Executive Chef Beach Front Boutique Hotel -Tanzania - Fast Hire

We are on the lookout for an energetic Executive Chef Beach Front Boutique Hotel -Tanzania to join our productive team at Zeebra Junction in Tanzania.
Growing your career as a Full Time Executive Chef Beach Front Boutique Hotel -Tanzania is a great opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in presentation, decision-making and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Executive Chef Beach Front Boutique Hotel -Tanzania at Zeebra Junction today!

Overview:

My client a pristine Sea Front Boutique Hotel and choice employer in the Tanzanian Hospitality Industry is urgently recruiting for a young, talented, and energetic leader as an Executive Chef who can help them continue on their journey of building up the Hotel’s Food and Beverage program towards their vision of a best-in-class boutique hotel.

The key priorities for the new leader are to develop a 90-day improvement plan with the General Manager:

• Revamp the a-la-carte program by assessing our current menus and the competitive market offers to deliver a new unique value proposition for the local market and in-house hotel Guests.
• Identify and implement local training and development needs with the Sous Chef and local Tanzanian junior team.
• Study current kitchen flow and operations to propose changes that speed up efficiency and delivery of service through proper planning and organization.
• Identify and act on improvements based on HACCP standards.

Remuneration Structure:

• Very Competitive Base monthly salary paid in USD $ -  net of payroll taxes (depending on experience) and participation in quarterly performance bonus plan based on achieving KPIs.
• NSSF: Tanzania mandates a 10% payroll deduction for social security fund. Company provides an additional 10% contribution to employee account. As per current law, expats can redeem these funds on completion of contract and service.
• Single Status accommodation near the Hotel
• All management meals.
• 28 days annual leave and additional R&R days at the General Manager’s discretion.
• Airfare to home country 1x a year (potential for 2x a year if leave is split in agreement with General Manager and depending on distance to home country).
• Local transport and associated costs.
• Company covers all work permit and immigration visas and costs thereof.
• Company Computer and Smart Phone.
• Contract Details:
  • Start Date – Immediate vacancy.
  • Initial 90-day business consultancy project (to work on 90-day plan) which also serves to assess mutual fit and acts as probation review period.
  • Minimum 2-year work contract upon successful completion of probation period/consultancy and approval of visas and permits from the Tanzanian Immigration and Labor departments.
  • Must be double vaccinated against COVID-19 with proof.

Requirements – ideal Chef candidate:

• Formal Tertiary Qualification – Culinary Arts / Food Service management or similar from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Is inspired by the company’s A Player values.
• Has youthful and active energy.
• Has an entrepreneurial flair to help nurture and grow with the business.
• Has a demonstrated track record working in upmarket hotel and/or restaurant establishments.
• Has experience and context working in Africa and understands the opportunities and challenges that come with it – including that of developing startup kitchens and local supply chain restraints.
• Enjoys training and mentoring others (as local talent will require training and development).
• Understands the importance of being a “hands-on” leader to win the respect of the TEAM.
• Has worked both in resorts and corporate markets.
• Enjoys local cultural immersion activities and integration into the community (as our market is very loyalty driven).

Type of Attributes – ‘A’ Player Values:

My client is an employer of choice in Tanzania with a foundation built on strong family-oriented values of respect, trust, empathy, and accountability. When you join this Company – you are joining a tribe of likeminded colleagues who are passionate about customer service, self-motivated, and driven to achieve the Company Mission which makes a great  “A” Player who is:

• Obsessed with the Guest Experience
• Communicates Well and is transparent on Issues.
• Takes Ownership Over Success and Failure
• Proposes Solutions rather than complain over small stuff.
• Has High Energy and Positive Enthusiasm
• Is an Inspiring Role Model who motivates others by showing kindness and empathy.
• Cool Headed, Organized, Doesn’t Panic
• Agile and Flexible to Changes, Dependable
• Respects the Team and is Respected by the Team
• Humble, Loves to Learn & Grow
• Shows Innovation and Creativity
• Prepared and Proactive for Meetings

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific goals are to be developed with the Hotel’s General Manager, but generally include:

• Improve existing quality, presentation, hygiene, and service levels to internationally accepted norms of an
• upscale hotel through continuous coaching, training, mentoring, and development of the kitchen staff.
• Develop the proven system for the above through proper roster, brigade planning, accountabilities, and SOP/best practices.
• Refine and finalize the various restaurant menu concepts reflective of a “beach club” hotel: lunch, dinner, room service, breakfast, tapas, and snacks. Successfully and creatively work around potential limitations in locally available supply and kitchen equipment.
• Provide culinary innovation in conference, meetings, and special events to create more memorable “wow” experiences for our Guests.
• Improve the presentation, creativity, taste, and food cost – and create a differentiation from the market peers.
• Key Performance Indicators:
  • Department Gross Operating Profit (GOP)
  • GuestRevu/Social F&B Guest Satisfaction Scores
  • Food Cost Control
  • Staff Development and Innovation Goals

*Kindly note that only candidates that meet the above requirements and are shortlisted for interview will be contacted back.

Benefits of working as a Executive Chef Beach Front Boutique Hotel -Tanzania in Tanzania:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package