Akagera Management Company 

P.O. Box 1448 

Kigali 

Rwanda  

AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

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. 

JOB TITTLE: CHEF 

REPORTING TO: LODGE MANAGER 

SCOPE OF THE JOB:

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. 

Duties and Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and cook meals using different cooking methods (grilling, frying, baking, etc.)
• Follow recipes and ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, utensils, and equipment at all times
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and hygiene standards
• Work closely with other kitchen and service staff to ensure efficient service
• Manage time effectively, especially during busy service hours
• Present and garnish dishes in an appealing manner
• Handle special dietary requirements and customer requests when needed
• Follow all health and safety regulations in the kitchen
• Maintain stock control and minimize wastage
• Contribute to menu preparation and execution
• Coordinate effectively with the service team

Additional Expectations: 

• Experience working in a hotel, lodge, or high-volume kitchen
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of food cost control
• Ability to work in remote conditions

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Minimum Education and Qualification Required 

• A professional culinary certificate with at least a high school diploma
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional kitchen
• 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 

Note

 Applications that are not meeting the above criteria will not be considered.

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

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. Done in Akagera National Park on 27th April 2026. 

NDAHIRIWE Ladislas 

Park Manager/CEO 

Akagera Management Company