Lead Chef at Eden Life Inc.

Eden Life Inc. is a tech-enabled service that puts your home's chores on autopilot. At Eden, our mission is to 10x the quality of life in Africa by automating chores so they never have to bother about them again. To do this, we start in our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organisation. You are welcome at Eden for who you are, no matter where you come from or what you look like. Our services are for everyone, and so is our workplace.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Chef

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time

Job Summary

• We are seeking dedicated and experienced Lead Chefs to oversee daily kitchen operations in our food outlets. 
• The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and the ability to ensure high-quality food preparation and service.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Execute food preparation and cooking processes, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Assist in menu planning and development based on customer feedback from your location
• Manage and track inventory of produce supplies, including ordering supplies and minimizing waste/B&D.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, complying with health and safety regulations.
• This includes ensuring high standards of personal and PPE hygiene of themselves and other kitchen/cleaning staff
• Ensure accurate receiving and cooking parameters (receiving and cooking temperature and quality & quantity confirmation) are adhered to.
• Ensure all inventory books are kept up to date by close of business daily.
• Supervise all staff at your location assigned to ensure effective daily operations.
• Work with store associate to assign cleaning responsibilities to everyone including yourself
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and efficient work atmosphere.

Job Requirements
Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP) or Chef de Partie (CDP) with at least 1 year in a similar role.
• Strong culinary skills with a thorough understanding of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work in a rotation with another Lead Chef.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.

Additional Information:

• Work hours for each shift will be from 7:30 am - 6 pm (1 shift per day)
• You will be required to work between 3 - 5 shifts in a week.
• Standard number of shifts to work in a week is 3, however, you may be required to work extra shifts if the need arises.

Benefits and Perks

• You will earn between N120,000 - N200,000 monthly net based on your experience and the number of shifts worked (N10,000 - N12,000 per shift depending on experience)
• Great colleagues & an amazing work culture
• Oh, and a chance to 10x the quality of life of Nigerians!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Payment will be made monthly and according to number of shifts staffed
• Performance will determine shifts assigned and continued employment