Are you a visionary culinary leader ready to take on a multi-location challenge?
Posted on 08/10/2025
Mission
- Supervise and coordinate kitchen operations in both Lagos and Abuja facilities.
- Ensure consistency in spec execution, food presentation, and quality control across both units.
- Work closely with the Management Team to implement culinary strategy, recipes, and process improvements.
- Lead and mentor kitchen teams to meet production schedules, hygiene standards, and customer requirements.
- Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of ingredients.
- Develop and implement food cost control measures to maintain profitability.
- Monitor kitchen productivity, staff performance, and compliance with internal and external standards (HACCP, ISO, etc.).
- Assist in the planning and execution of new spec, R&D projects, and client-specific customization.
- Travel regularly to Abuja to provide on-site supervision, training, and operational support.
Profile
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in large-scale food production, airline catering, hospitality, or industrial catering.
- Minimum of 5 years in a senior kitchen management role, preferably managing multiple sites.
- Culinary degree or professional chef certification from a recognized institution.
- Strong knowledge of international and local cuisines, large batch production, food safety, and quality assurance.
Skills
• Proven leadership, team management, and mentoring skills. • Exceptional palate, creativity, and attention to detail. • Strong understanding of food costing, budgeting, and inventory control. • Willingness to travel between cities regularly. • High level