Continental Chef at Grand Bezer Nigeria Limited

Objectives of this Role

• Create delicious meals, appetizers, sides, and desserts
• Manage kitchen staff while fostering a strong sense of teamwork and minimizing conflict
• Maintain high standards for our food and equipment, helping us determine what needs to be ordered or repaired
• Create and prepare new menu items or specials, as needed
• Take our menu and reputation to the next level by leveraging your expertise, industry knowledge, and culinary creativity
• Ensure that food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times

Responsibilities

• Analyze the menu and oversee kitchen setup and ingredient prep, delegating tasks as needed
• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and customers receive their food in a timely manner
• Cook entrees and prepare other menu items such as appetizers, salads, dressings, sauces, and desserts
• Ensure that food is unspoiled and kitchen equipment is functional, ordering supplies and restocking ingredients as needed
• Train new kitchen staff in operations and techniques, providing leadership, guidance, and instruction
• Oversee the cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and workstations

Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of cooking and food preparation techniques
• Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for teamwork
• Familiarity with a range of kitchen equipment
• Comfort studying a recipe, determining appropriate steps, and delegating tasks accordingly
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to provide clear instructions to other members of the kitchen staff
• Certification relevant to state or country of employment, such as a food handler certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary Degree or on-the-job experience
• 5 - 7 years work experience.
• Experience in a managerial position
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Familiarity with the restaurant industry and the latest industry news
• Strong sense of culinary creativity
• Experience cooking with diverse ingredients.