Head of Culinary Operations at NewRest Group

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.

Requirements

• Culinary degree or professional chef certification from a recognized institution.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of international and local cuisines, large batch production, food safety, and quality assurance.