Cluster Executive Chef – Luxury Resort

About the role

The Cluster Executive Chef leads the culinary operations across One&Only Gorilla’s Nest and Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort in Rwanda. Reporting to the Cluster General Manager, you will oversee two Chef de Cuisines, ensure the highest standards of food quality, safety and guest experience, and drive innovation in menu creation for ultra‑luxury resort dining.

Key responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all kitchen activities for both resorts, maintaining One&Only and Rare Finds standards.
• Develop new products and menus, manage daily market lists and ensure proper mise en place.
• Control food cost, inventory, ordering and waste minimisation while adhering to HACCP standards.
• Lead, train and appraise kitchen staff, conduct briefings and ensure a safe, hygienic work environment.
• Collaborate with the Cluster General Manager and resort managers on promotions, function planning and guest service recovery.

Required profile

• Culinary Diploma with at least 10 years experience in ultra‑luxury resort or comparable environment.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Intermediate HACCP certification and computer proficiency.
• Proven ability to manage multiple outlets, inventories and high‑end guest expectations.

Required skills

• HACCP implementation and compliance
• Culinary arts and menu development
• Inventory and food cost control
• Kitchen equipment maintenance
• Computer applications for ordering and reporting