South Africa: Head Chef – Luxury Wine-Focused Company | Lvdw – Nairobi, Kenya posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Head Chef Opportunity in Nairobi, Kenya ✨ Calling all culinary creatives with a love for wine, flavour and adventure. Kendrick Recruitment is on the lookout for a Head Chef with serious wine and food pairing knowledge, preferably someone familiar with the beautiful Winelands and ready to take the exciting leap to Kenya. This role will be based across two premium wine-focused venues in Nairobi. Two thirds of the time will be spent at a gastronomic restaurant offering seasonal menus, tasting menus and chef’s tables, and a third at a relaxed wine bar serving small plates, charcuterie and sharing platters. The perfect match of fine dining and social foodie culture. What makes this role amazing • A chance to drive menu innovation and seasonal creativity • Close collaboration with a Sommelier and senior leadership • Hosting wine dinners, chef’s tables and special events • A focus on local sourcing and farm-to-fork ingredients • Leading and mentoring a strong kitchen team while keeping consistency across outlets What they need • Strong background in wine-led gastronomy • Excellent track record of premium food quality and pairing • Confident, engaging personality for guest interactions • Able to manage costs, sustainability and high standards • Bonus if experienced in a vineyard or winery restaurant Package Single role Salary: USD 3,000 Gross per month, negotiable Based in Nairobi Live-in or live-out to be discussed Additional incentives and benefits can be explored for the right person If this sounds like the culinary adventure you have been waiting for, candidates can send their CVs today ✨