Job Description
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Brief
- The Kitchen manager is responsible for preparing menus, and monitoring staff and the overall operations of the kitchen area of the restaurant.
- Ensures the kitchen department runs smoothly and complies with safety regulations
Responsibilities
- Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders.
- Oversee the food preparation and cooking process.
- Establish portion sizesn
- Prepare menu in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
- Streamlining the kitchen and food processes to maintain recipe and prompt service times
- Training kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
- Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
- Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand.
- Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.
- Schedule work shifts for employees.
- Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.
- Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
- Ensuring that basic facilities are working properly.
Qualifications / Requirements
- B.Sc. Degree or HND in Hotel and Hospitality Management or Certification from a Culinary School
- A minimum of 4 years relevant work experience.
- Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manageror Head Chef
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications
- Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
- Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
- Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
- Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
- In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations.
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills.