Executive Chef

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.

Executive Chef

This pivotal role involves recipe costing, monitoring overall food cost, and maintaining inventory. Interacting with customers and participating in meetings with other management staff of the restaurant or hotel. Overall, you will be working to make sure the work in the kitchen is running well and contributing fully to the success of the business.

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 Visionary: Define and execute the culinary vision for the resort, curating innovative menus and creating an unparalleled dining experience.
• Leadership Excellence: Lead and inspire a diverse culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration.
• Menu Development: Spearhead menu planning and development, infusing creativity, and staying attuned to global culinary trends.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest standards of taste, presentation, and consistency in all culinary offerings, maintaining an uncompromising commitment to quality.
• Operational Efficiency: Oversee kitchen operations with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Innovation and Trends: Stay ahead of culinary trends, introducing innovative techniques and concepts to continually enhance the resort's gastronomic appeal.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including F&B, operations, and marketing, to ensure a seamless and integrated culinary experience.

• Education: Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or related discipline Fluent English spoken and understood.
• Experience: Previous experience as an Executive Chef in Luxury Hotel (7-10 years previous Experience). Experience in large and busy Banquet Operations.
• Culinary Mastery: Culinary degree from a recognized institution with a proven track record of culinary excellence.
• Leadership Acumen: Extensive leadership experience in upscale culinary establishments, showcasing the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team.
• Innovative Vision: Demonstrated ability to create and execute innovative culinary concepts, adapting to diverse tastes and preferences.
• Operations Expertise: Strong operational skills, including cost control, menu engineering, and adherence to health and safety standards.

​​​​​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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