Christopher-Kings & Associates Recruits Executive Chef - Nigerian Cuisine

Christopher-Kings & Associates - A contemporary restaurant & bar with an international appeal situated in high-brow Maitama, Abuja is seeking to recruit well-seasoned, hands-professionals to subscribe to available position within her organization.

We are currently looking to recruit the position below

Job Position: Executive Chef - Nigerian Cuisine

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Ref code: CKA-NCC-13

Description

• The Chef De Cuisine is fully responsible for the day to day operations of the Nigerian Kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and order all items on Daily Market List for the preparation of local Nigerian meals
• Responsible for maintaining food quality and ensuring guest satisfaction
• Work closely with other unit Chefs in menu development and presentation.
• Work closely with other Chefs to standardize recipes
• Responsible along in maintaining overall food cost within budgetary guidelines
• Ensure that proper par stocks of all food items are maintained
• Maintain standards of hygiene
• Must be actively involved in recruiting cooks and monitoring their performance
• Set standards and maintain food presentation quality in the outlet at all times
• Execute all production and plating in a timely, efficient manner and to meet and exceed guest expectations
• Source out new products and supplies to constantly develop menus
• Remain on top of culinary trends & seek always to improve Nigerian culinary trends
• Responsible for scheduling of staff in the Nigerian kitchen and ensuring that schedules are posted in a timely manner
• Ensure that proper par stocks of all food items are maintained
• Responsible for motivating kitchen staff and maintaining discipline at all times
• Work very closely with the Pastry Chef in developing new desserts
• Any other duties as assigned by the company.

Qualifications and Skills

• BSC/HND in any of the following, Administration, Management, Catering and Hospitality Management or any related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts;
• Good attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• The ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Customer Service & Respond promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Meets commitments.
• Team player.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be familiar with cost.
• Minimum of 6 years post work experience. With at least 4 years industry related experience.
• Age range-Minimum 28 years.

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CV's to: recruitment@christopher-kings.com or christopher.kings@ymail.com or submit a hard copy at:

Suite B 105, Terminux Union Plaza,
11 Dunukofia, beside Southern Fried Chicken,
Area 11, Garki, Abuja.

Note:

• Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please specify job title and reference code.
• The hiring company is an equal opportunity employer; hence the opportunity is open to both national and international applicants.