Executive Chef

Make a difference to conservation and community empowerment through high-end, impactful tourism. Proudly established in Botswana four decades ago, Wilderness is dedicated to increasing the world's wilderness, together.

• Employer: WILDERNESS
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Gaborone, Botswana
• Category: Hospitality
• Closing Date: 2026-11-26

• Manage the overall kitchen operation and food quality in line with company standards and SOPs.
• Ensure the ultimate food experience for guests in line with the lodge food concept.
• Plan menus and develop new dishes while maintaining consistency and standards as required by Food and Experience management.
• Supervise kitchen staff and manage daily kitchen operations.
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff and monitor their progress.
• Assist with succession planning and staff development.
• Manage kitchen administration including ordering, stock control, and reporting.
• Implement portion control, stock rotation, and waste reduction strategies.
• Maintain and enforce hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
• Interact with guests and collect feedback to improve service and food offering.
• Stay updated with cooking trends, new techniques, and industry best practices.

• Degree or Diploma in Hospitality/ culinary arts / hotel management
• Minimum 7 years' experience as an Executive Chef.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in professional kitchens.
• Proven track record of high-quality food preparation (portfolio and references required).
• Strong kitchen management and supervisory experience.
• Training and mentoring experience.

To apply for this position, please scan the QR code below or click the link to complete and submit your application: wilderness.simplify.hr Please note that the submission of applications deadline is 26 November 2026