Executive Chef

Executive Chef Luxury Game Reserve Tanzania

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an exceptional Executive Chef for a luxury game reserve in Tanzania. This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled culinary professional with strong leadership abilities and a passion for delivering world-class guest dining experiences within a remote high-end safari environment.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the culinary operation ensuring outstanding food quality for both guests and staff while driving innovation consistency and excellence across all kitchen offerings.

Package:

• Live-in position
  
• Salary: negotiable depending on experience
  
• 2-year fixed term contract
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the standard and quality of all food products for guests and staff
  
• Implement and maintain kitchen standards including oversight of staff kitchen and canteen
  
• Lead the development training and mentorship of kitchen staff to support continuous growth and progression
  
• Manage all kitchen administrative duties including staff files schedules hygiene standards and compliance
  
• Design seasonal menus based on guest requirements and available produce
  
• Ensure food presentation aligns with the lodge styling guide and brand identity
  
• Elevate the overall guest dining experience through creativity and consistency
  
• Maintain excellent stock control ordering processes and stock rotation systems
  
• Ensure proactive maintenance and care of all kitchen equipment
  
• Oversee and quality-check all food leaving the kitchen before service
  
• Engage with guests on arrival where possible and build relationships
  
• Encourage guest feedback and continuously improve dining experiences
  
• Manage dietary requirements effectively for both guests and staff
  
• Maintain strong communication with chefs heads of department lodge management suppliers and food teams
  
• Foster discipline fairness and professionalism within the kitchen acting as a role model
  

Requirements:

• Formal culinary qualification essential
  
• Minimum of 2 years management experience within a five-star hospitality environment
  
• Proven ability to perform under pressure with exceptional attention to detail
  
• Strong guest focus with a proactive and positive attitude
  
• Excellent team leadership and development abilities
  
• Creative thinking with the ability to innovate within a structured environment
  
• Solid understanding of hospitality operations including housekeeping and service coordination
  
• Computer literacy and administrative competence
  

Personal Attributes:

• Passion for creating exceptional guest dining experiences
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Organised disciplined and self-motivated approach to work
  
• Energetic enthusiastic and professional demeanor
  
• Willingness to teach mentor and inspire others
  

This role requires a dedicated culinary professional who thrives in a remote luxury environment and is committed to consistently delivering exceptional standards.

Candidates interested in applying for this opportunity are invited to submit their CV for consideration.