Head Chef – Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge

About the role

&Beyond is hiring a Head Chef for its Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge in Tanzania. This is a 2-year fixed-term position. The Head Chef is responsible for the quality of food served to guests and staff, the kitchen standards and the development of the kitchen team.

Key responsibilities

• Set and maintain food standards for guests and staff, visiting the staff kitchen and canteen regularly
• Develop and train chefs and stars in training, and promote staff where possible
• Handle administrative duties such as staff files, off-day schedules and hygiene standards
• Create seasonal menus based on guests in house and produce available in store
• Present dishes according to the Styling Guide and the lodge's food identity, and raise the standard of dishes and guest experiences
• Control stock, manage ordering and rotation, and keep kitchen equipment well maintained
• Communicate regularly with chefs, heads of departments, the lodge manager and suppliers, and check every dish served by the Executive or Sous Chef
• Welcome guests on arrival, know their names, and communicate with them and with the &Beyond Food Fundis to gather feedback and share ideas
• Make sure chefs are aware of special dietary needs for staff and guests, and act as a role model of discipline and fair treatment

Required profile

• Formal culinary qualifications and at least 2 years of management experience, ideally in a 5-star operation
• Able to work under pressure with consistent attention to detail
• Guest-focused, positive, team player, committed, hardworking and eager to learn
• Good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, with a smart, clean and presentable appearance

Required skills

• Strong management skills, day-to-day and long term, and the ability to motivate staff
• Creative thinking within a team
• Good knowledge of hospitality operations including butler service, housekeeping and laundry
• Computer skills