Restaurant Auditor at Sujimoto Construction Limited

Job Summary

• We are looking for a driven, experienced Restaurant Auditor to own quality and compliance across our restaurant and lounge operations.
• You will not just inspect; you will build the systems, set the standards, lead the people, and make sure everything runs the way it should, every single time.

Responsibilities
Operational Auditing:

• Conduct scheduled and surprise audits across all restaurant and lounge operations — front-of-house, back-of-house, kitchen, and bar.
• Evaluate food safety, hygiene, portion control, wastage, stock rotation, and inventory management.
• Audit financial controls, including cash handling, POS reconciliation, and daily revenue reporting.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and deliver clear, prioritized corrective action plans.

SOP Development, Implementation & Compliance:

• Design and document comprehensive SOPs across all restaurant and lounge functions.
• Establish service standards, quality benchmarks, and performance metrics aligned with industry’s best practices.
• Actively monitor and enforce SOP adherence through regular audits and real-time floor observations.
• Ensure that no standard is theoretical — every SOP must be visible, understood, and consistently followed on the ground.

Team Training, Coaching & Skills Development:

• Lead onboarding and ongoing training of restaurant and lounge staff on all quality, hygiene, and service standards.
• Identify skills gaps across teams and develop targeted training plans to close them.
• Coach team leads and supervisors to enforce standards independently and build a culture of accountability.
• Ensure all staff certifications and food safety training are current and documented.

HSE Compliance:

• Conduct regular HSE audits covering kitchen equipment safety, fire safety, chemical handling, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with NAFDAC guidelines, applicable health regulations, and all relevant local authority requirements.
• Maintain HSE records, including inspection logs, incident reports, and corrective action registers.

Reporting:

• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risk ratings, and action plans for senior management.
• Maintain a live tracker of audit scores, corrective actions, and resolution status across all touchpoints.

What You Bring

• 4+ years in auditing or operations in hospitality / food service
• Experience in training and managing frontline teams
• Fast Service Restaurant experience is a strong advantage
• Relevant credentials: ISO 22000, HACCP, City & Guilds, NEBOSH, ISPON is an advantage
• Strong grasp of food safety, HACCP, and HSE principles
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, confident in leading people
• Proven track record in building and enforcing SOPs
• Strong report writing and communication skills.