Job opportunity
Head Chef
Boutique Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara / Nairobi · Full-time
Posted: 2026-09-18
About the role
Lead daily culinary operations, seasonal bush menu development, kitchen team management, and strict food cost controls for a premium 32-bed safari property.
What you'll do
- Manage end-to-end kitchen operations, menu design, and guest dietary requirements
- Train, mentor, and schedule a culinary team of 8 kitchen staff
- Control food waste, ingredient yield, and weekly recipe costing
- Oversee supplier deliveries, bush pantry stock rotations, and health inspections
What we're looking for
- Demonstrated experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef in luxury lodge or fine dining hospitality
- Strong kitchen leadership, portion costing, and food safety expertise
- Ability to work in luxury remote lodge settings with rotation schedule
Useful experience
- Experience with farm-to-table menus and bush dining logistics
- HACCP food hygiene certification
Qualifications
- Diploma in Culinary Arts / Food Production or equivalent
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