Head Butcher at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

The Fairmont Norfolk is a historic hotel in Nairobi, Kenya and is owned by the luxury hotel chain, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. The hotel has 170 rooms, 4 restaurants, and consists of 5 main blocks, each ranging from 1 to 2 stories high. The hotel has a signature Tudor style of architecture that has been maintained since its original construction.

 

Head Butcher

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationNCE
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldHospitality / Hotel / Restaurant 

Job Description

Reporting to the Cluster Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

  • Actively share ideas, opinion and suggestions to improve the environment and menus 
  • Ensure consistency in the preparation of all Butchery items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to property recipes and standards 
  • Communicate effectively with the rest of the team and thrive for guest feedback. 
  • Maintain cleanliness and proper rotation of product in Butcher chillers 
  • Minimize wastage/ spoilage  
  • Daily attendance at BEO meeting and proper distribution & adjustments to culinary BEOs. 
  • Liaison daily with Outlet Chefs to keep open lines of communication & guest feedback 
  • Strives to maintain & improve all Colleague cafeteria food offerings, preparations & presentations 
  • Personally inspect all Butchery items entering Fairmont the Norfolk for quality & hygiene standards 
  • Ensures proper portion control to minimize wastage in the Butcher Shop 
  • Complete daily Meat, Fish & Poultry market lists based on hotel volume 
  • Ensure daily rotation of all Butchery items from the outlets to maintain quality 
  • Liaison with purchaser to communicate quality for money ratio 
  • Maintain consistency for all items leaving the Butcher Shop 
  • Yield testing of all products 
  • Keep inventory of red meats to ensure proper aging of meats 
  • Performs any other reasonable duties as required by the department head 
  • Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate to minimize repeat visits 

Qualifications

  • Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language. 
  • High School and culinary school training. 
  • HACCAP knowledge. 
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment. 
  • Ability to work cohesively as part of a team 
  • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times. 

Additional Information

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

  • Frequent standing and walking throughout shift

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Fairmont Hotels & Resorts on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply

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