Executive Chef

Executive Chef | Luxury Property Group | Serengeti, Tanzania

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Executive Chef to join an exclusive luxury property group in the Serengeti, Tanzania.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate culinary professional with a strong luxury hospitality background to lead a high-end kitchen operation in one of Africa's most sought-after safari destinations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptional culinary standards, developing innovative menus and leading a professional kitchen team.

Package & Benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations and ensure consistently exceptional food quality and presentation.
  
• Lead, manage and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a professional and positive working environment.
  
• Develop creative, seasonal and diverse menus suitable for an international luxury guest profile.
  
• Ensure all meals are prepared and presented to the highest standards.
  
• Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies and individual guest preferences.
  
• Monitor food quality, consistency, portion control and presentation.
  
• Manage food purchasing, stock levels and kitchen inventory.
  
• Monitor food costs and minimise wastage while maintaining luxury standards.
  
• Ensure strict food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards are maintained.
  
• Train, mentor and develop kitchen team members.
  
• Manage kitchen staffing levels and ensure efficient allocation of duties.
  
• Work closely with management and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless dining experiences.
  
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment.
  
• Keep up to date with culinary trends and introduce innovative concepts where appropriate.
  
• Ensure all kitchen administration, stock control and ordering procedures are followed.
  
• Remain hands-on and actively involved in food preparation and service when required.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or equivalent senior culinary position.
  
• Strong experience within a luxury hotel, lodge, safari camp or high-end hospitality environment.
  
• Previous experience working in Africa or within a remote safari environment will be advantageous.
  
• Excellent culinary and menu-development skills.
  
• Strong knowledge of international cuisine and luxury guest expectations.
  
• Proven experience managing and developing a professional kitchen team.
  
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.
  
• Experience catering for special dietary requirements and allergies.
  
• Strong food-costing, stock-control and procurement knowledge.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
  
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
  
• A professional, hands-on and adaptable approach to kitchen management.
  

Key Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about food and culinary excellence.
  
• A confident and inspiring leader.
  
• Creative and innovative with a strong eye for presentation.
  
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
  
• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of food costs.
  
• Calm and composed in a demanding operational environment.
  
• Adaptable and comfortable living and working in a remote safari location.
  
• Committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
  
• Professional, energetic and hands-on.
  

Working Environment

This is a live-in position in the Serengeti, and the successful candidate must be comfortable with the unique operational demands of a remote luxury safari environment.

This role will suit a chef who thrives on creating memorable dining experiences, developing a strong culinary team and maintaining exceptional standards in a dynamic and remote setting.

Please note that only candidates meeting the above requirements will be considered.

If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.