Sous Chef
Fairmont Mara Safari Club
Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Maasai Mara, Kenya · · fulltime
Posted 13 Nov 2026
About
Fairmont Mara Safari Club is recruiting a full-time permanent Sous Chef to report to the Cluster Executive Sous Chef. The role covers food preparation, kitchen standards, staffing, guest interaction and food safety. A diploma or certification in a culinary discipline is an asset, alongside culinary experience and strong interpersonal skills.
Terms of service: Permanent.
Reference: REF119842N.
Duty station: Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Maasai Mara, Kenya.
Responsibilities
- Consistently offers professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
- Ensures consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menu according to hotel recipes and standards.
- Conducts daily shift briefings to kitchen colleagues.
- Ensures all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards & expectations.
- Liaise daily with Outlet Managers to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback.
- Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation.
- Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions.
- Actively interact with guests at tables.
- Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs.
- Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Diploma/certification in a culinary discipline an asset.
- Previous experience in the culinary field.
- Jouneyman's papers or international equivalent as an asset.
- Strong Interpersonal skills.
- Highly responsible and reliable.
- Ability to work cohesively with the team.
- Ability to focus on guests' needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
- Frequent standing and walking throughout shift.
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.
- Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, sitting.
- Capable of working independently.