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Chef / Hospitality Manager

Create great food and run hotels and restaurants. Serve up unforgettable experiences.

DoerLeader
Years of study
3–4
degree or diploma
Starting pay
KES 30–70k
per month, starting
Demand
Growing
more jobs every year
Typical entry
C
KCSE mean grade

A day in the life

  • 06:00Prep the breakfast service.
  • 10:00Plan the week’s menu.
  • 12:00Run the lunch rush.
  • 16:00Train junior staff.

Is it for you?

  • Best for Doers

    Hands-on, fast-paced and creative.

  • With a Leader side

    You'll be the one persuading people and making the calls.

  • Worth knowing

    Long shifts and weekends, but tourism keeps growing.

Your path to becoming a Chef

Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.

  1. 1 Now · Form 2–4

    Focus on these subjects

    Home ScienceBiologyBusiness StudiesChemistry
  2. 2 KCSE

    Aim for C overall

    C or better in Home Science or Biology. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.

  3. 3 Study · 3–4 years

    BSc Hospitality & Hotel Management

    Offered at Kenya Utalii College, Kenyatta, Moi, Strathmore and more.

  4. 4 After · Ongoing

    Work your way up

    Start in a hotel kitchen or front desk and grow into management.

Pay and entry grades are indicative and change yearly. Confirm on the KUCCPS portal and with your school's career teacher.

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