OVERVIEW

The Malawi Institute of Tourism (MIT) is a leading tourism and hospitality training institution in Malawi, with campuses in Blantyre, Lilongwe, and Mzuzu. The Institute also operates three application hotels: Alendo Hotel in Blantyre, Lingadzi Inn in Lilongwe, and Mzuzu Lodge.

MIT invites applications from suitably qualified, self-driven, highly motivated, and high-integrity individuals to fill the following vacant positions at Lingadzi Inn in Lilongwe.

JOB TYPE: Full Time

Application Deadline: Friday, 13th November, 2026

1. POSITION: HEAD CHEF

NUMBER OF POSTS: 1

GRADE: M6

LOCATION: Lingadzi Inn, Lilongwe

JOB PURPOSE

To manage kitchen operations.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

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.
At least four (4) years of relevant work experience.

2. POSITION: FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR

NUMBER OF POSTS: 1

GRADE: M6

LOCATION: Lingadzi Inn, Lilongwe

JOB PURPOSE

To provide and supervise front office services.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

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.
At least three (3) years of relevant work experience.

3. POSITION: ASSISTANT STOREKEEPER

NUMBER OF POSTS: 1

GRADE: M6

LOCATION: Lingadzi Inn, Lilongwe

JOB PURPOSE

To manage supplies and maintain proper stock control.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

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).
Relevant work experience.

4. POSITION: CHEF

NUMBER OF POSTS: 1

GRADE: M8

LOCATION: Lingadzi Inn, Lilongwe

JOB PURPOSE

To assist in managing kitchen operations and food preparation.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

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.
At least three (3) years of relevant work experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be accompanied by:

A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of relevant certificates.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Director

Malawi Institute of Tourism

P.O. Box 2673

Blantyre, Malawi.

Email: vacancies@mit.mw

Closing Date: Friday, 13th November, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews. Interviews will be conducted at Lingadzi Inn in Lilongwe.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.