East Africa Regional Chef Trainer

About the role

&Beyond is looking for a Regional Chef Trainer for its East Africa lodges. The role trains chefs on food styling, menu revision, kitchen standards and presentation, while working with procurement, the regional training team and consultants on food and beverage standards.

Key responsibilities

• Revise the complete 7-day menu and special dietary menus at all East African lodges according to the Food Styling Guide and approved &Beyond recipes
• Train chefs on food costing, kitchen controls, waste management and presentation to guests
• Develop new menus, recipes and guest delight food concepts, including coffee, tea, game drive drinks and personal bars
• Rotate through lodges to upgrade food standards, quality and presentation
• Work with procurement on supplier development and local procurement
• Contribute to projects and budgets, maintain and update styling guides, and align with &Beyond Food strategies
• Liaise with consultants on dietary requirements, work with teams on guest feedback, and host annual Food Fundi workshops
• Support staff development, encourage chef exchanges and promote Academy training

Required profile

• Hospitality background
• Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts or a related field
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the service industry
• Knowledge of &Beyond and its Foundation
• Previous work experience in hospitality

Required skills

• Communication with guests and colleagues
• Organisational ability and initiative
• World class hospitality and service standards
• Integrity, honesty and proactiveness