Executive Placings
Looking for an experienced Executive Chef with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar position at a 5* property for an island off the coast of Zanzibar. This is a 2-year fixed term position, live-in.
Experience required:
Must have formal culinary qualifications and at least 2 years management experience, in a 5* operation
Passion for food and the food experience
Ability to lead a team of people effectively
Strong management skills, day-to-day, and long term
The ability to motivate staff to consistently deliver
Ability to think and act creatively within a team
Good knowledge of hospitality operations including butler service, housekeeping and laundry
Computer Skills
Duties include:
Overall responsibility for the standards of the food product on the island: guest and staff food
Be responsible for implementing kitchen standards and making regular visits to staff kitchen and canteen
Be responsible for the development and training of staff (chefs) to increase their individual skills and ensure promotion when possible
Manage all administrative departmental duties
Create seasonal menus based on guests in house and produce in store
Take the food product on the island to the next level in all areas
Excellent stock controls, ordering processes and stock rotation
Proactive maintenance of all kitchen equipment
Excellent and regular communication
Meet all guests on arrival
Be aware of & make your chefs aware of special dietary needs – staff and guests
Good discipline and fair treatment in department, and lodge overall: Exec Chef to be a role model