Commis Chef - Indian Cuisine

The MGallery Hotel Collection features boutique hotels, each with its own original design and unique stories to tell. Choosing to join MGallery is choosing to live and experience Memorable Moments.

MGallery Nairobi Gigiri will feature 105 rooms and suites; four restaurants, including an all-day dining venue, a signature dining experience, a pool bar, and a rooftop restaurant and bar; meeting rooms and a business centre; and wellness facilities spanning a gym, pool and spa.

With a prime location on Gigiri’s Limuru Road, fairly close to Nairobi’s city centre and Village Market, it will attract UN and NGO delegates, consultants and contractors, as well as diplomats, leisure visitors and the local community.

• Prepare Indian dishes in line with brand standards, managing proteins, seafood, and regional ingredients for quality and consistency.
• Ensure punctual delivery of supplies to all kitchen sections according to departmental operations manuals.
• Verify supplier stock quality and store ingredients securely under proper conditions.
• Maintain strict portion control per recipe to minimize waste and ensure food cost efficiency.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment after service, upholding HACCP and hotel hygiene protocols.
• Assist with special events or outside catering, coordinating with senior chefs.
• Be adaptable and flexible—rotating across kitchen outlets as needed, responding to operational changes in F&B.
• Participate in training initiatives and assist where necessary in supporting department goals.

• At least 1 year experience as a Commis Chef or similar in hotel/restaurant kitchens, preferably with Indian or South Asian cuisine exposure.
• Experience in 4 types of Indian regional/modern tandoor bread and kebabs veg & non veg.
• Passionate and confident, eager to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Flexible to work breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts across all days of the week.
• An ability to demonstrate your confident personality, a passion to learn and be challenged.

Should be eligible to live and work in Kenya.