Chef de Cuisine

Mantis, part of the Luxury & Lifestyle division of Accor, is a leading, conservation-focused hotel group with eco-lodges, waterways and curated eco-resorts located all over the world. Sustainable travellers have been enjoying eco-tourism, safaris, and adventure travel with Mantis since 2000. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate.

Whether small and intimate or vast and complex, on a sweeping African plain, beach-side escape or bustling city, each is an exceptional place for guests to find themselves. While uniquely different in the experiences they offer, all are linked through a collective obsession to be extraordinary, to be rare in a world that mass-produces sameness.

As the Chef de Cuisine in our pre-opening resort, you hold a paramount role in defining the culinary narrative of our establishment. Your expertise, creativity, and leadership will guide our culinary team to new heights of excellence, ensuring a dining experience that transcends expectations. Your responsibilities extend beyond the kitchen, encompassing menu innovation, staff development, and the meticulous execution of culinary visions.

What is in it for you:

• Unleash the excitement: enticing rewards and unbeatable benefits are waiting for you!
• Ignite your skills with our cutting-edge Academies for rapid professional growth.
• Cultivate your talents and watch your career flourish, locally and globally.
• Drive change through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Immerse yourself in a vibrant work environment with extraordinary colleagues.
• Join us on a direct path to success as we skyrocket to new heights!

Key Responsibilities:

• Culinary Leadership: Lead and inspire the culinary team to achieve excellence in food preparation, presentation, and overall culinary execution.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create and innovate menus that reflect the resort's culinary vision and cater to diverse guest preferences.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all dishes meet the highest standards of taste, presentation, and adherence to culinary specifications.
• Kitchen Operations: Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Ingredient Sourcing:  Work with suppliers to source high-quality, fresh ingredients, and ensure proper inventory management.
• Staff Training and Development: Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development.
• Cost Control: Monitor food costs, implement cost-effective measures, and contribute to achieving budgetary targets.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to health and safety regulations, implementing proper food handling and sanitation practices.

• Culinary Degree: Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine, preferably in a pre-opening or luxury hotel setting.
• Creativity: Creative flair and passion for culinary excellence.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Trends Awareness: Knowledge of local and international culinary trends.
• Communication: Excellent organizational and communication skills.

​​​​​Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

About Mantis Collection: Mantis is a boutique hospitality group that was founded by conservationist Adrian Gardiner in 2000, with its main focus predominantly in Africa and the Middle East. Mantis grew from Adrian’s vision to restore and rewild degraded farmland which he developed into a widely-acclaimed Private Game Reserve. This was the first private game reserve in the Eastern Cape and the beginning of eco-tourism in a poverty-stricken province that had few opportunities outside of commercial farming. Adrian and the Mantis team successfully created a place where man and nature could co-exist sustainably. From this initial success, the Mantis model was then developed worldwide, understanding that consumers could use the Mantis portfolio as a mark of quality, consistency and character. Today the diverse portfolio of handpicked properties links up to create travel journeys, which offer guests the opportunity to experience the essence of the location in a setting of tailored luxury. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate.

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