Executive Chef

at Maasai Girls ecoLodge
Location Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted March 19, 2025
Category Chef
Hospitality
NGO
Job Type Contract
Currency TZS

Description

We are looking for a dynamic & innovative Executive Chef to oversee the kitchen for Maasai Girls Safari ecoLodge. We are seeking a candidate to lead and train a kitchen team in order the achieve guest satisfaction in a high-end hospitality environment.
Responsibilities :
Service and Kitchen Management

  • Run and supervise the entire kitchen operation for Maasai Girls  Safari  ecoLodge.
  • Work with the Executive chef to ensure standards and goals are met
  • Ensure all menus are followed and food standard is excellent at all times
  • Support the chefs in daily supplies ordering from central store
  • Support and train new chefs on certain recipes if necessary
  • Work with Executive Chef to ensure effective implementation of Chef Academy training program
  • Training all staff on new menus, new dishes and ensuring that the standard is maintained
  • Continuous monitoring and control of dishes going out
  • Make personal contact with guests at each meal
  • Continuous encouragement and training of staff to provide the best food experience to guests
  • Be flexible when receiving unexpected request from guests and ensure you are able to accommodate unusual dietary requirements
  • Work within operational budgets
  • Stock control measures – including stock rotations and monthly stock take procedures as prescribed by the lodge financial coordinator
  • Invoice Inputting
  • Implement and maintain stringent cleaning measures. This includes daily weekly and monthly cleaning as well as stock receiving.
  • Attend weekly kitchen meeting with management team to ensure all items relating to the food experience and communicated and tended to

People

  • Continuous training and motivation of all kitchen staff – including on the job training
  • Ensure all staff understand their responsibilities
  • Good communication with:

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Qualifications 

  • Formal Chef Qualification
  • At least 5+ years Chef Experience required in 5 star hotels, lodge or at a busy restaurant
  • Proven experience as a chef with a strong background in leadership or a supervisory role.
  • International exposure is a plus

Skills

  • Spoken and written English
  • Computer literate
  • PAN Strat knowledge advantageous
  • Ability to Cost menu’s.
  • Passion for food and the food experience
  • Ability to lead a team of people effectively
  • Ability to run and delegate a pass during busy service
  • Strong management skills, day-to-day, and long term
  • The ability to motivate staff to consistently deliver at a 5 star level
  • Ability to think and act creatively within a team
  • Good knowledge of hospitality operations including butler service and rostering of staff
  • Ability to create seasonal menu’s showcasing locally sourced ingredients and incorporating flavors to reflect the cultural influences of the region.
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
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