Chef at Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited

Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited is a hospitality consultancy company established in 2009, specializing in providing expert services to small and medium-sized hotels.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chef

Location: Abule-Egba, Lagos

Job Summary

• The Hotel Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and executing high-quality meals and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. 
• This role includes supervising kitchen staff, managing inventory, maintaining food safety standards, and contributing to a memorable guest dining experience.

Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation & Cooking:

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to hotel standards and guest preferences.
• Ensure food is presented attractively and consistently.
• Modify recipes to meet dietary requirements and special requests.

Menu Planning & Development:

• Create and update menus in line with food trends and guest feedback.
• Collaborate with the F&B team to design seasonal or event-specific menus.
• Cost recipes and manage portion control to optimize profitability.

Kitchen Management:

• Supervise and coordinate activities of kitchen staff.
• Train new kitchen employees and ensure staff adhere to recipes and hygiene standards.
• Schedule shifts and manage staffing levels efficiently.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Inspect food deliveries for quality and quantity.
• Minimize waste and control food costs without compromising quality.

Health & Safety Compliance:

• Enforce proper hygiene and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP).
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and safely operated.
• Keep records of cleaning, temperature checks, and health inspections.

Guest Satisfaction:

• Interact with guests when necessary to receive feedback or accommodate special requests.
• Maintain high levels of food quality to enhance the guest experience.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess an HND qualification.

Application Closing Date
19th April, 2025.