Chef at Dreams by Dv8

Dreams by Dv8 is a luxury Hotel, Bar, and Restaurant chain in the heart of Surulere, a new way to experience the city. a place for the curious and courageous to dig deeper, finding inspiration in every unscripted adventure with no guidebooks required.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chef

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• We are looking for a Chef to join our team and prepare delicious, sumptuous state-of-the-art meals for our distinguished guests..
• Chef responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus, and preparing high-quality dishes.
• You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner. Also, you should be familiar with sanitation regulations.
• If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we’d like to meet you.
• Ultimately, you’ll prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for our guests in a timely manner
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
• Monitor/Regulate kitchen stock and necessary requisitions
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
• Inform wait staff about daily specials
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests
• Setting up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and food scales
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 5 - 8 years relevant work experience.
• Proven work experience as a Chef or cook
• A Culinary School Diploma is strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking, and pastry techniques
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• State-of-the-art previous chef role is preferred.

Application Closing Date
16th August, 2021.