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Head Butcher
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-08-14Close dateNot specifiedExperience7 yearsSourceOpened Career Kenya
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AI summary
Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi is hiring a Head Butcher to lead the butchery team, oversee daily operations, ensure food safety and HACCP compliance, manage stock and portion control, and mentor staff. The role requires a Certificate or Diploma in Food Production or a related field, plus at least seven years of butchery experience with three years in a supervisory position.
- Lead and supervise the hotel butchery team
- Ensure HACCP and food safety compliance
- Manage stock control, yields and food cost
- Certificate/Diploma in Food Production or related field required
- Minimum 7 years butchery experience, 3 in supervision
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required7+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in hospitality, Butchery, Culinary ArtsThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Head Butcher evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Safari Park Hotel and the role in Nairobi.
- Add concrete examples related to hospitality, Butchery, Culinary Arts, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Opened Career Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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- Opened Career Kenya
- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Head Butcher role in hospitality, Butchery?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
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Original source description
- 2026-08-14
- Nairobi
- ,
- KENYA
- Expiration date
- 2026-08-21
- 5+ Years
- Gender
- Both
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- Job Description
- Reporting to the Executive chef, the successful candidate will be responsible to;
- Supervise the daily operations of the butchery and lead the butchery team.
- Receive, inspect, process and portion meat, poultry and seafood to approved quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards.
- Maintain proper stock control, inventory accuracy and minimize wastage.
- Monitor meat yields, portion control and contribute to food cost management.
- Ensure proper storage, handling and distribution of meat products.
- Maintain butchery equipment and ensure a safe working environment.
- Train, mentor and supervise butchery staff.
- Qualifications and Skills;
- Certificate or Diploma in Food Production, Professional Butchery, Meat Technology, Culinary Arts or a related field.
- HACCP/Food Safety certification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of seven (7) years’
Experience
- in a busy hotel, institutional or commercial butchery, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
- Thorough knowledge of meat cutting techniques, food safety standards, inventory management and cost control.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational and team management skills.
Source and provenanceSource: Opened Career Kenya. Last checked: 2026-09-27.Kazi Connect is a job discovery service, not the employer. Always confirm the vacancy at the original source.Summaries may be AI-assisted. Report inaccurate content.
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