Hospitality uniforms

We work with hotels and restaurants to keep front-of-house and kitchen uniforms visually distinct by department while sharing the same branding on every piece.

Hotel and restaurant uniforms in Kenya: one identity, many departments

A hotel does not dress one kind of employee. The front desk, the waiters, the kitchen brigade, housekeeping, the spa and the gardeners all work in different conditions and are seen by guests in different ways. Good hospitality uniforms in Kenya are designed department by department, but they share a single look so a guest can tell the staff apart from other visitors and recognise the property's brand.

MoveBrands is a Nairobi Kasarani-based manufacturer that cuts, sews and embroiders hospitality wear in-house. If you are choosing styles, our shop in Kasarani, Nairobi lets you handle fabric samples, compare whites and creams side by side and see how embroidery looks on the real cloth before approving a batch.

Uniform options by department

Chef whites and kitchen uniforms: what to look for

Chef whites take the most punishment of any hospitality garment. They are washed hot and often, spattered with oil and exposed to steam. Look for tightly woven cotton or a cotton-rich blend, cloth-covered buttons or press studs so a jacket can be removed quickly, and sleeves that are long enough to protect forearms. Embroidering the name and title on the chest keeps the kitchen organised and makes every guest-facing chef look professional.

Many restaurant owners search for chef uniforms in Nairobi when opening a new location and then discover they need aprons and caps too. Ordering the whole kitchen set together gives you one consistent shade of white, which is hard to match later if different suppliers are used.

Branding hospitality uniforms: embroidery, print or both

Embroidery is the usual choice for front-of-house shirts, waistcoats and chef jackets because it survives frequent laundering and looks refined. Screen printing suits aprons, especially those that are PVC-coated or heavy canvas, where a printed logo is clear and economical. You can read more about embroidery and screen printing on their own pages.

• Use the same logo size and position on every item of a type so staff look uniform.
• Embroider names and job titles on the chest for better guest service.
• Keep thread colours within your brand palette; two or three are enough.
• Consider different shirt colours by department, but keep the same logo placement.

Seasonal staffing and repeat orders for lodges and hotels

Lodges around the Mara, coastal resorts near Mombasa and conference hotels in Nakuru, Naivasha and Nyeri all hire seasonally. That means a uniform plan needs extra sizes in stock and a supplier that can reproduce an earlier batch. We keep your logo and embroidery file on record, and digitising is a one-time setup, so top-up orders match what is already on your staff.

Standard bulk embroidery is ready 5-7 working days after artwork approval, so plan your pre-season order a few weeks before the new staff start. Bulk rates apply to larger orders.

How to order hospitality uniforms

1. List items, departments and approximate sizes, and send your logo by WhatsApp to +254 720 149 329 or email info@movebrands.co.ke.
2. Visit the Kasarani, Nairobi shop for fabric and colour samples if you are setting up a new uniform range.
3. Receive an itemised price list within the same working day. Online prices equal shop prices.
4. Approve artwork and sizes, then we cut, sew and embroider in Nairobi.
5. Collect or have the order delivered countrywide to Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Thika, Machakos, Nanyuki, Naivasha, Meru and beyond.

For front-desk teams, add branded polo shirts or a blazer; for clinic-style spa wear, see medical scrubs.