Vacancy title:
Chef

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality]

Jobs at:
Akagera Management Company

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, May 10 2026

Duty Station:
Akagera National Park | Kigali

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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.

Responsibilities or duties

The Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation, and ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen. The role also requires working closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications or requirements 

Minimum Education and Qualification Required: A professional culinary certificate with at least a high school diploma. 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.

Experience needed

Minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional kitchen. Experience working in a hotel, lodge, or high-volume kitchen.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Basic understanding of food cost control. Ability to work in remote conditions. Successful candidates will be expected to start as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks after the application deadline.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: professional certificate

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

Applications must include the following documents :

• Application cover letter addressed to the Park Manager/CEO
• Stating where you heard about the position and why you should be considered
• Curriculum vitae including your personal details, education level and any experience name,( We advise applicants to submit a well structured and clearly presented CV, as it will be carefully reviewed during the selection process)
• address and telephone numbers of three (3) references

All the documents should be in one pdf document and named after your name and position, for example : Name, Akagera Chef , 2026

Successful candidates will be expected to start as soon as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks after the application deadline.

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