Senior Sous Chef Zanzibar

WE’RE HIRING: SENIOR SOUS CHEF

Zanzibar

An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join a luxury hospitality property in Zanzibar.

We are seeking a passionate culinary professional with strong leadership skills, luxury hospitality experience, and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations

Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional standards

Manage stock takes, cost control, and kitchen budgets

Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards

Coordinate effectively with lodge operations teams

Ensure smooth daily running of kitchen and canteen operations

Requirements

Formal culinary qualification

Minimum 2 years’ Sous Chef experience in a 5-star lodge or hotel environment

Strong kitchen leadership and team management abilities

Excellent food presentation and attention to detail

Experience with stock control, budgeting, and HACCP standards

Ability to work under pressure in a high-end hospitality environment

Good understanding of broader lodge operations

Benefits

This is a 2 year fixed term contract, live-in role.