Job Title: Executive Chef
Reports To: Camp Manager
Function: Chef
Location: Botswana
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The purpose of the job is to serve the needs of the business, our guests and our colleagues by administering the day-to-day operations of meal service in the camp
Key Areas of Responsibility
Discuss daily food cost reports with key kitchen and F&B team members.
Review weekly and monthly schedules to meet forecast and budget.
Attend the daily morning meetings and other administrative sessions.
Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to hotel Operational Standard and Management Policy
Trains, develops and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis.
Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property.
Identifies the developmental needs of kitchen staffs and provide coaching, mentoring, and also helping them to improve their knowledge or skills.
Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations. Also interview and hire new applicants for kitchen.
Responsible for menu development and stock control
Familiarity with health and safety regulations
NB: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
REQUIREMENTS
A tertiary qualification in culinary arts or hospitality.
Minimum of 4-5 years previous experience as an Executive Chef
Customer Service driven with outstanding communication skills.
Ability to work as a team as well as independently.
Proven record of outstanding staff relations.
COMPETENCIES
Passion for ecotourism.
Customer service focused.
Sales and target driven.
Eye for detail.
Commercial awareness.
Excellent communication, organisation and planning skills.
Deadline and results orientated.
Motivator.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and updated CV to the below listed email addresses. The subject heading of the email should be written as: ExecutiveChef.
To:opportunities@greatplainsconservation.com
The remuneration package will be offered according to experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
We do not accept hand deliveries.
ClosingDate: 06 October 2025
PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUMES OF APPLICATIONS ONLY THOSE WHO ARE SHORTLISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.