{"id":3503676,"url":"https://alion.io/job/kerzner-international-cluster-executive-chef","title":"Cluster ,Executive Chef","company":{"id":2642480,"name":"Kerzner International","domain":"kerzner.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/kerzner","size_band":"11-50","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Hospitality","role_family":"Hospitality","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Rwanda"],"countries":["RW"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":5500,"max_usd":9000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":60},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-30T02:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-30","last_verified_at":"2026-11-01T00:13:52Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Cluster ,Executive Chef\n(21134)\nAt One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.\nCushioned in the foothills of the breath-taking Virunga Volcano Range, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest makes the magical possible to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime, personal encounter with the rare and majestic mountain gorilla, roaming free in its own natural habitat. The warm African charm is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion. We don’t just exist in the environment, we exist with the environment; from working the land or building a shelter, we like to give back in as many ways as we can to help our communities flourish.\nPosition Cluster Executive Chef\nLevel Manager\nDepartment Food & Beverage, culinary\nReports to Cluster General Manager\nSubordinates Ched de Cuisine, One&Only Gorillas Nest and Chef de Cuisine Nyungwe Tea Forest & Executive Pastry Chef\nJOB details and requirement de\nAt One&Only Gorillas Nest and Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort our passion is to create moments of joy, where guests can truly let loose, forget the world and feel alive.\nOur Colleagues are tuned-in and are the beating heart of our brand. We don’t just operate amazing Resorts;\nDue to the location and complexities of the operation at One& Only Gorilla’s Nest and Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort, you will be required to work with departments when required and support the team to deliver customer experience and travelling to Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort &One&Only Gorillas Nest.\nJob Summary\nLead the Team in all organizational matters. Ensure the quality and standards as per One&Only and Rare Finds are kept and followed, and ensure all important information is communicated with the Cluster General Manager and both Chef de cuisines One&Only Gorillas Nest and Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort, All HACCP standards are followed and improved consistently. Ensure all guest requests are handled with care and accommodated where possible. Maintain highest levels of personal hygiene and always grooming, as per standard. Consistently train the Subordinates, to ensure the standards are maintained. Ensure the operating equipment is maintained and inventory level is in order. Ensure daily and weekly ordering of products is in accordance with the occupation of the Resorts.\nKey Duties and Responsibilities\nLiaises and coordinates with Cluster General Manager and Two Resorts Manager for all outlets and function promotions and actions.\nEnsures the quality levels of kitchen production and presentation is always maintained at its highest level.\nCreates new products\nResponsible of the daily market list\nPresents oneself in a way that enhances the overall guest experience, for both Resorts by adding life and energy into each outlet.\nEnsures that all mise en place is correctly prepared prior to commencing service.\nDemonstrates excellent product knowledge of all food and special functions held at the Resort\nParticipates in the service of any special functions or events organized by the Resort\nMonitors systematically the performance of the department and intervenes immediately if deviations occur.\nAttends the daily Department Head meeting.\nPresents oneself in a way that enhances the overall guest experience, by adding life and energy into each outlet.\nEnsures all food requisitions are prepared within the time parameters, set by the Resort and always display attributes of genuine hospitality.\nConducts performance appraisals for kitchen employees.\nPerforms any additional or special duties, as directed by the Cluster General Manager\nEstablishes and maintains smooth personal and work relationships in the kitchen\nRemains current on all Resorts happenings, including guests in-house, arrivals and departures, as well as daily events.\nAssists supervisors in generating work schedules for kitchen personnel, according to forecasted demand requirements.\nOrdering and keeping fair stocks\nMinimizing wastage through creative recycling\nEnsures expiree dates are labeled on products that are required.\nDoes regular spot checks on all expiry items.\nEnsure the Resorts Food cost is always maintained.\nSupervises the undertaking of physical asset inventories each month.\nMaintains highest levels of personal hygiene and always grooming, as per standard.\nEnsures that a safe, hygienically fit working environment is always maintained and reports any concerns or faults immediately.\nEnsures kitchen and back areas are always thoroughly clean.\nEnsure that equipment is cleaned, when necessary or according to their schedules.\nMaintains and creates a working environment that reflects a sense of place.\nConduct daily briefings.\nContinuously trains and motivates subordinates to ensure Resorts standards are maintained.\nDelegates responsibilities to Colleagues and ensures tasks are completed.\nEnsures that channels of communication are respected and information is disseminated to the correct receivers.\nAttends monthly communication meetings.\nConducts a daily briefing prior to service.\nAttends all training carried out by the Training Department.\nIn-depth training of Colleagues\nAttends daily F&B briefings and monthly F&B meetings.\nConducts a monthly communication meeting.\nConducts a daily briefing prior to service and a debriefing, once a week with Colleagues.\nAssists in the process of recruiting new employees for each of the respective kitchens.\nWhen driving Lodge’s buggies, ensure that rules and regulations are followed at all times.\nHandles any guest’s complaint in a professional manner, as per Resorts Policy & Procedure (service recovery).\nEnsures that disciplinary actions are taken, when necessary, according to Lodge Policy & Procedure.\nPractices proper telephone etiquette with Colleagues and Resort ’s guests.\nEnsures excellent communication and working relationships with Colleagues are maintained and contribute to the team spirit.\nExhibits outstanding knowledge of the Resorts and Rwandan culture.\nKnows and applies Resorts Policies & Procedures, including those for the emergency situations.\nEnsures maintenance work is completed, in a timely and professional manner.\nEnsures all fixed assets are well maintained.\nDemonstrates knowledge and interest in goals, and objectives of the One&Only and Rare Finds brands\nEnsures all activities are carried out honestly, ethically and within the parameters of the Rwandan Law.\nEnsures that all tasks assigned by Cluster General Manager are completed, in a timely fashion.\nEnsures all food requisitions are prepared within the time parameters, set by the Resorts and always displays attributes of genuine hospitality.\nShould be in abidance with the expectations defined in the job responsibilities.\nComplete and efficient setting up of the respective kitchen.\nDemonstrates individual productivity and work efficiency.\nTrainings of Colleagues and their performances.\nAttend shift with punctuality.\nAttend trainings where applicable.\nMeasure Employee Satisfaction Index on quarterly basis.\nAlign food cost within budget for the kitchen.\nManages and issues disciplinary actions.\nSkills, Experience & Educational Requirements\nCulinary Diploma and preferably 10 years work experience in a Ultra Luxury Resort or comparable environment.\nWork experience in various different types of cuisine and kitchen set up (banquette, main kitchen, outlet kitchen)\nFluency in English is essential, any additional languages is preferable.\nIntermediate HACCP certified.\nIntermediate computer competency including excel.\nLeadership program certified.\nOur brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. 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