Latest Vacancies at Owens and Xley

Location: Lekki

Job Description

• Prepare meals based on customers' order
• Braise and grill meat based on the standard recipe
• Check that ingredient remain fresh and safe for consumption
• Prepare grilled turkey, fish, chicken, and sauces following customers' preferences
• Portion ingredients and food items before cooking according to standard portion size and recipe specifications
• Maintain proper grill cooking temperatures
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish meals prepared
• Maintain safety and hygiene procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Track the components of each meal to ensure that the final dish is completed promptly.
• Liaise with waiters once orders are confirmed.
• Report to the Head Chef when equipment is due for maintenance, repair, or replacement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, OND, HND qualification.
• 2 years experience

Requirements and Skills:

• Experience in grilling and making wholesome and delicious bbq
• General cleanliness
• Excellent customer service
• Accountability
• Transparency
• Punctuality.

Salary
N50,000 - N70,000 / month.

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Location: Lekki

Role Overview

The Sous Chef will work alongside the Head Chef in overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, and ensuring food quality and consistency

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
• Provide support  with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
• Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
• Manage the kitchen team in the head chef's absence.
• Train the cooks in order to provide the best results 
• Prepare high-quality dishes that follow up the established menu and meets the restaurant's standards and  guest's expectations
• Adhere to and implement sanitation and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree  or Culinary degree is required
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Location: Lekki

Role Overview

As the Head Chef, you are responsible for controlling and directing food preparation processes

Duties and Responsibilities

• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring variety and quality of the servings
• Develop recipes and determine how to present dishes
• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers
• Ensure waste is minimized by careful supervision of food preparation methods
• Ensure proper hygienic storage methods are utilized to prevent  loss
• Give staff feedback on their performance to enable staff development
• Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee that the highest quality meals are prepared and served to customers
• Determine food inventory needs, stocking, and ordering

Requirements

• Proven experience as Head Chef
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes

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Location: Lekki, Lagos

Overview

• In this role, you are to mix and match ingredients to create classic and tasty drinks in linewith customers needs and expectations.

Job Description

• Work with the restaurant manager to plan the bar menu.
• Ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with the tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests.
• Mix drinks, cocktails, and other bar beverages as ordered in compliance with the restaurant’s standard drink recipes.
• Prepare purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies
• Take stock at the beginning and end of every shift
• Send stock report to the restaurant manager daily
• Maintain a clean working area.

Requirements

• 3 years experience as a bartender.
• Interested candidates should possess a B.Sc / HND / OND qualification.
• Have sound knowledge of spirits, beers, wine, and cocktails.
• Previous bartending experience required in a mid scale or luxury restaurant / hot.