Role

Job Details

• Employer: Onomo Hotel
• Location: Kampala
• Duty Station: Kampala
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Hours: 8 hours per day
• Salary: Not Disclosed
• Application Deadline: Saturday, August 22, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen brigade in delivering consistently high-quality, on-brand dining experiences.
• Develop and evolve menus that celebrate authentic African flavours across regions.
• Manage kitchen operations, including stock control, rostering, and prep planning.
• Uphold Aleph/ONOMO brand and food safety standards at all times.
• Collaborate closely with F&B and hotel management to support events and elevate the guest experience.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen budgets and controlling food costs in line with targets.
• Drive innovation on the menu to keep the offering fresh and aligned with guest trends and local market demand.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a hotel, restaurant, or hospitality environment.
• Strong, demonstrable expertise across African cuisine — North, West, South, and East African culinary traditions.
• Solid understanding of menu development, food costing, and stock/inventory management.
• Strong grasp of health & safety and food hygiene standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to perform under pressure during high-volume service and events.