Sous Chef | Luxury Private Island Resort | Zanzibar, Tanzania | Ss

Now Hiring Sous Chef | Luxury Private Island Resort | Zanzibar, Tanzania About the Opportunity Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a passionate and experienced Sous Chef for a luxury private island resort in Zanzibar. This is an incredible opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives in a high-end, remote island environment and is committed to delivering exceptional guest dining experiences. The successful candidate will support the Executive Chef in maintaining the highest culinary standards, ensuring consistency, creativity, and excellence across all food offerings while leading and inspiring a dedicated kitchen team. Key Requirements Formal culinary qualification essential Minimum 2+ years' Sous Chef experience in a 5-star luxury environment Strong leadership and team management abilities Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure Strong understanding of hospitality operations (kitchen, service, housekeeping coordination) Computer literate Key Responsibilities Maintain high standards of professionalism within the kitchen team, providing disciplined, inspirational leadership Ensure all financial controls, stock systems, and record-keeping are strictly followed Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning and food quality standards, monitoring food costs and budgets Attend daily HOD meetings and coordinate operational planning (arrivals, departures, maintenance, guest requests, special events) Ensure full compliance with health & safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards Oversee month-end stock takes and inventory control Facilitate strong communication between kitchen, lodge management, guest relations, and butler teams Candidate Profile Passion for food and creating memorable dining experiences Strong interpersonal and communication skills Positive, energetic, and team-focused attitude Highly organised, disciplined, and self-motivated Package Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience Live-In position, benefits and travel included Location: Zanzibar Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within seven working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.