Healthy Food Chef (Female, Expat)

About the role

The Healthy Food Chef will lead a specialty kitchen at Kempinski Palace Cairo, ensuring high standards of food preparation, hygiene and presentation in line with HACCP and hotel procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare specialty dishes for all outlets, maintaining consistency with standard recipes.
• Monitor food and operating costs, reduce waste and control inventory.
• Train and supervise culinary staff, fostering morale and productivity.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, ensure safety, hygiene and compliance with fire and health regulations.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef and Sous Chef on ordering, receiving and storing food items.

Required profile

• Eligible for a work permit in Egypt.
• Gastronomic education (certificate, diploma, BA/BSc) and HACCP certification.
• Minimum 5 years kitchen experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role (Chef de Partie or similar).
• International and banqueting experience preferred.
• Fluent in English (excellent oral and written); local language skills advantageous.

Required skills

• HACCP knowledge and food safety regulations.
• Computer literacy for culinary applications, proficiency in Microsoft Office.