Executive Chef | Luxury Safari Tented Camp | Tanzania

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Executive Chef to join an exclusive luxury safari tented camp in Tanzania. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate culinary professional with a strong luxury hospitality background to lead a kitchen operation in a unique safari environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptional culinary standards, developing innovative menus and leading the kitchen team to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests.

Package & Benefits

Salary: USD $4,000 – $4,500 per month
Live-in accommodation
Based at a luxury safari tented camp in Tanzania

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations to ensure consistently high culinary standards.
• Develop creative, seasonal and diverse menus suited to an international luxury safari clientele.
• Ensure exceptional quality, presentation, taste and consistency across all meals.
• Manage, train and mentor the kitchen team, fostering a professional and positive working environment.
• Ensure all food preparation and service meet luxury hospitality standards.
• Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies and individual guest preferences.
• Manage food ordering, stock levels, portion control and minimise wastage.
• Monitor food costs and maintain effective kitchen cost controls.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Work closely with lodge management and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless meal service.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen organisation, cleanliness and efficiency.
• Manage kitchen administration, including menu planning, stock control and ordering.
• Ensure the kitchen team operates efficiently within the requirements of a remote safari environment.
• Remain hands-on and actively involved in food preparation and service when required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or equivalent senior culinary position.
• Strong experience within luxury hotels, lodges, safari camps or high-end hospitality environments.
• Excellent culinary skills with a passion for quality and innovation.
• Strong menu development and food-costing experience.
• Experience managing and developing a professional kitchen team.
• Excellent understanding of international cuisine and luxury guest expectations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen health standards.
• Experience catering for special dietary requirements and allergies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a remote safari environment.
• A professional, hands-on and adaptable approach.

Key Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
• A confident and inspiring leader.
• Creative and innovative with a strong eye for presentation.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Calm and composed under pressure.
• Comfortable working in a remote safari environment.
• Adaptable to an international guest profile and diverse culinary requirements.
• Committed to maintaining consistently high standards.

Please note that only candidates meeting the above requirements will be considered. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.