Location: Roo Bay, Homabay
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Resident Chef to oversee the daily culinary operations of our kitchen. The ideal candidate will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, food safety compliance and creating an exceptional dining experience for our residents and guests.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and present high-quality meals that meet dietary, seasonal, and cultural needs.
- Develop rotating menus and special event meals, ensuring variety and nutritional balance.
- Monitor food inventory to ensure quality and cost control.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in all kitchen and storage areas.
- Accommodate special dietary requirements e.g allergies, vegetarian, gluten free.
- Collaborate with the Administration team on budgeting, meal cost control and feedback collection.
- Lead by example in maintaining high culinary standards and professional conduct.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a residential, restaurant or institutional setting.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, nutrition, and kitchen equipment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Certification in Food Safety and Hygiene (required).
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Creativity in menu design and problem-solving.
- Passionate about food, sustainability, and community wellbeing.
Benefit:
- Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
- Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
- The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.
About Victory Farms
Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is in Nairobi, and its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has since become one of the fastest growing companies in aquaculture globally. In its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest aquaculture producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in Africa over the next 5 years while maintaining the highest environmental and social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world, adhering to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable protein to feed millions of people across Africa. Today, it is the largest commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest hatcheries on the continent.
The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically integrated model: production, processing, and sales & distribution, to keep pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory Farms employs world class technologies, people, and processes to build its model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF strives for the highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.
VF’s growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an impact within a diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by individuals and teams have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a fantastic environment for our employees. An environment where employees have an opportunity to develop professionally and personally.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com by 11th Aug 2025, Indicate the Job Title as the email subject – Resident Chef.
