Chef at Bheerhugz Café

Culinary Leadership and Menu Management

• Food Preparation & Plating: Oversee and personally execute the preparation, cooking, and plating of all menu items, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and portion size.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with the General Manager/Shop Manager to develop and cost new menu items, daily specials, and promotional dishes that align with market trends and profitability goals.
• Standardization: Create and maintain standardized recipes for all items to ensure consistency, efficient costing, and ease of training for all kitchen staff.
• Quality Control: Conduct rigorous quality checks on all raw ingredients received and finished plates before they leave the kitchen.

Kitchen Operations and Inventory Control

• Staff Management: Manage, train, schedule, and motivate the entire kitchen team, including cooks, commis chefs, and kitchen assistants. Conduct daily briefings and performance reviews.
• Inventory & Costing: Manage food inventory, minimize waste, and track the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). Oversee stock rotation (FIFO) and conduct regular physical inventory counts.
• Procurement: Work closely with the Procurement Officer to specify, inspect, and approve the quality of all raw material purchases, managing the complexity of the local Lagos supply chain (fresh produce, seafood, meat).
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all kitchen equipment (ovens, grills, fryers, ventilation) is properly maintained, clean, and functioning safely, promptly reporting any technical faults.

Hygiene, Safety, and Compliance

• Sanitation: Enforce the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness, food handling, storage, and sanitation practices, strictly adhering to international and local health regulations.
• Safety: Ensure all kitchen staff follow occupational safety protocols to prevent accidents, particularly concerning sharp tools, hot surfaces, and fire safety.
• Waste Management: Implement effective strategies for managing and disposing of kitchen waste and grease responsibly.

Others

• Other duties as assigned by the Shop Manager/MD/Founder