Head Chef Job Vacancy at Singita, Grumeti – September 2026

Singita

Position: Head Chef

Location: Grumeti, Tanzania

Job Summary

The Head Chef is responsible for managing the kitchen and ensuring the quality of food across the various kitchen sections in line with Singita’s Standard of Excellence and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the broader goals of the company by planning and implementing strategic plans and objectives.
• Oversee the management of staff canteens, ensuring all staff receive meals that are sufficient in quantity and nutritional value.
• Ensure an exceptional food experience for guests in line with the lodge’s food concept.
• Interact effectively with guests to enhance their overall experience.
• Supervise the quality of food produced and ensure it is served in a hygienic manner.
• Design menus and follow and implement new food concepts.
• Monitor the quality and care of kitchen equipment and products while minimising breakage.
• Manage orders effectively to minimise shortages and food wastage.
• Conduct proper handovers to the next shift and ensure that a handover is received from the previous shift.
• Where applicable, prepare pastry items to Singita standards, including:
  • Breads
  • Croissants
  • Danish pastries
  • Ice creams
  • Sorbets
  • Cakes
  • Biscuits
  • Desserts
• Identify and eliminate potential workplace risks to minimise liability to Singita.
• Run the kitchen in a cost-effective manner within the agreed budget.
• Strategically manage food to reduce waste through portion control and stock rotation.
• Implement and maintain health and safety procedures, ensuring the kitchen maintains the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Communicate with departmental teams to ensure guest needs are met and operations run effectively.
• Identify opportunities to train and develop staff and participate in succession planning.
• Contribute to the sustainability operations of the lodge by working within environmental parameters and identifying ways to further improve environmentally friendly operations.
• Actively participate in and communicate Singita’s conservation message and purpose.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested from time to time based on business and operational requirements.
• Support Singita’s culture of collaboration and multi-skilling among staff.

Skills and Experience

• A 3-year Chef qualification or a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a role with similar responsibilities.
• Ability to calculate food costs and understand kitchen budgets.
• Good computer literacy.
• Good understanding of kitchen procedures and timing requirements, with the ability to plan accordingly.
• Wide knowledge of food and the ability to design menus.
• Awareness of dietary requirements.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Clear understanding of labour law and disciplinary procedures.
• Passion for the hospitality industry and willingness to grow professionally.
• Good understanding of hygiene protocols and kitchen equipment.
• Sound knowledge of cleaning methods and products.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and the use of firefighting equipment.
• First Aid training, which will be provided by the company.
• High standards of personal hygiene and grooming.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Tanzanian nationality or a valid working visa.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV through either of the following channels:

Email: jobapplications@grumeti.singita.com

Online: Singita Careers

Position: Head Chef
Location: Grumeti, Tanzania
Industry: Luxury Hospitality / Safari Lodges