About This Role
This is a hands-on kitchen leadership role at a hotel in Semera, the capital of Afar region, where you would be the person responsible for the food that guests actually remember. Ruftana Hotel needs someone who can move fluidly between à la carte hotel dining and large-scale catering — a combination that demands both craft and logistics. The posting signals a property that hosts events and serves a mix of travelers and locals, so the kitchen never runs on a single rhythm. It suits a chef who is comfortable being the senior culinary authority on site rather than one cog in a large brigade.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The three-to-five-year band tells you they want someone past the learning curve but still hungry — a chef who has run a section or small kitchen and can now own menus, costing, and service timing without constant supervision. Expect them to probe your mass-catering experience specifically, since feeding large groups on schedule is a different discipline from plating for individual guests. The dual demand for international and Ethiopian cuisine suggests they are not looking for a specialist but a versatile cook who can anchor the local menu while delivering continental dishes to hotel standard. Reporting directly to the Hotel Manager implies a small management structure where your communication and reliability matter as much as your knife skills.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with evidence of volume — numbers of covers served, events catered, team size managed — because mass catering is clearly the operational heart of this job. Show that you can handle both sides of the menu with concrete examples rather than claims, and be ready to discuss how you maintain hygiene and consistency when the kitchen is under pressure. Given the location, make it clear you understand what working in Semera involves and that you are committed to being there, since retention is likely a real concern for the employer. If you have experience in regional or emerging-city hotels, say so — it signals you will not be unsettled by the environment.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to a mid-career chef with hotel and catering experience who wants real ownership of a kitchen and is willing to build a life in Afar. Competition is likely moderate, but candidates who can demonstrate large-group catering competence and genuine willingness to relocate will stand out sharply.
Ruftana Hotel would like to recruit qualified and competent applicants for its Hotel, located in Afar, Semera, for the vacant position listed below.
Position Title: Chef
Reports to: Hotel Manager
Location: Afar - Semera
Job Purpose
The Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality international and local (Ethiopian) dishes, managing mass catering services, and handling food preparation for events and functions while maintaining hygiene, safety, and quality standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present international and local meals according to set menus
- Plan and execute food services for events and large-scale catering
- Ensure timely preparation and service of meals for large groups
- Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation
- Ensure strict compliance with food hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards
- Manage kitchen operations during events and peak service times
- Monitor proper storage and handling of food items
- Minimize food waste and control portion sizes
- Work collaboratively with support staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Perform other tasks as requested by his superior
Qualifications & Experience
- TVET Certificate in Food Preparation, Level III or IV certificate in food preparation
- Three or four years proven experience as a Sous Chef, or One or two years experience as a Chef, preferably in catering services, hotels, or event management environments.
- Strong experience in mass catering and event food preparation
- Good knowledge of Ethiopian and international dishes
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent cooking and food preparation skills
- Strong time management and organizational ability
- Attention to detail and cleanliness
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including event days
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their CVs to hr@ruftanatrading.com or @Hr_Ruftanatrading (telegram channel) no later than November 4, 2026.
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