About Donoli's Kitchen:

Donoli's Kitchen is a vibrant and welcoming restaurant located in the heart of Silverest, Lusaka. We specialize in serving a delightful blend of authentic Traditional Zambian food and popular Western cuisine, catering to a diverse clientele. Our primary focus is to provide a comforting and satisfying dining experience for University of Lusaka (UNILUS) students, who often miss the taste of home-cooked meals, as well as local residents and working professionals in the area. We pride ourselves on offering quality food and excellent service in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Donoli's Kitchen is seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, a creative approach to cooking, and the ability to prepare both authentic traditional Zambian food and popular Western dishes. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality meals that delight our diverse clientele.

Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation:

  • Prepare and cook a variety of traditional Zambian food and Western dishes according to established recipes and standards.
  • Ensure consistent food quality, taste, and presentation.
  • Prepare ingredients, including chopping, seasoning, and marinating.
  • Manage food preparation and cooking times efficiently.

• Menu Development:

  • Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to develop and refine menu items.
  • Contribute creative ideas for new dishes and specials, incorporating local flavors and ingredients.
  • Keep up-to-date with current food trends and customer preferences.

• Kitchen Management:

  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
  • Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
  • Minimize food waste and control costs.
  • Ensure proper storage of all food items.

• Team Collaboration:

  • Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient service.
  • Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
  • Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff.

• Customer Satisfaction:

  • Ensure that all dishes are prepared to meet customer expectations.
  • Address customer feedback and make necessary adjustments.
  • Be able to adapt to customer dietary needs.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Chef or Cook in a restaurant setting.
• Strong knowledge of African and Western cuisine.
• Ability to prepare a wide range of dishes with consistent quality.
• Excellent culinary skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• A passion for food and a creative approach to cooking.
• Experience with local Zambian cuisine is very important.

• Prepare and cook a variety of traditional Zambian food and Western dishes according to established recipes and standards.
• Ensure consistent food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Prepare ingredients, including chopping, seasoning, and marinating.
• Manage food preparation and cooking times efficiently.
• Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to develop and refine menu items.
• Contribute creative ideas for new dishes and specials, incorporating local flavors and ingredients.
• Keep up-to-date with current food trends and customer preferences.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Minimize food waste and control costs.
• Ensure proper storage of all food items.
• Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared to meet customer expectations.
• Address customer feedback and make necessary adjustments.
• Be able to adapt to customer dietary needs.

• Strong culinary background
• Creative approach to cooking
• Ability to prepare authentic traditional Zambian food and popular Western dishes
• Excellent culinary skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Time-management skills
• Passion for food
• Experience with local Zambian cuisine

• Proven experience as a Chef or Cook in a restaurant setting.
• Strong knowledge of African and Western cuisine.
• Ability to prepare a wide range of dishes with consistent quality.
• Excellent culinary skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• A passion for food and a creative approach to cooking.
• Experience with local Zambian cuisine is very important.