Chef at Akagera Management Company

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Job Description

Akagera Management Company 

P.O. Box 1448 

Kigali 

Rwanda  

AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Akagera Management Company Ltd was created through a partnership between African Parks and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to manage Akagera National Park. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced candidate to fill a vacant position of a Chef in Akagera National Park. 

JOB TITTLE: CHEF 

REPORTING TO: LODGE MANAGER 

SCOPE OF THE JOB:

The Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation, and ensuring cleanliness and hygiene

Job Industry

Food and Beverage & Culinary

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Follow recipes and ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation
  • Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, utensils, and equipment at all times
  • Ensure proper food handling, storage, and hygiene standards
  • Work closely with other kitchen and service staff to ensure efficient service
  • Manage time effectively, especially during busy service hours
  • Present and garnish dishes in an appealing manner
  • Handle special dietary requirements and customer requests when needed
  • Follow all health and safety regulations in the kitchen
  • Maintain stock control and minimize wastage
  • Contribute to menu preparation and execution
  • Coordinate effectively with the service team

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Experience working in a hotel, lodge, or high-volume kitchen
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic understanding of food cost control
  • Ability to work in remote conditions

Minimum Education and Qualification Required 

  • A professional culinary certificate with at least a high school diploma
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional kitchen
  • Strong skills in food preparation, including hot kitchen and pastry 
  • Good communication skills in English or French (knowledge of both is an advantage)
  • Rwandan nationality
  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct 


Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their application letter together with all required documents to the email address below no later than 10th May 2026. Documents should be scanned and submitted in PDF format (preferably as one document) to: amc.recruit@africanparks.org

Close Date

10/05/2026