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Junior Sous Chef – Italian Cuisine Speciality Job Novotel

Job Title: Junior Sous Chef – Italian Cuisine Speciality
Date Posted: 10/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Middle
Employer: Novotel
Industry: Hospitality
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 30/09/2026

Hospitality Jobs. Novotel Jobs. Junior Sous Chef – Italian Cuisine Speciality assisting in overseeing kitchen operations and preparing high-quality dishes, requiring a Diploma in Culinary Arts with 3+ years professional culinary experience including supervisory experience, in a hospitality environment, on-site role.

As our next Junior Sous Chef, you will:

  • Assist in overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operation, ensuring quality, consistency and efficiency
  • Support in managing, motivating and developing the kitchen team
  • To ensure mis en place is carried out throughout the kitchen to meet forecasted demand
  • Ensures food portioning, serving, requisitions and receiving from stores are properly controlled in line with Standard Operating Procedures in order to minimise wastage.
  • Updates menu recipe costing and menu planning as required, as well as for F&B promotions
  • Minimise food waste and contribute to sustainable kitchen practices
  • Lead by example during service, maintaining high standards and a positive team culture
  • Prepare and present high-quality dishes in line with hotel and brand standards
  • Organise workflow to meet service demands, including à la carte, group bookings and events
  • Support stock control, ordering, and cost management to meet departmental targets
  • Assist with rotas, deliveries and invoice processes where required
  • Ensure full compliance with hygiene, HACCP, health & safety and environmental standards
  • Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
  • A minimum of 3 years of professional culinary experience, including supervisory experience
  • Extensive knowledge and mastery of various culinary techniques and cuisines.
  • Diploma in Culinary Arts from a recognised institution.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a diverse team.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • A passion for culinary innovation and a commitment to delivering excellence.

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