Executive Chef – Luxury Property – Mozambique

Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting for an Executive Chef for a well known island property in Mozambique. This particular role is based at a 5* exclusive resort. We are looking for someone who has a passion for the bush and enjoys creating 5* dishes for international guests. You will need to be creative and be able to think on your feet when in the kitchen. You will need to be a great team leader and develop your team in a way that allows them to grow in confidence and ability in the kitchen.

Responsibilities include:

• Management and participation of daily kitchen operations and food production in camp
• Menu planning in line with seasonal availability and trends
• Menu planning in line with dietary restrictions
• Costing, ordering and stock control
• Training and developing the kitchen team
• Managing, motivating and mentoring staff members

Requirements include:

• Tertiary qualifications
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in a remote environment
• Experience in menu planning, stock taking and ordering for 5 star establishment – preferably remote environment lodge type establishment
• Experience in successful staff training and mentoring
• Experience in kitchen team management
• Fully computer literate in Windows suite
• Excellent self-motivation and initiative
• Ability to work harmoniously with management and staff of all levels
• Ability to be resourceful, creative and work well under pressure and unsupervised
• Minimum 3 contactable references

Highly competitive package is offered with this role –  full live in accommodation and meals. You must be willing to work in remote locations for extended periods of time and enjoy the life style that this opportunity offers. To apply please send your CV, references and food portfolio through today… Good Luck!

The successful candidate should have an enquiring mind, be methodical, pay attention to detail, be creative, show perseverance and patience, ability to work under pressure, have high energy levels, be flexible, have the ability to overcome obstacles and persist with the task at hand, be decisive and adaptable. If you have the knowledge, skills and required experience, and this sounds like a challenge you are ready for I would love to hear from you.

Please send me your CV with an recent face photograph, details of three contactable references and a letter motivating your application.