Job Description
*PRIVATE VILLA CHEF*
*Location*: Chinhoyi , Zimbabwe
*Employment Type*: Full-time / Flexible
*Company*: Bird On Eland
*About the Role*
Bird On Eland is looking for a talented, professional, and service-oriented Private Villa Chef to join our hospitality team in Chinhoyi Zimbabwe
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality, delicious, and beautifully presented meals for villa guests while creating a warm and memorable dining experience. The ideal candidate should be passionate about food, creative in the kitchen, attentive to detail, and comfortable catering to different guest preferences and dietary requirements.
*Key Responsibilities*
- Plan, prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals for villa guests.
- Develop menus that reflect guests' preferences, dietary requirements, and special occasions.
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and other meals as required.
- Cater for individual guests, families, and groups staying at the villa.
- Prepare a variety of cuisines while incorporating fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.
- Discuss menus and meal requirements with guests and provide personalised recommendations.
- Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, vegetarian/vegan requirements, and other special requests.
- Ensure all meals are prepared and presented to a consistently high standard.
- Manage food purchasing, stock levels, portion control, and kitchen inventory.
- Work within agreed food budgets while maintaining quality.
- Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
- Ensure food is stored, labelled, and handled correctly in accordance with applicable health and safety requirements.
- Keep kitchen equipment and work areas clean and well maintained.
- Coordinate meal preparation around guest schedules and villa activities.
- Assist with special events, celebrations, private dinners, and other guest experiences when required.
- Minimise food waste through effective planning and responsible stock management.
- Maintain a professional, discreet, and courteous approach when interacting with guests.
- Work collaboratively with villa management and housekeeping staff to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Qualifications and Experience
*Requirements & Qualifications*
- Proven experience as a chef, private chef, hotel chef, restaurant chef, or similar role.
- Culinary qualification or professional chef training will be an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation, hygiene, and kitchen safety.
- Ability to prepare a variety of local and international cuisines.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and presentation.
- Ability to work independently and manage kitchen operations effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional, reliable, discreet, and guest-focused.
- Ability to accommodate flexible working hours, including weekends and public holidays when required.
- Valid food-handling and health certifications will be an advantage.
- References from previous employers may be required.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their experience and suitability for the position.
Applications should be sent to:
hr@birdoneland.co.za
Subject Line: Private Villa Chef Application – Chinhoyi
