Head Chef - Premium Restaurant - Zambia
via Hospitality Jobs Africa · Zambia
- Pay
- R 40 000 – R 41 650 per month
- Type
- Permanent
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Level
- Senior
- Sector
- Hospitality & Catering
- Closes
- in 60 days
- Recruiter
- Hospitality Jobs Africa · All jobs at Hospitality Jobs Africa
About the role
Our client is seeking an energetic, creative and highly motivated Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations of a premium restaurant in Zambia.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment, takes pride in producing exceptional food and is prepared to lead from the front.
The successful candidate must be hands-on, hardworking and commercially aware, with the drive to build a strong kitchen team and maintain consistently high culinary standards.
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership role.
- Strong practical cooking skills and a passion for quality cuisine.
- Previous experience in a busy, quality-focused restaurant environment.
- Confident kitchen leadership and staff-development ability.
- Good understanding of food costing, stock control and kitchen profitability.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Creative approach to menu development and food presentation.
- Energetic, adaptable and solutions driven.
- Hands-on leadership style and a strong work ethic essential.
- Able to remain calm and productive under pressure.
- Willing to relocate to Zambia.
- Available to start immediately.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: USD 2,500 per month, with employment taxes paid by the employer
- Accommodation: Provided and paid for by the employer
- Transport: Provided by the employer
- Location: Zambia
- Start Date: Immediate
- Contract: Initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with the intention of transitioning to permanent employment thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.