Regional Chef Trainer Tanzania

NOW HIRING: REGIONAL CHEF TRAINER

Tanzania
Permanent | Hospitality | Culinary Leadership

A leading luxury hospitality organisation is seeking a Regional Chef Trainer to support and elevate culinary standards across multiple lodges in East Africa. This role is ideal for an experienced and passionate culinary professional who thrives in training, mentoring, and developing high-performing kitchen teams.

Key Responsibilities:
• Revise and standardise 7-day menus across lodges in line with food styling guidelines
• Train chefs on presentation, plating, and guest experience standards
• Develop and implement special dietary menus and concepts
• Create innovative menus and enhance food offerings across lodges
• Train teams on costing, kitchen controls, and waste management
• Lead bush banqueting and guest dining experiences training
• Mentor and develop chefs to improve skills and career progression
• Work closely with lodge managers, HODs, suppliers, and procurement teams
• Ensure alignment with food strategy, guest feedback, and operational standards
• Rotate across lodges to maintain and improve culinary consistency
• Host workshops, contribute to training programs, and support regional initiatives

Requirements

Requirements:

• Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts or related field
• 10+ years’ experience in the hospitality / culinary industry
• Strong background in training and kitchen leadership
• Excellent understanding of food presentation, costing, and kitchen operations
• Experience working in high-end or luxury hospitality environments

Personal Attributes:

• Passion for food, creativity, and guest experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
• High standards with attention to detail
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-driven
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work across multiple locations and cultures