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Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Akagera National Park offers a truly exceptional birdlife and wildlife experience. It is the only Big-5 reserve in Rwanda and is also home to the rare swamp-dwelling Sitatunga, the rare Shoebill stork, the endangered papyrus Gonolex and the much sought-after Red-faced Barbet. With over 500 recorded bird species, Akagera is one of the best birding environs in the world with the highest recorded number of species per unit area.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Steward

DEPARTMENT: Kitchen

REPORTS TO: Chief Steward/Sous chef & Executive Chef 

DATE:09 February, 2026

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

To supply clean, sanitary dishes and pots on time, and a clean kitchen in accordance with the hotel’s policies and
procedures, and corporate guidelines 

TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SUPPLY CLEAN, SANITARY DISHES AND POTS ON TIME, AND A CLEAN SANITARY KITCHEN

  • Maintains supply of clean dishes, glassware, silver, pots etc., for all outlets in the hotel
  • Washes dishes, silverware, and glassware by operating dish machine
  • Cleans and provides pots for all outlets in the hotel
  • Washes pots and pans and returns them to proper place after they are cleaned
  • Scrubs kettles as needed
  • Places bus pans in chef’s line; cleans dirty dishes as needed
  • Keeps chef line well stocked with clean and hot plates
  • Keeps glassware organised at all times and stores clean dishes in the proper location
  • Polishes all silver when needed
  • Picks up all dirty dishes in the employee cafeteria, and returns it to the proper location
  • Assists in the breakdown of banquet functions, and washes dishes from functions
  • Maintains a clean kitchen environment by assisting kitchen staff by following standard cleaning practices
  • Sweeps and mops the entire kitchen and dish room
  • Washes all clearing counters and shelves
  • Washes mats with bleach after each use
  • Assists kitchen staff with set-up and break down of employee cafeteria
  • Cleans and washes all kitchen cooking units
  • Cleans and washes all pot storage shelving units
  • Assists kitchen staff in keeping their areas free of boxes and soiled equipment
  • Monitors trash levels in all cans and removes to the appropriate trash room when needed
  • Follows proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices 
  • Ensures readiness at all times

HEALTH AND SAFETY

  • Adheres to all health, sanitation and food safety rules and regulations
  • Reports all potential and real hazards immediately 
  • Fully understands the hotel’s fire, emergency, and bomb procedures
  • Works in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others
  • Keeps the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, appropriate uniform, appearance, and conduct 

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Responsible Business: show involvement and be interested in environmental and/or social issues by participating in Responsible Business hotel and departmental activities
  • Attends meetings and training required by the Chief Steward
  • Accepts flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to the food production function
  • Maintains working areas, materials and company property clean, tidy and in good shape
  • Is well updated on, and possesses solid knowledge of the following:
    - Hotel fire, bomb and emergency procedures
    - Union agreements
     

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school certificate (A2) in Culinary Arts, or other related fields with 2-3 years’ experience 
  • TVET professional certificate level 4 with more than 3 years of experience


TO APPLY:

Please send the following documents to Christophe.MUYOBOKE@mantiscollection.com

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Academic papers (the successful candidate will be required to submit notarized copies)
  • Service certificates proving the work experience
  • 3 professional references

NB: All attachments should be in PDF form attached as one document

Note:

  • Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications.
  • Successful candidates will be required to submit a criminal record

Interested candidates should submit their applications in English not later than 16th February 2026 at 04.00 pm.


Done at Kayonza, on the 9th February 2026

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