Executive Chef

At Discover Collection Lemomo, fire will be more than a way of cooking. It will be a place to gather, where like-minded travelers meet.

Set within the Amboseli ecosystem, Lemomo is an intimate ultra-luxury lodge shaped by its landscape, its people and the rhythms of the wild. We are looking for a Head Chef with the imagination and confidence to create its culinary identity from the ground up.

The food at Lemomo should pay homage to Kenya’s remarkable cultural and culinary diversity—from the traditions of its many communities and the produce of its fertile highlands to pastoral cooking, indigenous grains and the spices carried along the East African coast. It should feel rooted in place, yet fresh, contemporary and entirely its own.

Cooking over fire will be central to the experience: glowing coals, open flames, smoke and slow roasting used with skill and restraint. But food at Lemomo will be about more than what is served on the plate. It will bring people together, around the fire, across a shared table and through stories, traditions and moments of genuine connection.

Seasonal produce, responsibly sourced meat and fish, local honey, herbs, fruits, grains, and spices will shape dining experiences that feel warm and generous, sometimes bold and theatrical, sometimes beautifully simple, but always designed to be shared and remembered.

You will:

• Define a distinctive culinary identity for Lemomo, creating personal and memorable dining experiences inspired by Kenya and the wider East African region.

• Create a culture of gathering around food, where guests, hosts, producers and community come together through shared meals, conversation and storytelling.

• Lead the culinary pre-opening journey—from developing concepts and menus to preparing the kitchens, establishing suppliers, recruiting the team and bringing the experience to life.

• Explore Kenya’s diverse food traditions with curiosity and respect, translating their ingredients, techniques and stories into refined, contemporary cuisine.

• Make fire-led cooking a signature of Lemomo, using flame, smoke and embers to create food with character, warmth and a powerful sense of place.

• Build genuine, reciprocal relationships with local farmers, growers, pastoralists, fishermen, producers and artisans, guided by our Slow Food philosophy: Seasonal, Local, Organic and Wholesome.

• Recruit, inspire and develop a talented culinary team, creating a kitchen culture founded on craftsmanship, generosity, accountability and growth.

• Bring creativity and commercial discipline together, taking ownership of food costs, procurement, productivity and profitability without losing sight of the guest experience.

You will bring proven culinary leadership from exceptional luxury hotels, lodges, resorts or acclaimed independent restaurants. Pre-opening experience and an understanding of remote, safari or destination-led operations would be especially valuable.

Above all, you are a chef driven by discovery—curious about people and ingredients, passionate about cooking and excited by the opportunity to create something original. You understand that true luxury is not about excess, but about provenance, connection and generosity—and that some of the most meaningful experiences begin when people gather around food.

If you are ready to build a kitchen with soul and create a culinary experience unmistakably rooted in Kenya, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to careers.lemomo@discovercollection.com

If someone in your network could bring this vision to life, we would be grateful if you shared this opportunity with them.