Head Chef

CONFIDENTIAL FIVE-STAR HOTEL (ARUSHA) • CAREER OPPORTUNITY

About the Role

Confidential Five-Star Hotel (Arusha) is recruiting a qualified and motivated Head Chef to join its team in Arusha, Tanzania.

The Head Chef leads the kitchen operation, ensuring consistent food quality, menu execution, hygiene, cost control and professional team performance in a five-star hotel environment.

Position Details

Company: Confidential Five-Star Hotel (Arusha)

Position: Head Chef

Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Hospitality, Hotels & Food Service

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations across assigned outlets and service periods.
• Plan menus, recipes, production schedules and food presentation standards.
• Supervise, coach and develop chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff.
• Control food quality, portioning, wastage, purchasing and stock levels.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with Food & Beverage, procurement and hotel management teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional culinary qualification or equivalent executive-chef experience.
• Substantial experience in a high-end hotel, resort or fine-dining kitchen.
• Demonstrated experience leading kitchen teams and managing food costs.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles and luxury hospitality standards.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Leadership, menu planning and culinary creativity.
• Strong cost-control, quality-control and production-planning skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good organisation, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.
• Computer literacy and ability to prepare clear reports.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should follow the official application instructions for this vacancy.

Application Instructions

Review the original employer advert and follow the application instructions provided for this confidential Arusha hotel vacancy.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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