4-star Hotel Chefs Jobs Vacancies in Nigeria

Workforce
Group – Our client, a leading 4-star hotel conveniently located on Lekki-Epe
Expressway, about 20 minutes’ drive from the commercial centre of Victoria
Island, Lagos, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Head
Chef
Location: Lagos

Job
Description

Our
client is currently looking for a Head Chef who will be responsible for
ensuring that the standard and quality of the food production and the
hygiene within the kitchen department is maintained at the highest level
at all times.
This
role is very much hands-on, requiring great attention to detail and a
positive and strong work attitude.
He/she
is primarily responsible for creating recipes and ensuring menu variety is
maintained for both internal and external customers.

Main
Tasks
Supervise the preparation of all food according to recipes:

Ensure
all food is prepared as per food preparation requirements
Ensure
meals are produced on time, and sufficient quantities are available for
the various areas
Maintain
stock levels of all kitchen supplies
Prepare
daily pastry and bakery requirements as per the menu
Be
available for functions as they arise to ensure that the food is prepared
and served as required

Oversee
and Supervise:

Ensure
all staff are aware of their duties and what is expected of them
Teach
staff the skills they require to perform their roles to the required
standard
Delegate
duties to kitchen staff as per the menu requirements
Oversee
and monitor the work of kitchen staff to ensure all tasks are done as
required
Give
staff feedback on their performance to enable staff development
Ensure
any staffing issues are resolved fairly and quickly

Manage
Kitchen Stocks:

Ensure
wastage is minimised by careful supervision of food preparation methods
Ensure
proper hygienic storage methods are utilised to prevent food loss
Ensure
all HACCP protocols as well as best practice is applied daily in the
kitchen operations
Oversee
the ordering and control of stock levels

Safe
Working Practices:

Ensure
staff are aware of and follow safe work practices at all times
Assist
other staff in the cleaning of the kitchen at the end of the shift
Ensure
his/her own work station is kept clean and hygienic at all times

Assist
the F&B Manager as required:

Manage
the Catering Department in the Catering Manager’s absence
Assist
the day-to-day running of the department
Carry
out other tasks as required by the Catering Manager
Pay
careful attention to the operating budgets of the department to ensure
that costs are controlled to maintain the correct levels of spending

Additional
Responsibilities:

Any
other duties assigned by the General Manager

Personality
Traits

You
must be very well groomed and presentable, organized, and skilled in the
culinary arts.
You
must be confident, self-driven, highly motivated and must be very
passionate about food and its presentation.
You
must be proactive, possess the ability to cope with stressful situations
and deliver on expectations when under pressure. Flexibility is a must as
you will be working different shifts.
You
ideally must already have experience in helping to run a kitchen
operationally and administratively as a strong Sous chef.
You
must be eager and ready to step up to the next level and be the boss of
your own kitchen team.
You
must have natural passion for hospitality and be able deliver amazing
service with a smile.
You
must possess certificate qualifications from a reputable catering school
as a minimum requirement.

How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: nnamdi.odili@workforcegroup.com The subject
of the mail should be “Head Chef”.

Application
Deadline: 18th
August, 2017.