Project Manager (Kitchen Department)

Job Vacancy: Project Manager (Kitchen Department) Job ID: 143488 Posted Date: 19th October 2026 Closing Date: 1st November 2026 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Employment Type: Full Time Job Role Insights Department: Kitchen / Catering & Facility Management Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or Project Management Experience: Minimum 3 Years in catering, hospitality, facilities management, or camp management About the Role AKO Group Limited is seeking an experienced and strategic Project Manager to oversee catering and facility management operations. The role focuses on delivering high-quality service, meeting financial targets, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, managing client relationships, and driving operational efficiency across catering sites. Key Responsibilities 1. Operational & Financial Management Operations: Oversee daily catering and facility management functions, ensuring services align with client contracts, company quality standards, and operational audit requirements. Financial Oversight: Manage operational budgets, monitor food and labor costs, review financial performance reports, and implement cost-reduction strategies to achieve profitability targets. Asset & Inventory Control: Oversee food, beverage, and supply inventory, ensuring proper stock control, waste reduction, and safeguarding of company assets. 2. Client & Strategic Relationship Management Client Liaison: Act as the primary contact for client representatives, conducting regular review meetings and resolving operational issues or complaints promptly. Business Growth: Support business development, participate in tender preparations, coordinate project mobilization for new contracts, and explore opportunities to expand current service offerings. 3. Team Leadership & People Management Supervision: Lead, coach, and deploy site staff efficiently while fostering employee engagement and teamwork. Performance & HR: Conduct performance appraisals, identify staff training needs, and coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and disciplinary processes in partnership with HR. 4. Quality, Health, Safety & Compliance Safety Standards: Enforce compliance with occupational health and safety laws, statutory regulations, and client-specific site guidelines. HACCP & Hygiene: Maintain strict HACCP, sanitation, and food safety protocols, conducting regular risk assessments and preventive audits. Qualifications & Requirements Education & Experience Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Catering Management, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of operational experience in catering, hospitality, facilities management, camp management, or remote site operations. Advantage: Prior operational experience in remote camps, mining sites, or high-volume industrial catering environments is a strong added advantage. Key Competencies Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of HACCP protocols, food safety regulations, contract management, and operational cost controls. Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/operational management systems. Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, financial analysis, negotiation, client management, and problem-solving abilities. How to Apply Submission Instructions Interested and qualified candidates should email their Curriculum Vitae (CV) directly to: Email: recruitment@akogroup.co.tz Subject Line: Application for Project Manager - Kitchen Department Deadline: 1st November 2026 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.