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This Purchase Order is issued by Hôtel Palmier d'Or, S.A. to formally engage the services of Chef Amadou Diallo for the operation and management of the main restaurant kitchen located at our property in Ivory Coast Abidjan. The Chef shall be responsible for the following duties and deliverables:

• Full supervision and daily management of the main kitchen, including a team of no fewer than eight (8) kitchen assistants and two (2) sous-chefs.
• Design, development, and seasonal rotation of a menu that reflects both international fine-dining standards and the rich culinary heritage of Ivory Coast Abidjan, incorporating local ingredients such as attiéké, grilled fish from the lagoon, and traditional sauces.
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations as mandated by the Ivorian Ministry of Health and the Abidjan Municipal Health Authority.
• Procurement oversight: the Chef shall submit weekly ingredient requisition lists to the purchasing department, with all sourcing to be conducted primarily from local markets in Abidjan (Marché de Cocody, Marché d'Adjamé) to support the regional economy.
• Preparation and execution of private dining events, corporate banquets, and special occasions hosted at the property, with a minimum of four (4) such events per month.
• Mentorship and training of junior kitchen staff in both French and English culinary techniques, as the clientele in Ivory Coast Abidjan is predominantly bilingual.
• Maintenance of kitchen inventory records, waste-reduction protocols, and cost-control measures to keep food costs within 32% of revenue.

Payment Terms: The Purchase Order stipulates that all payments shall be made via bank transfer to the Chef's designated account at Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan branch, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the end of each calendar month. A 10% retention shall be withheld from the monthly professional fee and released upon satisfactory completion of the full twelve-month contract term. All amounts are subject to applicable Ivorian withholding tax (IRPP) as governed by the Direction Générale des Impôts in Abidjan.

• This Purchase Order constitutes a binding agreement between the Buyer and the Chef upon signature by both parties. It shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, particularly the Ivorian Labour Code (Code du Travail) and the Commercial Code.
• The Chef shall maintain valid professional liability insurance and food-handling certification throughout the duration of this Purchase Order. Copies of such documents must be submitted to the Buyer's legal department prior to the commencement date.
• Working hours for the Chef shall be Monday through Saturday, 07:00 to 16:00, with additional hours as required for special events in Ivory Coast Abidjan. Overtime shall be compensated at 1.5 times the hourly equivalent of the base fee.
• Either party may terminate this Purchase Order with thirty (30) days' written notice. In the event of termination for cause, the terminating party must provide a detailed written justification and a cure period of ten (10) business days.
• All intellectual property, including proprietary recipes, menu designs, and culinary techniques developed by the Chef during the term of this Purchase Order, shall remain the property of the Chef. However, the Buyer shall retain a perpetual, non-exclusive license to use such materials within its Abidjan property.
• Disputes arising from this Purchase Order shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within thirty (30) days, the matter shall be referred to the competent commercial court in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
• The Chef agrees to a non-compete clause for a period of six (6) months following the termination of this Purchase Order, within a 25-kilometer radius of the Abidjan property.

By signing below, both parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to all terms and conditions set forth in this Purchase Order for the engagement of Chef services at the specified location in Ivory Coast Abidjan.