Head Chef at Luca Lagos

Luca Lagos, pasta for every mood, is recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Head Chef Responsibilities

• Controlling and directing the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Constructing menus with new or existing culinary creations, ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approving and “polishing” dishes before they reach the customer

Job Brief

• We are looking for an experienced and qualified Head Chef to organize the kitchen’s activities. You will be the first in command in the facilities and will create and inspect dishes before they arrive at the customers, ensuring high quality and contentment.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations, ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing, and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Estimate staff’s workload and compensations
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers

Requirements and Skills

• Degree in Culinary Science or related certificate (added advantage)
• Minimum of 2 years work experience.
• Proven experience as Head Chef
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Ability to divide responsibilities and monitor progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of helpful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Credentials in health and safety training (added advantage)

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@myluca.co using the job title as the subject of the mail.