Cook Crêpier Culinary Trainer - Premium FandB Kiosk - Lubumbashi DRC

Apt Resources is seeking an experienced Cook / Crêpier & Trainer for a premium takeaway food and beverage business opening in Lubumbashi, DRC.

The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience preparing authentic French crêpes, savoury galettes, and Belgian waffles. You will lead kitchen preparation, develop standard recipes, train local staff, and help establish smooth kitchen operations ahead of and during the business launch.

This is an initial three-month assignment, with the possibility of extension or longer-term employment based on performance and business needs.

• Prepare high-quality French crêpes, savoury galettes, and Belgian waffles.
• Develop and standardise recipes and food preparation methods.
• Train and guide local 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.
• Provide regular progress updates to the shareholders.

• Proven experience as a Cook, Chef, Crêpier, or similar kitchen professional.
• Practical expertise in French crêpes, savory 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.
• Able to develop recipes and organize kitchen operations.
• Proactive, organized, independent, and commercially minded.
• Willing and available to work in Lubumbashi, DRC, for an initial three-month assignment.

• 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.