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Head Chef job at Lawns Restaurant
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Sep-30
Location: Kampala
Head Chef 2026-09-30T07:17:34+00:00 Lawns Restaurant https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_2071/logo/Lawns%20Restaurant.jpg https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Hospitality, and Tourism Restaurant & Hospitality, Management 2026-10-14T17:00:00+00:00 8 About The Lawns The Lawns Restaurant is one of Kampala’s most iconic finedining destinations, known for its elegant ambience, exceptional service, and signature wildgame and continental cuisine. We are expanding our culinary leadership and seeking a worldclass Head Chef to elevate our kitchen to new heights. The Role We are looking for a highly skilled, internationally exposed Head Chef with strong leadership abilities and a proven track record with seating capacity of 300 guest at premium restaurant environments. The ideal candidate brings creativity, discipline, and the ability to deliver consistent excellence. Key Responsibilities - Lead all culinary operations and uphold finedining standards
- Develop innovative menus with strong African game meat and international influences
- Manage kitchen staff, training, scheduling, and performance
- Oversee food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance
- Control food cost, inventory, procurement, and supplier relations
- Ensure exceptional guest experience through quality and consistency
- Collaborate with management on menu strategy and special events
Required Qualifications & Experience - 12–15 years professional culinary experience
- Hotel Management qualification (mandatory)
- Minimum 5 years overseas experience in reputable hotels or finedining restaurants
- Minimum 5 years restaurantspecific experience
- Africa experience in a senior culinary role
- Strong expertise in continental, European, and African cuisine
- Proven leadership in highpressure, premium dining environments
What We Offer - Competitive compensation package
- Creative freedom to shape The Lawns’ culinary identity
- A dynamic, multicultural work environment
- Opportunity to lead one of Kampala’s most respected restaurants
- Lead all culinary operations and uphold finedining standards
- Develop innovative menus with strong African game meat and international influences
- Manage kitchen staff, training, scheduling, and performance
- Oversee food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance
- Control food cost, inventory, procurement, and supplier relations
- Ensure exceptional guest experience through quality and consistency
- Collaborate with management on menu strategy and special events
- Strong leadership abilities
- Creativity
- Discipline
- Ability to deliver consistent excellence
- Strong expertise in continental, European, and African cuisine
- Proven leadership in high-pressure, premium dining environments
- Hotel Management qualification (mandatory)
JOB-6abcb78e88101 Vacancy title:
Head Chef Jobs at:
Lawns Restaurant Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 14 2026 Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 30 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
About The Lawns The Lawns Restaurant is one of Kampala’s most iconic finedining destinations, known for its elegant ambience, exceptional service, and signature wildgame and continental cuisine. We are expanding our culinary leadership and seeking a worldclass Head Chef to elevate our kitchen to new heights. The Role We are looking for a highly skilled, internationally exposed Head Chef with strong leadership abilities and a proven track record with seating capacity of 300 guest at premium restaurant environments. The ideal candidate brings creativity, discipline, and the ability to deliver consistent excellence. Key Responsibilities - Lead all culinary operations and uphold finedining standards
- Develop innovative menus with strong African game meat and international influences
- Manage kitchen staff, training, scheduling, and performance
- Oversee food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance
- Control food cost, inventory, procurement, and supplier relations
- Ensure exceptional guest experience through quality and consistency
- Collaborate with management on menu strategy and special events
Required Qualifications & Experience - 12–15 years professional culinary experience
- Hotel Management qualification (mandatory)
- Minimum 5 years overseas experience in reputable hotels or finedining restaurants
- Minimum 5 years restaurantspecific experience
- Africa experience in a senior culinary role
- Strong expertise in continental, European, and African cuisine
- Proven leadership in highpressure, premium dining environments
What We Offer - Competitive compensation package
- Creative freedom to shape The Lawns’ culinary identity
- A dynamic, multicultural work environment
- Opportunity to lead one of Kampala’s most respected restaurants
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: professional certificate Job application procedure
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