Executive Sous Chef at Attitude Hotels Tanzania

Hello Zanzibar

We’re Attitude, and we’re coming soon. In 2025, we’re opening our very first hotel outside Mauritius, right here in Matemwe: an adults-only hotel with 74 villas, two restaurants and two bars. It’s a new chapter for us, and we’re putting a lot of heart into making it something special.

We’re now looking for people to join the adventure. Plenty of roles, plenty of opportunities.

As a B Corp hotel group, we care about doing things properly: fair jobs, room to grow and and a workplace where people feel respected. If you’re motivated, we’d love to meet you.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Kitchen Operations Management

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations.​
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure high standards.​
• Ensure proper kitchen sanitation and safety practices.
• Supervise and schedule kitchen staff, including line cooks and prep chefs.​
• Train kitchen employees in culinary techniques, hygiene, and presentation.​
• Provide leadership and maintain discipline among kitchen staff.​
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to plan and update menus.​
• Assist in creating new recipes and testing dishes.​
• Ensure consistency and creativity in menu items.​
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.​
• Control food costs through waste reduction and portion control.​
• Ensure the kitchen operates within budget.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure food quality, taste, and presentation.​
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards.​
• Handle customer feedback related to food quality.​
• Assist in planning and execution of banquets, events, and private functions.​
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff for smooth service.​

YOUR QUALITIES: ​​

• Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management ​
• Typically requires 5–8 years of culinary experience, with at least 2–3 years in a sous chef or supervisory role.​
• Ability to embody and instil Attitude’s DNA and culture within the hotel.​
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an enthusiastic and outgoing personality.​
• Excellent communication skills: Clear, professional verbal and written skills and fluency in English and Swahili. A third language would be a definite advantage.​
• An understanding of the African Market will be a definite advantage.​
• Ability to compete in a fast-paced, dynamic and guest centric environment​​​
• Outstanding customer service skills in handling customer queries and resolving issues.​

Ready to take the leap?

Please fill in form below and upload your CV.

Deadline for application - 25 June 2025

We Believe in equal opportunities

We celebrate diversity and champion equality and inclusion, encouraging people from all ethnicities, genders and ages to apply. This unity is key to our work culture. We want to set every Family Member up for success, so if you need anything to perform to your best or make work arrangements more comfortable, we will do our best to accommodate you.