Assistant Chef at Eric Kayser - 2 Openings

Eric Kayser, a fast-growing Hospitality Company with branches in Victoria Island and Ikoyi, Lagos State, is seeking for an ambitious, hardworking & skilled individual to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Chef

Locations: Victoria Island and Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• In this position, the Assistant Chef assist in supervising the kitchen activities, maintaining a well-trained and highly motivated team and upholding the company’s policies and quality of standards in food preparation to ensure guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Good knowledge in preparing different types of salads, pasta, desserts, sandwiches etc.
• Assist in supervising the kitchen opening and closing procedures according to checklists.
• Ensure quality standards in food production using records, menus and appropriate reference material.
• Monitor the implementation of standards set of products and practices to ensure food safety.
• Ensure good grooming, hygiene, safety and sanitation practices in kitchen area.
• Ensure good cleaning and handling of the kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Assist in the kitchen supplies and equipment receiving, rotation, inventories and requisitions
• Report the needs of regular maintenance and upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment.
• Participate in monitoring the kitchen staff schedule, attendance, duties, performance, training and leaves
• Ensure a good and professional communication channel among and with the kitchen staff and with the head of kitchen through meetings and briefings
• Review the daily kitchen report
• Brief the head of kitchen about the kitchen state of operation providing advice for possible improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or its equivalent.
• 2 - 5 years experience obtained in a well-structured restaurant of a reputable organization..
• Having advanced knowledge of pastry techniques, baking, and varied culinary styles is an added advantage.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to use common kitchen tools.
• Knowledge of the standards and regulations for food preparation
• Excellent customer service skills
• Understanding of quality control, raw materials, and other techniques for the effective creation and distribution of food products
• Knowledge of food-related training techniques and curriculum
• Understanding of different culinary techniques and profiles and a desire to learn new techniques and flavours
• Ability to work neatly, efficiently, and safely
• Ability to follow instructions without variations
• Good physical abilities
• Critical thinking and time management skills
• Patience, Personality and Perseverance abilities
• Active listening, effective communication skills with great team spirit
• Flexibility to work in shifts.

Application Closing Date
9th September, 2021.