Chef De Partie
Fairmont Mount Kenya has been consistently ranked among the world’s finest, earning a spot on the 2024 Travel + Leisure 500 list and being recognized as one of the top destinations in Africa. It has also been featured by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Africa’s top destinations. In addition, the hotel has been honored as Africa’s Leading Hotel by the World Travel Awards for the fourth consecutive year, most recently in 2025.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced (2) Chef de Parties to join our dynamic culinary team. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment and is committed to delivering exceptional food quality and guest experiences.
As a Chef de Partie, you will play a key leadership role in the kitchen by ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining high culinary standards, and supporting team development. You will:
- Lead daily shift briefings in the absence of the Junior Sous Chef and Sous Chef
- Promote a professional, disciplined, and engaging work environment
- Supervise, coach, and motivate kitchen colleagues to achieve excellence
- Ensure adherence to food quality, hygiene, and safety standards at all times
- Monitor food preparation, presentation, and consistency across all dishes
- Maintain proper stock control, requisitions, and minimize wastage
- Oversee cleanliness, product rotation, and storage standards in all kitchen areas
- Conduct regular checks on mise en place to ensure freshness and quality
- Support ongoing training and development of culinary team members
- Liaise closely with outlet chefs to ensure effective communication and guest satisfaction
- Act as a key link between kitchen management and team members
- Ensure strict adherence to health, hygiene, and safety standards
- Maintain accurate records including temperature logs and hygiene checklists
- Be familiar with emergency procedures and report incidents promptly
- Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts or related field
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role within a reputable hotel or restaurant
- Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and quality standards
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
- Learning programs through our Academies.
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- Be part of creating the historic story of rehabilitating and releasing the rare Mountain Bongo that was heading toward extinction.
- Working with a hotel rich in history and known for exemplary services while growing your career.
- Work and learn in a magical luxury property.