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

Operational/Technical Responsibilities:​​

• Support the executive or head chef in kitchen operations and management.​
• Manage and schedule kitchen brigade (chefs, cooks, kitchen assistants).​
• Ensure efficient workflow and productivity.​
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of meals.​
• Ensure consistency and quality control of dishes.​
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders for supplies.​
• Ensure proper storage and minimal food wastage.​
• Maintain hygiene standards and enforce food safety regulations.​
• Ensure compliance with local health codes.​
• Collaborate on creating and updating menus.​
• Experiment with new dishes and ensure cost-effective recipes.​
• Train new kitchen staff​
• Provide ongoing mentoring and upskilling of junior team members.​
• Conduct quality checks on ingredients and final dishes.​
• Ensure customer satisfaction through consistent standards.​
• Address any issues related to kitchen operations or staff performance.​
• Assist with cost control and budgeting for food and labour

YOUR QUALITIES: ​​

• Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management ​
• 3-5 years of kitchen experience, with a progression through kitchen ranks (e.g., Commis Chef → Chef de Partie → Sous Chef).​
• 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.