Kitchen Manager at Globalclique

Role Overview

• The ideal candidate is an experienced kitchen professional with strong leadership, organizational, and culinary skills.
• S/he will oversee kitchen operations, uphold food quality standards, manage kitchen staff, and ensure smooth coordination between the kitchen and service teams.
• They must be able to manage a fast-paced kitchen environment, maintain consistency in food preparation, and ensure kitchen hygiene and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Ensure food is prepared according to recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and reduce food waste through efficient stock control.
• Supervise, train, and schedule kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to kitchen protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Work with the front-of-house team to coordinate timely and quality food service.
• Monitor food costs, portion sizes, and kitchen expenses to stay within budget.
• Support in menu development, testing new recipes, and improving food offerings.
• Handle kitchen-related customer complaints or food quality concerns professionally.

Requirements

• OND / HND / B.Sc in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or any relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or kitchen manager role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and manage a team.
• Passion for food, presentation, and delivering high-quality service.
• Resides within Lekki/Ajah and its environs (added advantage).