Hospitality / Africa
Executive Chef
A luxury safari lodge overlooking the Zambezi is seeking an Executive Chef to lead its kitchen team and deliver an exceptional fine-dining experience for international guests.
Role at a glance
Location
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Work type
Full-time
Reference
BA-003
Closing date
September 25, 2026
About the opportunity
A luxury safari lodge overlooking the Zambezi is seeking an Executive Chef to lead its kitchen team and deliver an exceptional fine-dining experience for international guests.
What you will do
- Plan and deliver seasonal menus for fine-dining and events.
- Manage kitchen budgets, ordering and stock control.
- Lead, train and roster a multi-national kitchen brigade.
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards across all sections.
- Collaborate with lodge management on guest experience initiatives.
What you will bring
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Head or Executive Chef, luxury hospitality preferred.
- Formal culinary qualification.
- Proven kitchen leadership and cost-control experience.
- Willingness to relocate to a remote lodge location.
- Valid passport and ability to obtain a Zimbabwean work permit.
Application process
Apply by emailing your CV and a short cover note to hr@bantuagency.com.zm. Include vacancy reference BA-003 in the subject line. Bantu will confirm receipt, required documents and next steps. Verify this role using Bantu’s official contact routes if you are uncertain.
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Reference
BA-003
Status
Open
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