Executive Chef Job in Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania (200K)

Executive Chef – Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania

Our client, a fast-growing Restaurant Company, is looking for a Head Chef to run one of their newly opened fine dining restaurants in Dar Es Salaam. 

The successful candidate will have had experience with working in a fine dining environment, creating a quality buffet and canapé menus and be able to professionally manage outdoor catering events. 

He/She MUST be a level-headed person, with international hardship location experience and have a flexible approach.

He/she will be involved in the training of a local team to a high standard and will create innovative and creative menus.

Key Responsibilities;

• Be responsible for all production of food items for guests and staff.


• Hold regular staff meetings to keep staff up to date on all aspects of the service operation.


• Develop and create new a la carte, buffet menus as requested by the management.


• Liaise with the management on new trends in food production.


• Ensure that the standard of food production is consistent.


• Develop and apply standard operating procedures.


• Responsible to keep all equipment in good working order.


• Ensure that cleanliness and hygiene in the workplace and the staff are of the highest standard.


• Duties include interviewing, hiring, evaluating, training and disciplining of staff.


• Attend management meetings and convey all relevant information to the sous-chefs and pastry chef.


• Meet guests dining in the restaurant during meal times.


• Ensure that food cost levels are maintained as specified in the budget.


• Liaise with the manager for preparing the proper recipe costing for all menu items.


• Assist when necessary which may mean coming in when not on duty.


• Do weekly and monthly reports as requested.

Qualifications;

• Degree from a reputable institution or relevant discipline.


• Minimum 8 years of chef experience working for 5-star restaurant/hotel.


• International experience.


• A passion for good food.


• Previous management proficiency in high volume retail with P&L accountability.


• Ability to work flexible hours.


• Have excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.


• Posses professional disposition with excellent interpersonal skills.


• Computer literate.


• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 200,000/= plus other benefits (Approx. 2,000 USD)
 

Deadline: 24th February 2016   
 

Applications:
 

To apply, please follow the link:  

Blixen Court, Karen Road, 

Karen.

We endeavor to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.
 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****