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Sawari Hospitality Solutions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time , Onsite<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-25<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>About the role<br \/>We are recruiting for a company building a contemporary Neapolitan style pizza restaurant in Nairobi with a casual atmosphere and bar. We\u2019re looking for best-in-class chefs and hospitality staff.<br \/>This is a full-time, on-site role, working as the Head Chef&#8217;s right hand. You&#8217;ll lead the kitchen during service, build and enforce the systems that keep our pizza consistent, and develop the team. We want someone with sharp standards, strong leadership, and a deep respect for Neapolitan pizza and quality ingredients.<br \/>Responsibilities<br \/>Support the Head Chef in running day-to-day kitchen operations<br \/>Build, implement, and refine SOPs across dough, prep, and station setup<br \/>Maintain and improve standards across every dish that leaves the pass<br \/>Train, mentor, and supervise pizzaioli, demi CDPs, and commis chefs<br \/>Oversee daily prep and dough management to keep service smooth<br \/>Monitor food costs, portion control, and wastage<br \/>Support with kitchen ordering, stock levels, and supplier relationships<br \/>Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance<br \/>Coordinate with front of house to keep service flowing<br \/>Assist with menu development and testing<br \/>Skills<br \/>Proven experience as a Sous Chef, or strong senior CDP ready to step up<br \/>Strong knowledge of Neapolitan pizza, or willingness to master it<br \/>Strong leadership skills, experience building and developing teams<br \/>Experience implementing SOPs and operational standards<br \/>Solid understanding of kitchen costs, waste, and portion control<br \/>Experience with stock management and ordering<br \/>Tech- and systems-forward<br \/>Strong communicator with kitchen and leadership<br \/>Integrity and accountability<br \/>Requirements added by the job poster<br \/>2+ years of work experience with Culinary Arts<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Sawari Hospitality Solutions on www.linkedin.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1303178\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-25 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Sawari Hospitality Solutions Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time , Onsite Apply Before: 2026-08-25 Job Description About the roleWe are recruiting for a company building a contemporary Neapolitan style pizza restaurant in Nairobi with a casual atmosphere and bar. 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