Executive Chef (Foreign National Only) at Louis Valentino Prixair (LVP)

Louis Valentino Prixair (LVP) is a proud indigenous Nigerian conglomerate which operates a wide range of businesses, including Real Estate Development & Investment, Property Management, Hotel Operations, Cleaning and Laundry services, Catering services and Media. A leader in each of our sectors of business, we offer integrated and advanced solutions for customers across multiple industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Chef (Foreign National Only)

Location: Abuja

Description

• Creativity, leadership and the ability to work under pressure are only a few of the skills you need to work as the executive chef at our five-star restaurant
• Quality is key for us because we strive to serve only top-notch dishes and desserts
• We are focused on providing an experience that cannot be found anywhere else through serving unique foods and creatively prepared items
• If you love cooking and being able to let yourself create masterpieces in the kitchen, you are exactly who we are looking for
• You will be provided with a highly trained and experienced staff to assist you in preparing meals that are sure to wow our guests.

Job Responsibilities

• Create menus and recipes to be prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner Churascco and Alacat services
• Prepare foods according to set menus using a variety of cooking and baking techniques with the assistance of kitchen staff
• Check and monitor inventory, including managing the safe storage and preparation of food items and ensuring inventory is kept stocked according to the planned menus
• Secure contracts with food providers, including deliveries and guaranteed in-stock items, along with securing fresh foods, such as fruits, vegetables, meats and fish, from local providers with a focus on using local and fresh foods as much as possible
• Adhere to the restaurant’s policies, procedures and codes about kitchen safety and safe food handling, along with guidelines for menu creation
• Train and manage kitchen staff
• Send daily weekly and monthly reports to restaurant manager
• Keep the kitchen area clean and sanitary while abiding by the latest regulations for safety and cleanliness
• Check the quality of all food products, both raw and cooked, to ensure compliance with standards
• Process orders for food and equipment to ensure efficient kitchen operations
• Attend seminars and conferences to improve cooking abilities regularly and demonstrate to kitchen staff the techniques learned
• Oversee preparation of all dishes and ensure compliance with health and fire codes.

Job Skills & Qualifications
Required:

• At least 15 years of experience working as a Chef
• At least 8 years of experience working in a fine dining establishment
• Proven leadership skills
• History of creating menus and designing new food recipes only foreign nationals should apply

Preferred:

• Culinary Degree or Vocational Training
• Baking skills.

Application Closing Date
2nd July, 2020.