Submit CVs – Latest Recruitment at Kempinski Hotels

April 16, 2026 •

Posted 10 hours ago

Job Description

Kempinski Hotels S.A. is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. The group now has its head office in Geneva but was founded in Berlin in 1897 as the ‘Hotelbetriebs-Aktiengesellschaft’.

Chef De Partie – Bakery/Pastry

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare all pastry ingredients, materials, and specialized bakery equipment required for daily service in advance.
  • Bake and present a range of pastries, breads, and desserts in strict accordance with established recipes and restaurant menus.
  • Provide clear direction and leadership to the pastry team, including Demi-Chef de Parties, Commis, and Stewards.
  • Clean and re-set the bakery and pastry stations to maintain impeccable operational and hygiene standards.
  • In the absence of the Sous Chef, conduct shift briefings to ensure all hotel activities and specific pastry production requirements are communicated to the team.
  • Conduct on-the-job training in pastry techniques and maintain detailed progress records for each staff member.
  • Provide essential input for probation periods and formal performance appraisal discussions for junior pastry staff.
  • Ensure new pastry team members attend hotel orientation within their first month and complete departmental orientation within two weeks.
  • Coach, counsel, and discipline staff regarding breaches of hotel policy, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
  • Assist superiors in managing the pastry department’s budget while staying mindful of food cost and financial targets.
  • Enforce cost-saving measures and encourage staff to recycle while minimizing ingredient wastage.
  • Log all security incidents and accidents in compliance with hotel requirements and safety protocols.
  • Escalate production difficulties, guest feedback on pastry quality, or relevant internal information to superiors immediately.
  • Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned based on the evolving needs of the bakery business and the hotel.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position or as a Pastry Demi Chef De Partie preferably in a 4/5-Start rated International Hotel
  • Knowledgeable of food safety regulations
  • Ability to work as part of a team, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
  • Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Applying a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
  • Working in a safe, prudent and organized manner
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred

Benefits

  • Medical Cover
  • Pension

 

Chef De Partie – Banquet

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare all food, materials, and specialized equipment required for banquet functions and events in advance.
  • Cook and serve dishes in strict accordance with event BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) and established banquet menus.
  • Provide clear direction and leadership to the banquet kitchen team, including Demi-Chef de Parties, Commis, and Stewards.
  • Clean and re-set the banquet production and service areas to maintain impeccable operational and hygiene standards.
  • In the absence of the Sous Chef, conduct shift briefings to ensure event timelines, hotel activities, and specific banquet requirements are communicated to the team.
  • Conduct on-the-job training following departmental procedures and maintain detailed progress records for each staff member.
  • Provide essential input for probation periods and formal performance appraisal discussions for junior staff.
  • Ensure new banquet team members attend hotel orientation within their first month and complete departmental induction within two weeks of hiring.
  • Coach, counsel, and discipline staff regarding breaches of hotel policy, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
  • Assist superiors in managing the banquet section’s budget, focusing on food cost control and financial targets.
  • Enforce cost-saving measures and minimizing food wastage during large-scale production.
  • Log all security incidents and accidents in compliance with hotel requirements and emergency protocols.
  • Immediately escalate event-related difficulties, guest feedback from functions, or relevant internal information to superiors.
  • Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned based on the evolving needs of the banquet business and the hotel.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position or as a Demi Chef De Partie preferably in a 4/5-Star rated International Hotel
  • Knowledgeable of food safety regulations
  • Ability to work as part of a team, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff, guests and vendors
  • Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Applying a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
  • Working in a safe, prudent and organized manner
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred

Benefits

  • Medical Cover
  • Pension

 

Chef De Partie – In Room Dinning

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare all food, beverages, materials, and equipment required for In-Room Dining service in advance.
  •  Cook and serve dishes in strict accordance with the In-Room Dining and restaurant menus.
  • Provide clear direction and leadership to Kitchen helpers, including Demi-Chef de Parties, Commis, and Stewards.
  • Clean and re-set the working area to maintain impeccable operational and hygiene standards.
  • In the absence of the Sous Chef, conduct shift briefings to ensure all hotel activities and specific In-Room Dining operational requirements are communicated to the team.
  • Conduct on-the-job training following departmental procedures and maintain detailed progress records for each staff member.
  • Provide essential input for probation periods and formal performance appraisal discussions for junior staff.
  • Ensure new team members attend hotel orientation within their first month and complete departmental orientation within two weeks of hiring.
  • Coach, counsel, and discipline staff regarding breaches of hotel policy, providing constructive feedback to improve performance.
  • Assist superiors in preparing and managing the department’s budget while staying mindful of financial targets.
  • Log all security incidents and accidents in compliance with hotel requirements.
  • Escalate difficulties, guest comments regarding their dining experience, or relevant internal information to superiors immediately.
  • Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned based on the evolving needs of the business and the hotel.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position or as a Demi Chef De Partie preferably in a 4/5-Start rated International Hotel
  • Knowledgeable of food safety regulations
  • Ability to work as part of a team, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
  • Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Applying a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
  • Working in a safe, prudent and organized manner
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred

