Location:
Lagos, Lagos
Contract Type:
Full Time
Experience Required:
5 to 10 years
Education Level:
Bachelor
Job Description
Job Summary
The Male Head Chef is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, staff supervision, and quality control. He ensures that all dishes meet company standards for taste, presentation, and hygiene while managing kitchen costs and driving team performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the kitchen team in daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely service.
Plan and update menus in collaboration with management, incorporating seasonal and specialty dishes.
Supervise food preparation and cooking to maintain high quality and consistency.
Enforce food hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards.
Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff for skill development.
Monitor inventory, order supplies, and control food costs to reduce wastage.
Ensure proper maintenance and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
Address and resolve any kitchen-related issues promptly.
Work closely with service staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
In-depth knowledge of various cooking techniques, cuisines, and kitchen operations.
Ability to work under pressure and manage a fast-paced kitchen.
Understanding of budget control, portioning, and waste reduction.
Preferred Skills
Creativity in menu development.
Excellent communication skills.
Commitment to staff training and development.
Education & Experience
Culinary school certification or equivalent professional training.
Minimum 5 years’ progressive kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
The Male Head Chef is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, staff supervision, and quality control. He ensures that all dishes meet company standards for taste, presentation, and hygiene while managing kitchen costs and driving team performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the kitchen team in daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely service.
Plan and update menus in collaboration with management, incorporating seasonal and specialty dishes.
Supervise food preparation and cooking to maintain high quality and consistency.
Enforce food hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards.
Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff for skill development.
Monitor inventory, order supplies, and control food costs to reduce wastage.
Ensure proper maintenance and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
Address and resolve any kitchen-related issues promptly.
Work closely with service staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
In-depth knowledge of various cooking techniques, cuisines, and kitchen operations.
Ability to work under pressure and manage a fast-paced kitchen.
Understanding of budget control, portioning, and waste reduction.
Preferred Skills
Creativity in menu development.
Excellent communication skills.
Commitment to staff training and development.
Education & Experience
Culinary school certification or equivalent professional training.
Minimum 5 years’ progressive kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Number of vacancies:
1
Company Description
FoodCourt is Nigeria’s leading full-service catering brand, known for premium-quality meals, world-class food hygiene standards, and seamless execution across every type of event—from luxury weddings to high-volume corporate functions. We’ve built the best kitchens, assembled top-tier chefs, and crafted menus that guests remember. Now, we’re ready to take our catering business to the next level—and we need a sales powerhouse to lead that charge.
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