Job Summary
NOW HIRING: Executive Chef | Luxury Safari Tented Camp | Tanzania About the Opportunity Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Executive Chef to join an exclusive luxury safari tented camp in Tanzania. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate culinary professional with a strong luxury hospitality background to lead a kitchen operation in a unique safari environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptional culinary standards, developing innovative menus and leading the kitchen team to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests. Key Responsibilities • Lead and oversee all kitchen operations to ensure consistently high culinary standards • Develop creative, seasonal and diverse menus suited to an international luxury safari clientele • Ensure exceptional quality, presentation, taste and consistency across all meals • Manage, train and mentor the kitchen team, fostering a professional and positive working environment • Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies and individual guest preferences • Manage food ordering, stock levels, portion control and minimise wastage • Monitor food costs and maintain effective kitchen cost controls • Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards • Work closely with lodge management and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless meal service • Maintain high standards of kitchen organisation, cleanliness and efficiency • Manage kitchen administration, including menu planning, stock control and ordering • Remain hands-on and actively involved in food preparation and service when required Key Requirements • Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or equivalent senior culinary position • Strong experience within luxury hotels, lodges, safari camps or high-end hospitality environments • Excellent culinary skills with a passion for quality and innovation • Strong menu development and food-costing experience • Experience managing and developing a professional kitchen team • Excellent understanding of international cuisine and luxury guest expectations • Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen health standards • Excellent communication and leadership skills • Strong organisational and time-management abilities • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a remote safari environment • A professional, hands-on and adaptable approach Package • Salary: USD 4,000 – 4,500 per month • Live-in accommodation • Based at a luxury safari tented camp in Tanzania Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within seven working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.