• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head Chef



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification Others



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Catering / Confectionery 
  
  

Job Summary

• A head chef is a culinary expert who oversees the operations and staff of a restaurant or other dining facility’s kitchen.


• Their duties include creating and maintaining a kitchen’s budget, assigning tasks to other Chefs and ensuring customer satisfaction by expediently dealing with any issues that may arise.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Order supplies and report to the head of outlet


• Ensure the serving of quality culinary dishes and on schedule


• Ensure that no problem arises during serving; if any, it should be rectified quickly


• Approve all foods before they leave the kitchen


• Develop menu offerings


• Forecast supply needs and estimate costs


• Ensure efficiency of the kitchen and staff.


• Ensure production of quality and consistent food


• Perform accounting functions and scheduling of meals to be served


• Weigh in on patron complaints


• Ensure that the food servicing facility meets all necessary standards and regulations such as sanitary and safety guidelines


• Create recipes and prepare advanced items


• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and operations


• Oversee special catering events and, where necessary, offer culinary instruction and demonstrate techniques


• Supervise kitchen personnel and their performance


• Take charge of kitchen operations


• Order food from designated suppliers


• Manage stock and inventory


• Organize duty roster for kitchen staff

Skills and Qualities

• Passion for food


• Previous experience of working in a professional kitchen as a head chef


• Effective communication skills


• Ability to manage a budget and work with figures


• Ability to work under stressful conditions


• Strong leadership skills


• Ability to make quick decisions


• Ability to ensure high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the restaurant area.