Hotel Chef at Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• A Hotel Chef is responsible for the planning, preparation, and supervision of all food production in the hotel.
• They ensure meals are delicious, safe, well-presented, and prepared according to hotel standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for guests (restaurant, room service, events, buffet, etc.)
• Follow recipes and portion control standards
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet hotel standards
• Supervise cooking processes to avoid waste or mistakes
• Create and update menus (à la carte, buffet, banquet, special events)
• Introduce new dishes and seasonal specials
• Consider guest preferences, dietary needs, and cost control
• Work with management on pricing and profitability
• Supervise kitchen staff (cooks, stewards, kitchen assistants)
• Assign duties and monitor performance
• Train junior kitchen staff
• Maintain discipline and teamwork in the kitchen
• Check freshness and quality of ingredients
• Ensure correct storage of food items
• Taste dishes before service
• Maintain consistency in every meal served
• Ensure strict kitchen cleanliness
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards (no contamination)
• Make sure staff wear proper uniforms and maintain hygiene
• Prevent food spoilage and health risk
• Work with the storekeeper to request supplies
• Reduce kitchen waste and control food cost
• Check portion sizes to avoid overuse of ingredients
• Work with purchasing on food orders
• Coordinate with service staff for smooth meal service
• Support events, banquets, and special guest requests

Skills Required:

• Culinary skills and creativity
• Leadership and team management
• Knowledge of food safety standards
• Good time management
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure.