Multiple Positions

The Malawi Institute of Tourism (MIT) is a leading tourism and hospitality training institution in Malawi, operating campuses in Blantyre, Lilongwe, and Mzuzu, as well as three application hotels: Alendo Hotel, Lingadzi Inn, and Mzuzu Lodge. MIT is seeking suitably qualified, self-driven, and highly motivated individuals with high integrity to fill the following role: Multiple Positions.

1. Head Chef (1 post)

• Grade: M6
• Location: Lingadzi Inn, Lilongwe
• Purpose of the job: To manage kitchen operations.

Key duties and responsibilities - Preparing kitchen checklists. - Developing new menus and special food events. - Allocating duties and supervising kitchen staff. - Monitoring departmental plans and budgets. - Maintaining kitchen inventory. - Preparing staff duty rosters. - Preparing food. - Implementing hotel standard operating procedures. - Coordinating with food and beverage staff on events and menu planning. - Ordering supplies from stores. - Compiling and submitting reports. - Upselling hotel products. - Inducting new kitchen employees. - Participating in food costing.

Qualifications and experience: A Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism or Food Production, with at least four (4) years of relevant work experience.

2. Front Office Supervisor (1 post)

• Grade: M6
• Location: Lingadzi Inn, Lilongwe
• Purpose of the job: To provide and supervise front office services.

Key duties and responsibilities - Preparing duty rosters for front office staff. - Liaising with other departments on hotel activities. - Maintaining a clean and tidy reception area. - Ordering supplies from stores. - Implementing hotel standard operating procedures. - Compiling and submitting reports. - Upselling hotel products and services. - Attending to guests and handling complaints. - Supervising staff and reporting unusual activities. - Preparing and monitoring reception checklists. - Resolving room status discrepancies. - Inducting newly recruited staff.

Qualifications and experience: A Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management, with at least three (3) years of relevant work experience.

3. Assistant Storekeeper (1 post)

• Grade: M6
• Location: Lingadzi Inn, Lilongwe
• Purpose of the job: To manage supplies and maintain proper stock control.

Key duties and responsibilities - Receiving, issuing, and delivering stock. - Storing and organising stock. - Monitoring stock levels and advising on reorder levels. - Updating bin cards. - Preparing Goods Received Notes (GRNs) for payment. - Processing purchase requisitions. - Reconciling delivery notes with purchase orders. - Conducting periodic stocktaking. - Advising management on slow-moving and obsolete items. - Maintaining accurate stock records. - Preparing supplies reports.

Qualifications and experience: A Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS), with relevant work experience.

4. Chef (1 post)

• Grade: M8
• Location: Lingadzi Inn, Lilongwe
• Purpose of the job: To assist in managing kitchen operations and food preparation.

Key duties and responsibilities - Preparing food. - Cleaning utensils and kitchen equipment. - Ordering, receiving, and storing foodstuffs. - Upselling prepared products and services. - Receiving customer orders from waiters. - Preparing sales summaries. - Ensuring food meets required standards before serving.

Qualifications and experience: A Certificate in Food Production, with at least three (3) years of relevant work experience.

How to apply

• Applications must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant certificates.
• Use the Apply button on this page to apply.
• Applications must be submitted no later than 13 November 2026.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews, which will be conducted at Lingadzi Inn in Lilongwe.