Executive Chef Zanzibar - Tanzania Salary: Market Related Purpose of Position: Complement Recruitment are recruiting for an Executive Chef based in Zanzibar Tanzania, on a 2 year fixed term contract. We are looking at Chef''''s currently based in South Africa (Gauteng, Western Cape, Kwazulu Natal) looking to work on a 2 year contract for a 5* Island Lodge. Apply Directly for this Job by clicking here - https://bit.ly/3LkgmiK Minimum Requirements Qualifications And Skills QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Must have formal culinary qualifications and at least 2 years management experience, ideally in a 5* operation. Understand the remote/island lifestyle The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure and have excellent and consistent attention to detail. He or she will be guest focused, have a positive outlook, be an excellent team player, committed, hardworking and eager to learn. KEY OUTPUTS: 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 (staff files, off day schedule, hygiene standards etc) Create seasonal menus based on guests in house and produce in store Presentation according to group lodge food identity Take the food product on the island to the next level in all areas (dishes, guest experiences etc) Excellent stock controls, ordering processes and stock rotation Proactive maintenance of all kitchen equipment Excellent and regular communications with: ü All chefs ü Heads of Department ü Lodge Manager ü Suppliers All food going out to guests at any time to be checked by Exec or Sous Chef Meet all guests on arrival as much as possible, know their names Excellent and regular interaction with guests: build the relationship, invite feedback Be aware of & make your chefs aware of special dietary needs staff and guests Good interaction/ communication with team members : invite feedback; exchange ideas; be suggestion-friendly; share experience Good discipline and fair treatment in department, and lodge overall: Exec Chef to be a role model KEY SKILLS REQUIRED: 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 PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Passion for creating fabulous guest delight genuine interest in people and satisfaction Good interpersonal skills open and approachable Diligence, meticulousness and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your job Good communication skills Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others Bright, enthusiastic, energetic and caring personality Smart, clean, presentable appearance. Find Us on Social Media
