{"id":10305,"date":"2026-07-14T14:03:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T12:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.priconsultants.com\/vacancies\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=10305"},"modified":"2026-07-14T14:03:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T12:03:36","slug":"assistant-head-chef","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.priconsultants.com\/vacancies\/job\/10305","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Head Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8217;t just assist; you will work alongside the existing Head Chef, running the daily kitchen operations as a collaborative partnership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Areas of Responsibility<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Exquisite Execution: Prepare and present premium meals (including luxury picnics and signature bush dinners) with impeccable timing and attention to detail.<\/li>\n<li>Kitchen Standards: Jointly ensure the kitchen is kept to the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety.<\/li>\n<li>Cost &amp; Stock Management: Assist with stock control, ordering, and running the kitchen economically without compromising on luxury quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Requirements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Education: A tertiary qualification in Culinary Arts or Hospitality.<\/li>\n<li>Experience: 4\u20135 years of strong experience in luxury lodges, camps, or boutique hotels, ideally already operating at a senior level (Sous Chef)<\/li>\n<li>Leadership Style: A natural motivator with excellent staff relations and a highly collaborative, team-focused mindset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To apply, send an updated CV to <a href=\"mailto:kelly@priconsultants.com\">kelly@priconsultants.com<\/a>. 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