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Commi Chef
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
- Position
- Commi Chef
- Location
- Nanyuki, Laikipia County, Kenya
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3–5 years in professional kitchens
- Education
- Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts/Hospitality
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- Open until filled (listed until 8 November 2026)
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 21 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club is hiring a Commi Chef to support kitchen operations in Nanyuki. You will prepare menu sections, manage mise-en-place, and assist senior chefs while adhering to high hygiene and quality standards.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Discounted stays across Accor properties worldwide
- Located in Nanyuki, Laikipia County
- Part of a World Travel Awards-winning luxury resort
- Global career growth opportunities within Accor
What’s offered
- Employee benefit card with discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide
- Access to learning programs through Accor Academies
- Career development opportunities within the property and globally
- Involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Work in a luxury heritage property known for exemplary service
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and cook specific menu sections like starters, soups, sides, or desserts
- Assist with preparing sauces, stocks, garnishes, and other dish components
- Perform advanced prep tasks including chopping, marinating, and seasoning under supervision
- Organize and maintain mise-en-place for your assigned station before service
- Label, date, and store food correctly to comply with safety regulations
- Taste and adjust dishes to ensure flavor balance and presentation standards
- Monitor ingredient freshness and quality during preparation and cooking
- Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, and equipment regularly
Who should apply?
This role suits junior chefs with 3–5 years of experience in 5-star hotels who want to refine culinary techniques and grow their careers within a global luxury hospitality brand.
Key requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts
- 3–5 years kitchen experience
- 5-star hotel background
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Hygiene and safety compliance knowledge
How to apply
- Apply via the SmartRecruiters portal link provided in the original advert
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club 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 fifth consecutive year, most recently in 2026.
We are looking to grow our team by engaging a highly motivated and passionate Commi Chef to join our culinary team. The Commi is an integral junior chef role responsible for supporting the efficient operation of the kitchen and assisting in various culinary preparations under the guidance of senior chefs. This role focuses on learning and perfecting culinary techniques, assisting in food preparation, and ensuring that the kitchen maintains the highest quality standards in both hygiene and food production.
Key Responsibilities:
Food Preparation & Cooking:
• Prepare and cook specific sections of the menu, such as starters, soups, sides, or desserts, ensuring consistency in flavor, presentation, and portion sizes.
• Assist with the preparation of sauces, stocks, garnishes, and other key components of dishes, learning the fundamentals of each preparation technique.
• Perform advanced food preparation tasks such as chopping, marinating, seasoning, and cooking ingredients according to the recipes and under the direction of the Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie.
Station Setup & Mise-en-place:
• Organize and maintain a well-prepared mise-en-place for your assigned kitchen station, ensuring that all ingredients are properly measured, cleaned, cut, and ready for use during service.
• Coordinate with other kitchen stations to ensure timely preparation of all components of a dish, supporting the smooth workflow of the kitchen.
• Label, date, and store food correctly to comply with food safety regulations, ensuring ingredients are fresh and stored at the correct temperatures.
Quality Control & Standards Adherence:
• Taste and adjust dishes as needed, learning to develop a discerning palate and understanding of flavor balance.
• Monitor the freshness and quality of ingredients used, ensuring that all food preparation and cooking are in line with the resort's standards.
Teamwork & Kitchen Support:
• Provide assistance to senior chefs during busy service periods, supporting a smooth and timely flow of dishes from the kitchen to the dining room.
• Assist in plating dishes to ensure they are visually appealing and aligned with presentation standards.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, and equipment, maintaining a hygienic and organized kitchen environment at all times.
• Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality
• 3–5 years of hands-on kitchen experience in a professional setting
• Previous experience in a 5 star or Premium hotel in a similar position
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team
• Excellent planning, organizational skills, communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to interact effectively with guests and staff.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to address challenges proactively and effectively.
• 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.
We are looking to grow our team by engaging a highly motivated and passionate Commi Chef to join our culinary team. The Commi is an integral junior chef role responsible for supporting the efficient operation of the kitchen and assisting in various culinary preparations under the guidance of senior chefs. This role focuses on learning and perfecting culinary techniques, assisting in food preparation, and ensuring that the kitchen maintains the highest quality standards in both hygiene and food production.
Key Responsibilities:
Food Preparation & Cooking:
• Prepare and cook specific sections of the menu, such as starters, soups, sides, or desserts, ensuring consistency in flavor, presentation, and portion sizes.
• Assist with the preparation of sauces, stocks, garnishes, and other key components of dishes, learning the fundamentals of each preparation technique.
• Perform advanced food preparation tasks such as chopping, marinating, seasoning, and cooking ingredients according to the recipes and under the direction of the Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie.
Station Setup & Mise-en-place:
• Organize and maintain a well-prepared mise-en-place for your assigned kitchen station, ensuring that all ingredients are properly measured, cleaned, cut, and ready for use during service.
• Coordinate with other kitchen stations to ensure timely preparation of all components of a dish, supporting the smooth workflow of the kitchen.
• Label, date, and store food correctly to comply with food safety regulations, ensuring ingredients are fresh and stored at the correct temperatures.
Quality Control & Standards Adherence:
• Taste and adjust dishes as needed, learning to develop a discerning palate and understanding of flavor balance.
• Monitor the freshness and quality of ingredients used, ensuring that all food preparation and cooking are in line with the resort's standards.
Teamwork & Kitchen Support:
• Provide assistance to senior chefs during busy service periods, supporting a smooth and timely flow of dishes from the kitchen to the dining room.
• Assist in plating dishes to ensure they are visually appealing and aligned with presentation standards.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, and equipment, maintaining a hygienic and organized kitchen environment at all times.
• Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality
• 3–5 years of hands-on kitchen experience in a professional setting
• Previous experience in a 5 star or Premium hotel in a similar position
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team
• Excellent planning, organizational skills, communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to interact effectively with guests and staff.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to address challenges proactively and effectively.
• 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.