Head Chef

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef in ensuring efficient service and high levels of camp satisfaction. The Head Chef will be responsible for maintaining food quality, safety, hygiene, and presentation standards while supervising, training, and supporting kitchen staff.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Training & Development: Develop and implement catering training programs covering food production, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, equipment operation, customer service, leadership, and culinary skills. Maintain training schedules, matrices, and records.

• Food Quality & Menu Management: Ensure consistent production of high-quality food across all outlets, including compliance with approved menus, recipes, portion sizes, presentation, and healthy food choices. Develop and introduce new recipes and menu cycles.

• Inventory & Cost Management: Oversee food inventory, receiving, storage, rotation, and issuance while controlling costs, minimizing waste, and ensuring compliance with company standards and financial targets.

• Safety, Hygiene & Compliance: Ensure high standards of food safety, sanitation, housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and safe work practices in accordance with company procedures and applicable legislation. Promptly address and report hazards, incidents, and maintenance issues.

• Leadership & Operational Support: Lead by example, supervise and develop catering staff, coordinate staffing and training schedules, monitor operational performance, and work closely with the Executive Chef and other stakeholders to maintain efficient catering operations and high customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Education or certification in Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a Level 1 Chef Qualification or equivalent, a Certificate in Hospitality Management, an Intermediate Food Safety Certificate, and an IOSH Managing Safely Certificate.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Cook, including 3 years in a supervisory role, with experience in kitchen management, high-volume catering, training and development.

• Knowledge of Surinamese and International cuisine.

• Extensive knowledge of Hygiene, Food Safety and Quality Service controls particularly HACCP principals.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and QuickBooks.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English; proficiency in Sranan Tongo is an asset.

• Willingness to work in Brokopondo on a rotational schedule of 5 days of work followed by 2 days break

• If selected, you will be required to submit a Police Clearance Certificate (“Bewijs van Goed Gedrag”). Please initiate the request at your respective District Commissariat.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and dedicated Head Chef with a passion for culinary excellence, food quality, and team leadership, and a strong background in catering and kitchen operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Rosebel Gold Mines.

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Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for this role.

Why Join Rosebel?

At Rosebel Gold Mines, you’ll be part of a diverse, safety-focused, and results-driven team committed to excellence and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture of respect and integrity.

Disclaimer

Rosebel Gold Mines N.V., a subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group, conducts all recruitment and selection processes with fairness, transparency, and integrity. We never request payment or personal financial information as part of the hiring process. All official communication will come from an @rosebel.com email address.

By submitting an application, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or close any vacancy at its discretion and without prior notice.