About the role
We are recruiting for a company building a contemporary Neapolitan style pizza restaurant in Nairobi with a casual atmosphere and bar. We're looking for best-in-class chefs and hospitality staff.
This is a full-time, on-site role, working as the Head Chef's right hand. You'll lead the kitchen during service, build and enforce the systems that keep our pizza consistent, and develop the team. We want someone with sharp standards, strong leadership, and a deep respect for Neapolitan pizza and quality ingredients.
Responsibilities
Support the Head Chef in running day-to-day kitchen operations
Build, implement, and refine SOPs across dough, prep, and station setup
Maintain and improve standards across every dish that leaves the pass
Train, mentor, and supervise pizzaioli, demi CDPs, and commis chefs
Oversee daily prep and dough management to keep service smooth
Monitor food costs, portion control, and wastage
Support with kitchen ordering, stock levels, and supplier relationships
Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance
Coordinate with front of house to keep service flowing
Assist with menu development and testing
Skills
Proven experience as a Sous Chef, or strong senior CDP ready to step up
Strong knowledge of Neapolitan pizza, or willingness to master it
Strong leadership skills, experience building and developing teams
Experience implementing SOPs and operational standards
Solid understanding of kitchen costs, waste, and portion control
Experience with stock management and ordering
Tech- and systems-forward
Strong communicator with kitchen and leadership
Integrity and accountability
Requirements added by the job poster
2+ years of work experience with Culinary Arts