Vacancy title:
Executive Sous Chef

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Management, Cleaning & Facilities, Restaurant & Hospitality, Business Operations, Customer Service]

Jobs at:
JAZ Adonia

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, August 8 2026

Duty Station:
Zanzibar | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Executive Sous Chef

Department: Kitchen

Reports To: Executive Chef

Job Purpose

Assist the Executive Chef in managing all kitchen operations by supervising food preparation, ensuring consistent quality, controlling costs, and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing all kitchen operations.
• Supervise kitchen staff during food preparation and service.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion control meet hotel standards.
• Assist in menu planning and recipe development.
• Monitor food costs and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Train and mentor kitchen employees.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing Department on food requirements.
• Handle guest dietary requests and special menus.
• Act on behalf of the Executive Chef during their absence.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a luxury hotel kitchen with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Skills

• Culinary expertise
• Leadership
• Menu planning
• Food costing
• Team management
• Communication
• Time management
• Problem-solving

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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