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Executive Chef – Hospital Canteen - Namibia

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Position : Executive Chef – Hospital Canteen - Namibia

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within the hospital canteen. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, nutritious, and appealing meals for hospital staff, visitors, and approved guests while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and hospitality. Hospitality experience is preferred, along with a strong understanding of large-scale food production in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all kitchen operations within the hospital canteen
  • Plan, develop, and oversee menus that meet nutritional guidelines, dietary requirements, and budgetary targets
  • Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, infection control, and HACCP regulations
  • Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement
  • Manage food production schedules to ensure consistency, quality, and timely service
  • Control food costs, minimize waste, and manage inventory and supplier relationships
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and workplace safety
  • Support catering for internal meetings, staff functions, and special events as required
  • Monitor customer feedback and implement improvements to enhance dining satisfaction

Required profile for job ad : Executive Chef – Hospital Canteen - Namibia

Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef
  • Hospitality experience preferred (hotel, restaurant, or high-volume food service environment)
  • Experience in healthcare, institutional, or contract catering is an advantage
  • Strong knowledge of nutrition, special diets, and allergen management
  • In-depth understanding of food safety legislation and infection control standards
  • Demonstrated leadership, team management, and training experience

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong culinary creativity balanced with operational efficiency
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to lead teams in a structured, compliance-driven environment
  • Cost control, budgeting, and menu engineering skills
  • Clear communication and problem-solving abilities

Working Conditions

  • Full-time role with a structured schedule
  • Flexibility to support early starts, weekends, and hospital operational needs

Requirements

  • Tertiary Qualification
  • Own Transport
  • Previous Hospitality/ Catering Manager experience (2-5 years)

Job criteria for job ad : Executive Chef – Hospital Canteen - Namibia

  • Job category :
    Tourism, hotel business and catering
  • Industries :
    Hotel business, catering
  • Employment type : Permanent contract - Fixed-term contract
  • Region : Windhoek - Khomas
  • City : Namibia
  • Experience level : 2 to 5 years
  • Educational level : High school - Technical school - College - HND - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
  • Spoken language :
    afrikaans > fluent - english > fluent
  • Number of Position(s) : 1
  • Catering
  • Tourism
  • Kitchen
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Namibia, Namibie
Date de publication
9 janvier 2026
Valide jusqu’au
9 mars 2026
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