Head Chef
About the role
Asalee Coffee House is seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, develop menus, manage food costs and stock, maintain food safety standards, and supervise kitchen staff at its Goba location in Dar es Salaam. Responsibilities: - Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent food quality, taste, portion sizes, and presentation - Develop and standardise recipes, menus, and food preparation procedures - Plan and oversee a diverse menu featuring breakfast combos, sandwiches, salads, assorted bites, burgers, pizza, grilled foods, seafood dishes, special soup, Mandi, and other selected meals - Plan kitchen layout, workflow, equipment use, and food preparation processes - Manage food stock, purchasing, storage, portion control, and wastage - Calculate recipe costs and recommend selling prices that support profitability - Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness - Train, supervise, and evaluate kitchen staff - Coordinate with the barista and service team to ensure timely and efficient customer service - Monitor customer feedback and continuously improve menu quality and customer satisfaction How to apply: Use the email subject: Application for Head Chef – Asalee Coffee House. Duty station: Asalee Coffee House, TotalEnergies Goba, Dar es Salaam. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Submit your CV and a brief application letter to career@asalee.co.tz.
Key requirements
- Certificate, diploma or equivalent professional training in Culinary Arts, Food Production or a related field
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or in a similar kitchen leadership role
- Strong skills in food preparation, cooking, presentation and menu development
- Practical knowledge of food costing, stock control, portion management and waste reduction
- Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards, including safe handling of seafood and other perishable ingredients
- Ability to organise a commercial kitchen, train staff and work efficiently during busy periods
- Creativity, integrity, discipline and a strong customer-service mindset
- Experience in a coffee house, restaurant, hotel or commercial food-service establishment is an added advantage
- Culinary Arts or Food Production training
- Food preparation, cooking, food presentation, and menu development skills
- Food costing, stock control, portion management, and waste reduction skills
- Food hygiene and safety knowledge