Head Chef

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT – 2026

The Malawi Institute of Tourism (MIT) is a leading tourism and hospitality training institution in Malawi, with campuses in Blantyre, Lilongwe, and Mzuzu. The Institute also operates three application hotels: Alendo Hotel in Blantyre, Lingadzi Inn in Lilongwe, and Mzuzu Lodge.

The Institute invites applications from suitably qualified, self-driven, and highly motivated individuals with high integrity to fill the following vacant positions.

1. HEAD CHEF (1 POST)

Grade: M6
Location: Lingadzi Inn, Lilongwe

Purpose of the Job: To manage kitchen operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing kitchen checklists.
• Developing new menus and special food events.
• Allocating duties and supervising kitchen staff.
• Monitoring departmental plans and budgets.
• Maintaining kitchen inventory.
• Preparing staff duty rosters.
• Preparing food.
• Implementing hotel standard operating procedures.
• Coordinating with food and beverage staff on events and menu planning.
• Ordering supplies from stores.
• Compiling and submitting reports.
• Upselling hotel products.
• Inducting new kitchen employees.
• Participating in food costing.

Qualifications and Experience:
A Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism or Food Production, with at least four (4) years of relevant work experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant certificates.

All applications must reach the address below no later than 13 November 2026.

The Executive Director
Malawi Institute of Tourism
P.O. Box 2673
Blantyre, Malawi.

Email: [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews. Interviews will be conducted at Lingadzi Inn in Lilongwe.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.