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Regional Chef Trainer

Kendrick Recruitment

Job Location:

Tandahimba District - Tanzania

Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 23 September 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 21 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Regional Chef Trainer

Location: Tanzania

Property Type: Luxury Travel Company

Salary: Negotiable DOE Live-in

Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading luxury travel company in Tanzania for an experienced Regional Chef Trainer. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled culinary professional to lead food standards training and menu innovation across multiple lodges in East Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for elevating culinary experiences mentoring chefs and ensuring consistent world-class service.

Key Outputs

Revise the complete 7-day menu for all East African lodges including lodge meals bush picnics snacks and special dietary menus in line with the Food Styling Guide and approved recipes

Provide creative bush banqueting training according to the Food Styling Guide

Ensure presentation of all meals meets the Style Guide standards

Stay up-to-date with current food trends

Create new menus and recipes to enhance food service at all lodges

Train chefs on special dietary requirements and recipe selection

Advise design and train chefs on guest delight food concepts

Implement and monitor kitchen standards across lodges

Maintain effective communication with chefs camp managers HODs lodge managers and suppliers

Promote discipline fairness and professionalism as a role model

Encourage guest interaction chef exchanges and experience sharing

Train chefs on menu costing kitchen controls waste management and food presentation storytelling

Focus on staff development to increase skills and promote internal growth

Rotate through lodges to upgrade food standards quality and presentation

Collaborate with procurement on local sourcing and supplier development

Oversee food and beverage elements including coffee tea game drive drinks and personal bars

Contribute to project input budgets and alignment with company food strategies

Maintain and update styling guides and liaise with consultants regarding dietary requirements

Host annual culinary workshops and coordinate with regional training teams

Ensure alignment with academy training programs and skill development initiatives

Skills Required

Excellent communication with guests and colleagues

Exceptional organisational ability and lateral thinking

Initiative and proactive problem-solving

Commitment to world-class hospitality and service standards

Integrity honesty and professionalism

Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

Knowledge Required

Hospitality industry expertise

Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts or related field

Familiarity with company culture and operational standards

Previous Work Experience

Minimum 10 years relevant experience in the service or luxury hospitality industry

Proven passion for creating exceptional food experiences

Experience in training mentoring and developing culinary teams

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated creative and organised culinary professional capable of leading multiple teams across lodges while maintaining the highest standards of food quality presentation and guest satisfaction.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to apply for this opportunity through Kendrick Recruitment.

Required Skills:

experience qualification

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About Company

Kendrick Recruitment

Kendrick Recruitment (KR) specialises in finding top candidates for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries worldwide. We focus on providing a high level of personalised service tailored to each individual whether you are a client or candidate. We pride ourselves on listening and under ... View more

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