Regional Chef Trainer

SUMMARY:
A luxury travel company is looking for an experienced REGIONAL CHEF TRAINER

POSITION INFO:
This role is centered on elevating food standards and guest experiences across multiple lodges. It involves revising and creating menus, adapting dishes for special dietary needs, and training chefs in presentation, costing, and kitchen management. The position requires close collaboration with managers, suppliers, and training teams, while promoting local procurement and innovative food concepts.

Core Criteria:

• Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Extensive service industry background.
• At least 10+ years of relevant culinary experience.
• Demonstrated passion for creating exceptional food.
• Hospitality expertise.
• Understanding of sustainability and community engagement in hospitality.
• Strong communication with guests and staff.
• High standards of work exceeding world‑class hospitality benchmarks.
• Organizational ability, lateral thinking, and initiative.
• Integrity, honesty, proactivity, and drive.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Revise and update 7‑day menus across lodges, following approved recipes and styling guides.
• Adapt menus for special dietary needs and train chefs accordingly.
• Conduct creative bush banqueting and meal presentation training.
• Stay current with food trends and introduce new menus, recipes, and guest‑delight concepts.
• Train chefs on costing, kitchen controls, waste management, and storytelling around local produce.
• Rotate through lodges to upgrade food standards, quality, and presentation.
• Promote local procurement and collaborate with suppliers.
• Provide input on food and beverage projects, budgets, and styling guides.
• Liaise with consultants on dietary requirements and integrate guest feedback.
• Work closely with training teams, host workshops, and encourage chef exchanges.
• Develop staff skills to support career growth and promotions.
• Maintain strong communication with chefs, managers, suppliers, and guests.
• Uphold discipline, fairness, teamwork, and flexibility while serving as a role model

 

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