Jobs at the Borough Lagos

Job Summary:

A procurement specialist facilitates purchases from outside suppliers to keep a business running. Their primary responsibilities include researching key suppliers, negotiating purchase agreements, and ensuring all products and materials meet company standards. 
Key Responsibilities:

• Market research for popular brands and fastest selling products 
• Devise sourcing strategies 
• Discover solid suppliers and initiate business partnerships 
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and conditions
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
• Identify and establish effective pricing strategies
• Manage the purchase of frozen, fresh and dry items
• Ensure goods purchased are in accordance with specified requirements and match given specifications.
• Advise on methods to improve receiving, storing, inventory and distributing materials and supplies; and maintain stock control records.
• Verify quantities of goods delivered, inspect for damage; and sign delivery tags
• Warehousing and inventory control
• Prepare and maintain records concerning the receipt and issuance of materials
• Confer with user departments and provide cost information for budgeting purposes
• Negotiate for favorable terms for purchase, e.g. discounts and credit, and follow up with the Finance Department to ensure that payments are made to the suppliers promptly.

Qualifications

N.B. MOST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A GROCERY STORE AS PROCUREMENT 

• Minimum of /B.Sc. in relevant fields.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant procurement experience specifically in Fresh, Frozen and Dry items.
• Excellent sourcing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of established store keeping procedures, including receiving, storing, and issuing materials and supplies, and of standard inventory methods and techniques.
• Well developed computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft office suites.
• Ability to maintain a computer inventory control system and analyze pertinent factors such as usage patterns, stock availability, shelf life related to stocking minimum and maximum levels.
• Report to supervisor on variances and status on a regular basis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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Job Brief:

• Chef responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner.
• Also, you should be familiar with sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities: 

• Help in the preparation and design of all food menus
• Produce high-quality plates both design and taste
• Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers
• Leads kitchen team in the chef's absence.

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with industry’s best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate would be a plus