Chobe Marina Lodge is preparing for its reopening and repositioning as one of Kasane's leading lodge and leisure properties.
We are seeking an experienced, disciplined and hands-on Executive Chef to lead the culinary department through pre-opening preparation, reopening mobilisation and full operational stabilisation.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for all kitchen operations, including breakfast, buffet, a la carte, banqueting, group catering, staff meals, activity-related catering and multi-outlet food production across the lodge.
- Type: full-time
- Location: Kasane
- Category: Culinary
- Closing Date: 202 •••••• 14
Key Responsibilities
- Leading all kitchen operations and ensuring consistent food quality, taste, presentation and portion control.
- Preparing and implementing reopening menus, standard recipes, recipe costing, production planning and kitchen operating routines.
- Managing food cost, stock movement, wastage, supplier specifications and stock variances in line with approved benchmarks.
- Ensuring strong hygiene, food safety and HACCP-aligned kitchen practices.
- Training, supervising, motivating and disciplining the kitchen team fairly and consistently.
- Building section leadership, kitchen accountability and succession depth within the brigade.
- Managing guest feedback, dietary requirements, allergies and special requests professionally.
- Working closely with the General Manager, Regional Executive Chef, F&B Manager, Finance, Stores, Procurement and HR.
- Leading local procurement and practical sustainability initiatives where quality, consistency and pricing allow.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef in a lodge, hotel, resort or high-volume hospitality environment.
- Strong experience in buffet, a la carte, breakfast, banqueting and group catering.
- Pre-opening, reopening or refurbishment experience will be a strong advantage.
- Strong food cost control, recipe costing, stock management and wastage-control experience.
- Good knowledge of hygiene, HACCP and food safety standards.
- Ability to train, discipline and develop kitchen staff.
- Computer literacy and ability to work with procurement, inventory and POS-related systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with senior management.
- Willingness to live and work in Kasane, Botswana.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV, cover letter, contactable references and current or expected remuneration to: hr••••@••••••.com
Tel: 625 •••••• 21 Fax: 625 •••••• 24
Address: P/Bag K83, Kasane, Plot 21306, President Avenue
Closing Date: 14 July 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
