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HotelJobs Saturday, 07 November 2026Job Summary
Head Chef - World-Renowned Luxury Safari Lodge - Northern Tanzania ? New Role Kendrick Recruitment is searching for an experienced, creative and operationally strong Head Chef for one of Africa’s most celebrated and globally awarded luxury safari companies, with a flagship operation in the pristine wilderness of northern Tanzania. This is a senior culinary leadership role - responsible for the full kitchen operation across all sections, delivering a world-class guest experience, driving menu development, managing the team and overseeing staff canteen operations. The right candidate will combine genuine culinary excellence with strong people leadership and a deep respect for conservation and sustainability. Please note: This is an international live-in position based in Tanzania. Candidates must hold Tanzanian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid Tanzanian work permit. Candidates without existing work authorisation for Tanzania must hold the relevant qualifications and experience to successfully apply for a Tanzanian work permit. The employer will support the work permit process for the right candidate. Minimum Requirements: 3-year formal Chef qualification or minimum 4 years’ experience in a comparable Head Chef role - essential Proven ability to manage the full kitchen operation across multiple sections to the highest standard Strong pastry background including breads, croissants, Danish pastries, ice-creams, sorbets, cakes, biscuits and desserts - advantageous Ability to calculate food costs and work within a kitchen budget Good computer literacy Strong understanding of kitchen procedure, timing and planning requirements Wide food knowledge with proven ability to design and implement menus Awareness of dietary requirements and allergen management Proven ability to train, manage and develop a kitchen team Clear understanding of labour law and disciplinary procedures Full HACCP, hygiene and food safety compliance Knowledge of safety procedures and firefighting equipment Excellent communication skills Professional personal hygiene and grooming Physical stamina Valid working visa or Tanzanian nationality - essential Stable work history with contactable references Key Responsibilities: ?️ Culinary Leadership & Production Manage the kitchen and the quality of food across all sections to the highest standard Ensure the ultimate food experience for guests in line with the lodge’s food concept Design and implement seasonal menus and new food concepts Supervise the quality of all food produced and served in a hygienic manner Engage effectively with guests to enhance the dining experience Oversee the management of staff canteens, ensuring adequate nutrition and quantity for all staff Where applicable, oversee preparation of pastry items including breads, croissants, Danish pastries, ice-creams, sorbets, cakes, biscuits and desserts ? Financial & Stock Management Run the kitchen in a cost-effective manner within an agreed budget Manage food strategically to reduce waste through portion control and stock rotation Administer orders to minimise shortages and wastage Monitor quality and care of all equipment and products; minimise breakage Identify and eliminate potential workplace risks ? Team Leadership & Development Lead; train and develop the full kitchen team Identify opportunities for staff growth and contribute to succession planning Ensure effective shift handovers on arrival and departure Communicate with departmental teams to ensure guest needs are met and operations run effectively Apply labour law and disciplinary procedures where required ?️ Health; Safety & Sustainability Implement and maintain Health and Safety procedures and kitchen cleanliness standards Contribute to the lodge’s sustainability operations and green initiatives Actively support the lodge’s conservation message and purpose Package: Market-related salary (discussed with shortlisted candidates) Live-in: Accommodation and meals provided Standard group benefits included Should you feel you are the right fit for this role and meet the Tanzanian work authorisation requirements, please apply with your updated CV, a food portfolio, contactable references and a recent head and shoulders photo ASAP! ? Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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