🌟 Join Our Global Family at RIU Hotels & Resorts!
With over 100 hotels in 20+ countries and more than 70 years of hospitality excellence, RIU Hotels & Resorts is a global leader known for exceptional service, innovation, and warm hospitality. In Zanzibar, we currently operate Riu Palace and Riu Jambo, with the eagerly anticipated Riu Swahili set to open in January 2026.
Join us as we continue to redefine luxury and excellence. Whether you’re seeking to grow your career, explore new horizons, or work with a dynamic, inclusive team, Riu Swahili Zanzibar offers unparalleled opportunities to thrive.
Position: Executive Sous Chef
Department: Kitchen
Location: Riu Swahili Zanzibar
🔎 About the Role
As an Executive Sous Chef, you will be a key leader in the culinary team, supporting the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role is perfect for a seasoned culinary professional with a passion for innovation, leadership, and luxury hospitality.
💼 What You’ll Do
- Assist in Kitchen Leadership: Support the Executive Chef in managing the kitchen's daily operations, ensuring smooth workflows and consistent quality across all sections.
- Deliver Culinary Excellence: Oversee food preparation and presentation, ensuring that all dishes meet the highest standards of taste, consistency, and visual appeal.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design and refine menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and guest preferences while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Team Development: Mentor and train junior chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and motivated team environment that drives excellence.
- Maintain Operational Efficiency: Ensure proper planning and execution of mise en place, service preparation, and inventory management to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
- Ensure Quality Control: Conduct regular checks of all kitchen areas, ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Monitor Performance: Evaluate team performance, providing feedback and support to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to RIU’s high standards.
✔️ What We’re Looking For
- Extensive Culinary Experience: Proven experience in a Sous Chef role or similar leadership position within a professional kitchen, preferably in a five-star or luxury all-inclusive hotel.
- Strong Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, inspire, and develop a diverse team, ensuring operational excellence and a positive workplace culture.
- Culinary Expertise: Advanced knowledge of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and international cuisines, with a creative approach to menu development.
- Organizational Proficiency: Excellent multitasking skills and the ability to perform under pressure in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen environment.
- Commitment to Excellence: A passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and upholding RIU’s reputation for luxury and innovation.
💎 What You’ll Get
- Attractive Remuneration Package and Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary and bonuses as part of our commitment to rewarding your work.
- Access to Company Healthcare: you will gain access to healthcare coverage as per the hotel policy
- Efficient Staff Transport: We provide reliable and efficient transport options for all employees to ensure a stress-free commute.
- Nutritive Meals While on Duty: Enjoy well-balanced, nutritious meals to keep you energized during your work hours and single accomodation while on duty.
- Special Discounts: Benefit from exclusive discounts at all RIU Hotels & Resorts worldwide, giving you the opportunity to explore our global properties.
🌟 Why RIU Hotels & Resorts?
- Your Growth is Our Priority: At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we believe in nurturing talent from within. We are proud to provide our team members with opportunities to advance their careers through training, mentorship, and internal promotions, ensuring your potential is recognized and rewarded—whether locally or internationally.
- A Culture of Belonging: Join a team where your ideas and efforts truly matter. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where every voice is heard, and success is celebrated together.
- Rewarding Your Commitment: Enjoy a career with competitive compensation, employee benefits, and perks that reflect our appreciation for your dedication and excellence.
🌍 Our Commitment
At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our success. We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We believe that a diverse team enriches our culture and drives excellence in service.
Additionally, we are firmly committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Through our Proudly Committed strategy, we place sustainability at the heart of all our decisions. This program reflects our dedication to minimizing environmental impact, promoting responsible practices, and making a positive contribution to the communities where we operate.
By joining RIU, you will become part of a company that not only strives for service excellence but also aims to create a positive impact on the world.
