REGIONAL CHEF TRAINER @ EXECUTIVE PLACINGS
Join a prestigious team as a Regional Chef Trainer, where you will lead culinary standards across luxury lodges in the East Africa region. This senior leadership role involves revising and implementing high-quality 7-day menus, ensuring every dish aligns with approved recipes and exquisite food styling guidelines. You will be instrumental in upgrading food presentation and quality standards by rotating through various lodges and working closely with lodge managers and procurement teams to source the finest local ingredients and support local supplier development. Beyond technical culinary skills, this role focuses heavily on mentorship and development. You will design and conduct training programs for chefs, host annual food workshops, and support academy skills training to foster professional growth and exchange programs within the team. The ideal candidate possesses a deep passion for hospitality, a proactive mindset, and the ability to inspire others to achieve world-class excellence in guest dining experiences. Frequent travel throughout Tanzania and the broader East Africa region is required to oversee multiple sites and ensure strategic alignment across all culinary operations.
Key Requirements
Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts or related field.
Minimum 10+ years’ relevant hospitality experience.
Strong understanding of luxury lodge operations.
Passion for food innovation, training, and guest experience.
Ability to revise and implement 7-day menus across multiple lodges.
Expertise in food styling and presentation standards.
Experience in overseeing special dietary menus and liaising with consultants.
Proven track record in mentoring, training, and encouraging chef growth.
Strong leadership, integrity, and professional role-model behavior.
Excellent communication skills for interaction with both guests and teams.
Organised and proactive approach with a hands-on work ethic.
Ability to manage food costing and waste management effectively.