Executive Chef

🌟 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 Zanzibar offers unparalleled opportunities to thrive.

Position: Executive Chef

Department: Kitchen

• Location: Riu Swahili, Zanzibar
• 🔎 About the Role

As the Executive Chef, you will be the creative and operational driving force behind RIU Swahili Zanzibar’s culinary excellence. This is a role for an accomplished leader with a deep passion for gastronomy, innovation, and luxury hospitality—someone ready to inspire teams, delight guests, and shape world-class dining experiences.

💼 What You’ll Do

• Lead Culinary Operations: Direct all kitchen activities, ensuring every meal served reflects RIU’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and consistency.
• Strategic Menu Development: Craft, refine, and evolve diverse menus across multiple outlets—balancing creativity, guest preferences, and cost efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Guide and motivate a multicultural culinary team, nurturing talent and maintaining high morale in a fast-paced environment.
• Quality and Safety Assurance: Maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety, ensuring full compliance with HACCP and RIU protocols.
• Collaboration: Work closely with F&B leadership and management to deliver seamless service experiences that elevate guest satisfaction and brand reputation.
• Budget & Cost Control: Oversee food cost management, supplier negotiations, and inventory processes to achieve optimal profitability without compromising quality.
• Guest Experience Innovation: Bring creative flair to menus, live stations, and themed experiences—transforming dining into memorable journeys for every guest.

✔️ What We’re Looking For

• Proven Expertise: Extensive experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader within a five-star or luxury all-inclusive resort.
• Inspirational Leadership: A hands-on leader with the ability to mentor, develop, and empower teams to reach peak performance.
• Culinary Visionary: Strong creative sensibility with deep knowledge of international cuisines, modern techniques, and food trends.
• Operational Mastery: Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to thrive in high-volume, high-quality operations.
• Passion for Perfection: A natural drive for continuous improvement and commitment to maintaining RIU’s global standards of excellence.

💎 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: Gain access to healthcare coverage, as per company 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.