Executive Chef job vacancy at AKO Group

Job snapshot

Executive Chef job vacancy role at AKO Group. The role forms part of the advertised team's day-to-day work. The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on Oct 30, 2026.

AKO Group is hiring for its advertised operations.

Role overview

Coordinating all kitchen operations and as covered here for this vacancy ensure for this vacancy the consistent preparation and as covered here as covered here delivery of as covered here high standard nutritious and as covered here well presented meals in in in the advertised role the advertised role line with on this listing company standards client requirements for this vacancy food safety regulations and operational budgets.

The Executive Chef will as covered here as covered here lead as covered here the kitchen team in as covered here the advertised role manage food costs and as covered here on this listing on this listing stock develop menus and for this vacancy as covered here ensure efficient kitchen operations over assigned catering facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Immediately report every food as covered here safety concerns or incidents to management.
• Preparing food requisitions based on in in the advertised role the advertised role approved for this vacancy menus expected consumption operational requirements.
• Making sure variety in on this listing menus covering local and in the advertised role international dishes where required.
• Report operational challenges equipment on this listing breakdowns staffing requirements to management.
• Monitoring food consumption portion in the advertised role sizes kitchen expenses to minimize unnecessary costs.
• Making sure compliance with in the advertised role food safety sanitation and as covered here as covered here hygiene standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of in as covered here the advertised role food for this vacancy requisitions stock usage and production activities.
• Supporting the implementation of in the advertised role on this listing company policies procedures and for this vacancy service standards.
• Monitoring staff performance, discipline, attendance, and productivity.
• Supervise food preparation, cooking, presentation, and serving.
• Introduce new recipes and in the advertised role on this listing improve existing menus to in the advertised role on this listing on this listing maintain variety and in the advertised role customer satisfaction.
• Maintaining food safety records and for this vacancy as covered here support internal and as covered here external inspections.
• Control food wastage and for this vacancy as covered here implement measures to on this listing improve cost efficiency.
• Making sure proper food for this vacancy handling storage temperatures labelling and for this vacancy on this listing expiry date monitoring.
• Monitoring stock levels and for for this vacancy this vacancy ensure proper storage and for this vacancy on this listing rotation of food items.
• Mentor junior chefs and for as covered here this vacancy support the development of in the advertised role the kitchen team.
• Carrying out routine food tasting and standard checks.
• Preparing daily weekly and on this listing on this listing monthly in the advertised role kitchen reports as required.
• Supervise allocate duties coordinate the work of as covered here in the advertised role for this vacancy chefs cooks kitchen assistants remaining kitchen staff.
• Work closely with procurement and for this vacancy as covered here stores on this listing teams so that availability of standard ingredients.
• Enforce personal hygiene standards among kitchen staff.
• Making sure meals are prepared according to for this vacancy on this listing approved on this listing menus recipes portion sizes quality standards.
• Meals are served according to for this vacancy in the advertised role the approved schedule This as well covers coordinating with site operations teams in in the advertised role the advertised role.
• Carrying out routine stock checks and in the advertised role on this listing on this listing report shortages wastage and in the advertised role discrepancies.
• Making sure equipment is used correctly and in the advertised role on this listing on this listing maintenance on this listing issues are reported promptly.
• Preparation and as covered here service of for this vacancy meals This as well covers coordinating the daily operations of in the advertised role on this listing on this listing the kitchen.
• Making sure kitchen operations run efficiently and on this listing for this vacancy meet agreed service standards.
• Monitoring meal consumption food as covered here costs on this listing on this listing stock usage wastage and on this listing kitchen performance.
• Developing weekly and monthly menus in as covered here on this listing line with in the advertised role client requirements nutritional needs accessible budgets.
• Monitoring food standard taste presentation and portion control.
• Preparing kitchen duty schedules and in the advertised role as covered here ensure adequate staffing for in the advertised role every shifts.
• Train kitchen staff on on this listing as covered here food for this vacancy preparation hygiene safety professional cooking standards.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of as covered here in the advertised role as covered here kitchens food preparation areas equipment storage facilities.
• Accommodate approved dietary requirements and in the advertised role on this listing on this listing special meal requests.
• Making sure every food for this vacancy items received meet the required standard and as covered here quantity standards.

Requirements

• Experience in in as covered here the advertised role large as covered here scale catering institutional in on this listing the advertised role catering on this listing remote site catering mining on this listing camps or comparable operations for this vacancy will be a useful extra.
• Minimum of five 5 years of related experience in on this listing as covered here professional in the advertised role kitchen operations catering or hospitality.
• Working knowledge of local and on this listing as covered here international as covered here cuisines menu planning food production techniques.
• Diploma or bachelor's degree in in the advertised role on this listing on this listing culinary on this listing arts Food Production on in the advertised role this listing Hotel Management as covered here Catering Management or a related discipline.
• At least three 3 years of experience in as covered here as covered here a on this listing supervisory or senior chef position.
• Knowledge of in as covered here the advertised role food as covered here safety hygiene stock control and for this vacancy on this listing food cost management.
• Experience in supervising and developing kitchen teams.

Key skills

• Procurement & Supply Chain
• Executive Chef Job Vacancy

How to apply

Apply via the AKO Group careers portal for on this listing this Executive Chef job vacancy.

Apply on the AKO Group site

Common questions

What role is open?

AKO Group is recruiting a Executive Chef job vacancy.

Where is the job based?

The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

When does it close?

The closing date is Oct 30, 2026.

How do I apply?

Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the AKO Group site