Benefits

  • Medical Cover
  • Pension

 

F&B Banquet Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of hotel facilities and local information to provide guests with accurate, helpful assistance at all times.
  • Execute all tasks efficiently and punctually, ensuring all actions align with established company policies to meet departmental objectives.
  • Handle all food, beverage, and operating equipment with extreme care to minimize wastage and reduce breakages.
  • Strictly adhere to all hotel’s standard regulations and the hotel’s specific policies regarding fire, life, and safety.
  • Lead the Banquet Waiter/Waitress team, ensuring all workstations are fully stocked, organized, and meet luxury presentation standards.
  • Monitor the service sequence in real-time, providing immediate coaching to staff to ensure “Beautiful Performance” and the achievement of revenue goals.
  • Utilize approved suggestive selling techniques to promote high-margin products and enhance guest experiences.
  • Apply advanced supervisory and communication skills to maximize team productivity and boost employee morale.
  • Maintain an expert-level understanding of all banquet food and beverage offerings to recommend pairings and upsell alternatives confidently.
  • Enforce strict cash handling procedures and ensure every order is accurately processed through the MICROS POS system before service.
  • Promptly report and manage “Lost and Found” items in accordance with the hotel’s standard operating procedures.
  • Proactively identify, report, and rectify any potential or real safety hazards within the banquet areas immediately.
  • Demonstrate adaptability regarding shift changes and assignments as necessitated by fluctuating business demands and event schedules.
  • Maintain impeccable grooming standards, reporting for duty punctually in the correct uniform and name tag.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support the evolving needs of the banquet department.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a F&B Supervisory position in a 5 star Hotel.
  • Diploma/Certificate in Food and Beverage/Sales
  • Desirable – Supervisory Training from a reputable learning institution
  • Excellent oral and written skills in English. Additional language will be an added advantage.
  • Comprehensive Opera Cloud knowledge will be an added advantage
  • Up Selling skills/techniques.

Benefits

  • Medical Cover
  • Pension

 

Sous Chef

OVERALL OBJECTIVE

The job of Sous Chef is executed satisfactorily when:

  • Standard recipes are developed and written.
  • Dishes and products are developed.
  • Ensure that outstanding culinary technical skills are maintained.
  • Effective employee working relationships are established and maintained.
  • Profitability and popularity of dishes on the menu are reviewed based upon menu item sales figures, and changes are made where applicable.
  • All HACCP guidelines are achieved and maintained.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in the organization of special events and food promotions.
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and industry trends to recommend strategic adjustments to kitchen operations.
  • Uphold the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness and personal hygiene.
  • Ensure the systematic cleaning of the kitchen environment and all culinary equipment.
  • In liaison with the Director of Culinary, optimize staff productivity and assist in forecasting future staffing requirements.
  • Contribute to training needs analyses for kitchen staff and support the design and execution of targeted training programs.
  • Provide constructive input for staff probation periods and formal performance appraisals in alignment with company policy.
  • In consultation with the Culinary Director, manage staff leave requests while accounting for hotel occupancy levels.
  • Work closely with the Culinary Director on the preparation and ongoing management of the departmental budget.
  • Demonstrate a deep awareness of Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) policies, ensuring all kitchen activities and direct reports strictly follow safety guidelines.
  • Ensure all staff adhere to all duty of care requirements and occupational health and safety legislation and procedures.
  • Maintain familiarity with property safety protocols, including first aid, fire, and emergency procedures, while ensuring sensible equipment operation.
  • Proactively initiate corrective actions for hazardous situations and immediately notify supervisors of potential workplace dangers.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
  • Proven experience in a Sous Chef role within a high-volume, quality-driven Italian restaurant.
  • Extensive knowledge in a variety of cuisines, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
  • Culinary diploma or equivalent certification from a recognized culinary institution is preferred.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in inventory management and cost control.
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Passion and commitment to culinary excellence.

Benefits

  • Medical Cover
  • Pension

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