• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Role: Head Chef
• Qualification: BSC/HND & ANY HOSPITALITY CERTIFICATION   
• Experience: 3+years
• Location: Kano
• Job Field: Restaurant, Hospitality
• Salary Range: NGN250,000 - 300,000

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Head Chef to organize the kitchen’s activities. You will be the first in command of the facilities. 

A Head Chef is responsible for contributing to menu creation, managing and training the kitchen brigade.

Job Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities.
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings.
• Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer.
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages.
• Arrange for repairs when necessary.
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing, and training kitchen staff.
• Oversee the work of subordinates.
• Estimate the staff’s workload and compensations.
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers.

Ideal Candidate Specifications

• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes.
• Proven experience as head chef.
• Effective communication skills.
• Kitchen experience and management.
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to pay attention to details: adherence to specific ingredients and measurement needed for various menus.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Possess strong management and organizational skills.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.