Chef Manger - Ethiopia

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for kitchen operations, including food preparation, cleanliness, and equipment upkeep.
• Design, cost, and regularly update menus in line with seasonal availability and company standards.
• Ensure food quality, portion control, presentation, and compliance with 5-star service standards.
• Enforce statutory hygiene, SHEQ, HACCP, and food safety requirements at all times.
• Manage purchasing, ordering, stock control, stock rotation, and regular stocktakes.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff to improve productivity, skills, and performance.
• Plan staffing levels in line with business demand and service level agreements, including time and attendance monitoring.
• Maintain strong financial controls, including food costing, GP monitoring, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with management on daily operations, special functions, reporting, and administrative requirements.
• Manage client and guest relations, feedback resolution, departmental meetings, and staff performance reviews.

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to demonstrate leadership, innovation, and commitment to their job function.
• Strong financial/business acumen & a clear understanding of food cost and labour efficiencies.
• Proficiency with cooking range, ovens, and other modern kitchen equipment.
• Good team player with excellent communication skills and strong client/customer service orientation.
• Computer literate; strong organizing and planning skills.
• Risk management skills.
• Excellent culinary skills and food preparation techniques.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Food Production or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform job duties.
• Post-qualification such as Associate Culinary Diploma or Degree; Professional Cookery or trade-tested certification is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years working experience in varied kitchen positions within a similar environment.
• Strong competency in kitchen functions and administration; able to work all shifts when required.