Chef at Embassy of Ireland, Kenya -DFA

The mission of the Kenya Embassy of Ireland is to advance the interests of the Kenyans, and to serve and protect Kenya citizens in Ireland.

 

Chef

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldCatering / Confectionery 
  • The Chef plays a crucial role in the delivery of the Embassy of Ireland’s objectives. The position is busy and highly rewarding, with a requirement for high quality and distinctive catering, combining flexibility and flair.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the needs of the Embassy, but will include the following:
  • Planning, preparation and delivery of menus for official and private functions at the Residence and Embassy, as appropriate.
  • Designing creative and innovative menus for official functions and events, which reflect
  • Ireland’s food heritage and culture, and cater for guests’ dietary requirements.
  • Responsibility for the running of the kitchen including stock management, budgeting and planning for small, medium and large scale events, with a view to minimising waste and delivering value for money.
  • Ensure full compliance with professional health and safety, and food hygiene standards.
  • Monitoring of and accounting for all expenditure within set budget guidelines.

Essential Requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:

  • Excellent communication skills in English;
  • Candidates must have a diploma in culinary arts, or a similar qualification;
  • At least five years of high-level culinary experience, either in a diplomatic residence, hotel or a high-level restaurant setting;
  • Availability for flexible working hours depending on event requirements;
  • Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills;
  • Experience in managing financial budgets and resources;
  • A flexible attitude, good judgement and the ability to work effectively as part of a team;

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Embassy of Ireland, Kenya -DFA on assets.ireland.ie to apply

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