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Culinary Director
Glee Nairobi
Nairobi, KE
Full-time
Posted 19 hours ago
Job Description
Company Description
Glee Nairobi is a luxury 5-star establishment nestled within 8 acres of lush landscapes in the upscale Runda suburb near Nairobi's UN and Diplomatic areas. Designed by the award-winning Kristina Zanic Studio, Glee features 211 luxurious suites and rooms, complemented by six unique restaurants and bars that offer diverse culinary experiences. Guests can enjoy exceptional amenities such as a spa, a pool with a swim-up bar, event spaces, a kids’ club, and a scenic skywalk through a forest grove.
Renowned for its elegance, style, and personalized service, Glee Nairobi is a proud L.V.X Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand operating across 80 countries.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Culinary Director based in Nairobi County, Kenya.
The Culinary
Director will oversee kitchen and all food and beverage service operations, including menu development, sourcing ingredients, and implementing food preparation techniques to maintain exceptional culinary standards.
Responsibilities include leading the food and beverage teams, ensuring cost control, maintaining quality and safety standards, and providing consistent, top-tier guest dining experiences. Additionally, the Culinary Director will train and mentor all food and beverage team to achieve excellence while fostering an innovative culinary environment.
Qualifications
• Strong skills in Cooking, Culinary Arts, and Food & Beverage management
• Experience in Menu Development and creating quality dining experiences
• Knowledge of Purchasing and sourcing of fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire kitchen staff
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Proficient in managing budgets and maintaining cost controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field (preferred) or equivalent industry experience
• Previous experience in a luxury hospitality environment is an advantage
• Passion for culinary innovation and creating memorable dining experiences
Glee Nairobi is a luxury 5-star establishment nestled within 8 acres of lush landscapes in the upscale Runda suburb near Nairobi's UN and Diplomatic areas. Designed by the award-winning Kristina Zanic Studio, Glee features 211 luxurious suites and rooms, complemented by six unique restaurants and bars that offer diverse culinary experiences. Guests can enjoy exceptional amenities such as a spa, a pool with a swim-up bar, event spaces, a kids’ club, and a scenic skywalk through a forest grove.
Renowned for its elegance, style, and personalized service, Glee Nairobi is a proud L.V.X Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand operating across 80 countries.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Culinary Director based in Nairobi County, Kenya.
The Culinary
Director will oversee kitchen and all food and beverage service operations, including menu development, sourcing ingredients, and implementing food preparation techniques to maintain exceptional culinary standards.
Responsibilities include leading the food and beverage teams, ensuring cost control, maintaining quality and safety standards, and providing consistent, top-tier guest dining experiences. Additionally, the Culinary Director will train and mentor all food and beverage team to achieve excellence while fostering an innovative culinary environment.
Qualifications
• Strong skills in Cooking, Culinary Arts, and Food & Beverage management
• Experience in Menu Development and creating quality dining experiences
• Knowledge of Purchasing and sourcing of fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire kitchen staff
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Proficient in managing budgets and maintaining cost controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field (preferred) or equivalent industry experience
• Previous experience in a luxury hospitality environment is an advantage
• Passion for culinary innovation and creating memorable dining experiences
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