Executive Chef Zanzibar

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