Executive Chef

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee food preparation and all kitchen operations 
  
• Researching, Planning, and Creating unique/cuisine-appropriate menus & techniques 
  
• Collaborating with relevant teams to develop the menu, update dishes, and set item prices 
  
• Directing, training, and supervising kitchen staff 
  
• Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating, and delivery 
  
• Oversee the Modification of recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests 
  
• Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed 
  
• Establishing controls to minimize food and supply waste 
  
• Maintain the highest professional food quality, freshness, and sanitation standards (hygiene policies) 
  
• Monitoring food stock and placing orders 
  
• Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry 
  
• Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors 
  
• Monitoring and ensuring customer satisfaction 
  
• Carrying out additional responsibilities as required. 
  

Requirements:

• 3+ years of executive chef experience in a similar concept 
  
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, safety and sanitation standards 
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate employees and obtain positive results 
  
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, result-oriented, and customer focused 
  
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks 
  
• Excellent time management abilities 
  
• Ability to work flexible hours 
  
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence 
  
• Resides in Enugu 

Salary: N70,000 - N200,000 depending on Experience