Food & Kitchen Manager – Botswana

Introduction

Join a prestigious luxury lodge in Botswana as a Food & Kitchen Manager, where hospitality meets culinary excellence. Located in the heart of Maun, this opportunity offers an inspiring environment to showcase your leadership in food service management. The role combines operational oversight with hands‑on involvement, ensuring guests enjoy exceptional dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and service.

Job Requirements

• Oversee guest and staff kitchens, ensuring all cooking operations meet hospitality standards.
• Relevant Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Culinary Arts or Kitchen Management qualification highly advantageous
• Food Safety/HACCP certification
• Maintain food quality, freshness, and presentation across all meals.
• Provide regular feedback to the Executive Chef and align menus with lodge requirements.
• Personally manage guest dietary needs and allergies, tailoring experiences accordingly.
• Communicate dietary requirements clearly to the kitchen and FOH teams.
• Implement accurate food stock controls: rotation, counts, orders, and receiving.
• Submit food photos to the shared lodge platform for visibility and feedback.
• Manage par levels and place timely food orders to avoid shortages or overstock.
• Report supplier challenges and resolve stock discrepancies with Admin and Service teams.
• Drive training, accountability, and consistency within the kitchen team to foster pride and performance.

Package

• Salary: BWP 15 000 – 19 000 pm DOE
• Live‑in accommodation provided
• Inclusive meals
• Professional growth opportunities within a luxury hospitality environment

Start Date: Immediately