Executive Chef - Award-Winning Boutique Hotel & Restaurant - Nairobi Kenya

Kenya

ZAR 60000 - 61750 Monthly

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Executive Chef - Award-Winning Boutique Hotel & Restaurant - Nairobi Kenya

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Closing Date: 2026-08-21
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Senior
Experience: Between 5 - 7 Years
EE/AA: No

Summary

Our client is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision of an internationally recognised boutique hotel and destination restaurant in Nairobi. This is a rare opportunity for a creative and commercially astute chef to shape one of East Africa's most exciting dining destinations following its recent international acclaim. If you're searching for Executive Chef Jobs in Kenya, Luxury Restaurant Jobs Africa, or Hospitality Careers in East Africa, this role offers the chance to leave a lasting mark on a rapidly evolving culinary landscape.

Description

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will be responsible for developing and executing a distinctive culinary vision that positions the restaurant among Africa's leading dining destinations. You'll create innovative menus inspired by elevated comfort food with French and Mediterranean influences, while celebrating the finest local Kenyan produce.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a chef who can inspire and mentor a high-performing brigade, maintain exceptional food quality, drive operational excellence, and manage food costs without compromising creativity. Working closely with the leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant's identity and delivering unforgettable guest experiences for an international clientele.

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a luxury restaurant, boutique hotel or internationally recognised hospitality operation
  • Strong background in Cape Town or a comparable world-class culinary destination highly advantageous
  • Proven expertise in modern fine dining, elevated comfort food and contemporary menu development
  • Strong knowledge of French and Mediterranean cuisine, with the creativity to develop a unique culinary identity
  • Demonstrated success managing food costs, kitchen budgets and stock control
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to mentor, inspire and develop a multicultural kitchen brigade
  • Passion for seasonal ingredients, sustainability and innovative culinary techniques
  • Excellent organisational, communication and commercial management skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume luxury hospitality environment

 

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: USD 3,750 gross per month
  • Permanent position
  • Opportunity to lead the culinary direction of one of East Africa's most exciting hospitality destinations
  • Significant creative autonomy and long-term career growth
  • International exposure within an award-winning hospitality environment

Benefits

Permanent position, Opportunity to lead the culinary direction of one of East Africa's most exciting hospitality destinations, Significant creative autonomy and long-term career growth & International exposure within an award-winning hospitality environment

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