Head Chef – Chinese Cuisine

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef specialized in authentic Chinese cuisine to lead our kitchen in Burkina Faso. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality, traditional daily meals for our Chinese expatriate staff, ensuring a comforting and familiar dining experience abroad.

Key responsibilities

• Design, plan and prepare authentic Chinese breakfast, lunch and dinner menus each day.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including ingredient sourcing, meal preparation and inventory control.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation and hygiene standards at all times.
• Adapt menus to seasonal ingredient availability while preserving traditional Chinese cooking techniques and flavor profiles.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a chef specializing in Chinese cuisine.
• Deep knowledge of regional Chinese culinary traditions and wok techniques.
• Valid passport and willingness to relocate to Burkina Faso.
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy in the kitchen and a proactive attitude.

Required skills

• Chinese cuisine expertise
• Wok cooking techniques
• Ingredient sourcing and selection
• Inventory management
• Food safety and sanitation practices

What we offer

• Fully covered relocation expenses, including travel, visa and expatriation costs.
• Fully furnished, secure accommodation provided by the company.
• A supportive professional environment with a dedicated expatriate community.