Vacancy title:
Project Manager (Kitchen Department)
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Management,Restaurant & Hospitality,Cleaning & Facilities,Business Operations
Jobs at:
AKO Group Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, November 1 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
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.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now (recruitment@akogroup.co.tz) .
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) directly
Subject Line: Application for Project Manager – Kitchen Department
Deadline: 1st November 2026
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