Cook / Crêpier & Culinary Trainer – Premium F&B Kiosk

About the role

Apt Resources is recruiting an experienced Cook / Crêpier and culinary trainer for a premium takeaway food and beverage business opening in Lubumbashi, DRC. The successful candidate will prepare authentic French crêpes, savoury galettes and Belgian waffles, lead kitchen preparation, develop standard recipes, train local staff and help set up smooth kitchen operations before and during the launch. This is an initial three-month assignment, with possible extension or longer-term employment depending on performance and business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality French crêpes, savoury galettes and Belgian waffles.
• Develop and standardise recipes and food preparation methods.
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff.
• Set portion sizes, ingredient quantities and food quality standards.
• Establish kitchen procedures and maintain food safety and hygiene.
• Support kitchen setup, pre-opening activities and the initial launch.
• Monitor food quality, consistency and ingredient usage.
• Prepare recipes, training guides and operating procedures for handover.
• Give regular progress updates to the shareholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Cook, Chef, Crêpier or similar kitchen professional.
• Practical expertise in French crêpes, savoury galettes and Belgian waffles.
• Fluent in both French and English (mandatory).
• Experience training or supervising junior kitchen staff.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and portion control.
• Ability to develop recipes and organise kitchen operations.
• Proactive, organised, independent and commercially minded.
• Available to work in Lubumbashi, DRC, for an initial three-month assignment.

What we offer

• Three-month initial professional assignment.
• Opportunity to lead kitchen preparation and support a new business launch.
• Possibility of contract extension or longer-term employment.
• Opportunity to train local staff and establish kitchen standards.
• Compensation based on experience and qualifications.