SUMMARY:
Executive Chef Zanzibar
POSITION INFO:
Looking for an Executive Chef with experience at 5-star island properties with extensive seafood experience for a lodge off the coast of Zanzibar. This is a 2-year contract role. Looking for a Chef with boutique lodge experience, a formal culinary qualification, and at least 2 years management experience, in a 5* operation.
Experience required:
Must have formal culinary qualifications and at least 2 years of management experience in a 5* operation.
The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure and have excellent and consistent attention to detail. He or she will be guest-focused, have a positive outlook, be an excellent team player, be committed, hardworking and eager to learn
Passion for food and the food experience
Ability to lead a team of people effectively
Strong management skills, day-to-day, and long term
The ability to motivate staff to consistently deliver
Ability to think and act creatively within a team
Good knowledge of hospitality operations including butler service, housekeeping and laundry
Computer Skills
Duties include:
Overall responsibility for the standards of the food product on the island: guest and staff food
Be responsible for implementing kitchen standards and making regular visits to the staff kitchen and canteen.
Be responsible for the development and training of staff (chefs) to increase their individual skills and ensure promotion when possible
Manage all administrative departmental
Create seasonal menus based on guests in-house and produce in store
Excellent stock controls, ordering processes and stock rotation
Proactive maintenance of all kitchen equipment
Excellent and regular interaction with guests: build the relationship, invite feedback
To apply please send updated CV, references and food portfolio to
