Chef

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ Will Kitchen Food and Lodge Limited

POSITION: CHEF 

Location: Area 12, Lilongwe

OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE 

Create delicious meals, appetizers, sides, and desserts

Manage kitchen staff while fostering a strong sense of teamwork and minimizing conflict

Maintain high standards for our food and equipment, helping us determine what needs to be ordered or repaired

Create and prepare new menu items or specials, as needed

Take our menu and reputation to the next level by leveraging your expertise, industry knowledge, and culinary creativity

Ensure that food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Analyze the menu and oversee kitchen setup and ingredient prep, delegating tasks as needed

Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and customers receive their food in a timely manner

Cook entrees and prepare other menu items such as appetizers, salads, dressings, sauces, and desserts

Ensure that food is unspoiled and kitchen equipment is functional, ordering supplies and restocking ingredients as needed

Train new kitchen staff in operations and techniques, providing leadership, guidance, and instruction

Oversee the cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and workstations

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

Advanced knowledge of cooking and food preparation techniques

Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for teamwork

Familiarity with a range of kitchen equipment

Comfort studying a recipe, determining appropriate steps, and delegating tasks accordingly

Strong leadership skills and an ability to provide clear instructions to other members of the kitchen staff

Certification relevant to state or country of employment, such as a food handler certificate

*Preferred qualifications*

Culinary degree or on-the-job experience

Experience in a managerial position

In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations

Familiarity with the restaurant industry and the latest industry news

Strong sense of culinary creativity

Experience cooking with diverse ingredients

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to willkitchen.ma@gmail.com by 4th May, 2025.