Hotel Chef at Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• A Hotel Chef is responsible for managing kitchen operations, planning menus, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation in line with hotel standards.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and update food menus for the hotel restaurant and events
• Design dishes that meet guest preferences and hotel standards
• Plan special menus for occasions, buffets, and banquets
• Oversee the preparation and cooking of meals
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation
• Monitor portion control and food quality standards
• Supervise cooks and kitchen assistants
• Assign duties and ensure smooth kitchen workflow
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff
• Enforce food safety and hygiene regulations
• Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are clean and sanitized
• Monitor proper food storage and handling
• Manage food inventory and ordering of supplies
• Monitor food costs and minimize waste
• Ensure proper storage to prevent spoilage
• Ensure proper use of kitchen equipment
• Report maintenance issues promptly
• Respond to guest feedback regarding meals
• Adjust recipes or menus based on guest preferences or dietary needs
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Maintain records required for inspections

Professional Experience

• Proven experience as a Chef or Head Cook in a hotel or restaurant
• Experience managing a kitchen team

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of various cuisines (local and continental)
• Menu planning and recipe development skills
• Knowledge of food costing and portion control
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.

Staff Benefits

• Salary: N130,000 per month. 
• Staff Meals: Yes
• Staff Layover: Yes.