Kitchen Manager – SENTIO Consulting

Job Description

Job Summary

Employer: SENTIO consulting
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Category: Hospitality
Closing Date: 2026-11-15

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations, food preparation, portion control, presentation and service standards.
• Oversee stocktakes, purchasing, deliveries, inventory control and stock variances.
• Monitor food costs, maintain menu costing sheets and minimise wastage.
• Supervise kitchen staff, prepare duty rosters, manage attendance and facilitate staff training.
• Coordinate with front-of-house management regarding functions, group bookings and dietary requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.

Requirements

• Formal culinary qualification or equivalent professional chef experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in kitchen management, as a Head Chef or in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience managing kitchen teams in a busy restaurant environment.
• Sound knowledge of stock control, purchasing, food costing and staff scheduling.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Cimso Innkeeper stock control and inventory functions will be advantageous.

How to Apply

Please include Kitchen Manager in the Subject Line of your email. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please send your CV to: [email protected]