Overview
We are searching for an exceptional Assistant Head Chef to join a premier luxury camp team in the Zambezi River Region, Northern Zimbabwe (bordering Mana Pools). In this role, you won’t just assist; you will work alongside the existing Head Chef, running the daily kitchen operations as a collaborative partnership.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Co-Pilot Leadership: Work hand-in-hand with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, cultivate a positive kitchen culture, and manage daily operations.
- Collaborative Menu Design: Partner closely on compiling creative daily menus, catering to complex guest dietary requirements, and keeping food presentation to a world-class standard.
- Exquisite Execution: Prepare and present premium meals (including luxury picnics and signature bush dinners) with impeccable timing and attention to detail.
- Kitchen Standards: Jointly ensure the kitchen is kept to the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety.
- Cost & Stock Management: Assist with stock control, ordering, and running the kitchen economically without compromising on luxury quality.
Requirements:
- Education: A tertiary qualification in Culinary Arts or Hospitality.
- Experience: 4–5 years of strong experience in luxury lodges, camps, or boutique hotels, ideally already operating at a senior level (Sous Chef)
- Leadership Style: A natural motivator with excellent staff relations and a highly collaborative, team-focused mindset.
To apply, send an updated CV to [email protected]. Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.