Sous Chef at Pitstop Lagos

Pitstop Lagos is a wellness and lifestyle café and restaurant located in Victoria Island, Lagos State. Founded to promote optimal wellness outcomes; we are focused on creating a comfortable, relaxed, and fun-filled environment for wellness enthusiasts and high-quality food lovers to relax, replenish, recharge and network. At Pitstop Lagos, everything we do is about the guest.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary 

• Are you a dedicated and creative culinary professional passionate about customer satisfaction and keen in working in a valued work environment? We are seeking a disciplined, meticulous, results-driven and forward-thinking personality to join our kitchen team as Sous Chef.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Maintain and drive high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.
• Contribute to menu planning and development, bringing creative and innovative ideas.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, promoting a positive and productive work environment.
• Monitor inventory, make requisition for supplies, and manage food cost and waste.
• Monitor and account for all kitchen utensils and equipment and make request where necessary.
• Promote and sustain a work culture of collaboration, enthusiasm, vigor and ownership mindset.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years kitchen experience, 5 years of which must be in a senior role in a fine-dining or upscale restaurant.
• Degree/HND qualification (A National or Culinary Diploma is acceptable with a minimum of 10years kitchen experience, 5 years of which must be in a senior role in a fine-dining or upscale restaurant).
• Excellent inventory management skills.
• Strong culinary skills in continental cuisine and knowledge of pastries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, restaurant inventory management and HR scheduling solutions.
• Creative individual with exceptional attention to details.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Benefits

• Salary: N250,000 - N500,000 Monthly.
• In addition to salary, other benefits include payment of monthly service charge, HMO, staff meal and monthly mobile phone recharge.

Application Closing Date
6th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications, which must include a Cover Letter, to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.