Cafe Shire's restaurant is seeking a dynamic, creative and results-oriented Commi Chef for its Malaba Road/Tororo branch, reporting to the Chef de Partie. The Commi Chef is responsible for food preparation, cooking to the restaurant's quality standards and supporting kitchen operations.
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Category
Hotel / Hospitality
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Tororo, Uganda
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
11/14/2026
20 days left
Employer / Company

Cafe Shire’s
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop new recipes and dishes, ensuring variety, quality and cost-effectiveness in the offerings
- Consider customer preferences, dietary restrictions and cost-effectiveness when planning the menu
- Oversee the preparation and cooking of all menu items to ensure high standards of quality, taste and presentation
- Ensure consistency in taste, portioning and presentation of all dishes
- Prepare special dishes or handle high-profile or VIP customer requests
- Assist in supervising and managing kitchen staff, line cooks and kitchen assistants
- Assist in monitoring and managing inventory levels of food, supplies and kitchen equipment
- Assist in ordering and purchasing to ensure adequate stock while minimizing waste
- Control food costs by optimizing ingredient usage, reducing waste and managing portion sizes
- Ensure all food prepared meets the restaurant’s standards of quality, taste and presentation
- Implement and enforce food safety and hygiene standards, including proper handling, storage and preparation of food
- Coordinate kitchen operations with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak hours
- Address customer complaints or issues related to food quality promptly during the shift
- Monitor and ensure zero waste across kitchen processes
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Culinary Diploma, Certificate or equivalent experience in a professional kitchen
- Proven experience as a chef or in a similar role
- Fresh graduates with strong culinary knowledge may be considered
Skills & Competencies:
- Passionate and creative
- Leadership-oriented and decisive
- Resilient and calm under pressure
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