Sous Chef at Upbeat Recreation Centre

Upbeat is a world class and fun sports and fitness recreation centre in Africa for the benefit for all in the community.We are vibrant, encouraging, team-oriented, wholesome and strong with positive attitudes we are babies, school children, young adults, thrill seekers, parents, and grandparents. Every day, we deliver a unique experience through our Facility, our people and our products to make UPBEAT your number one destination for fun and fitness. We provide excellent quality service in a safe environment. We are energetic, we are fun, innovative, and fit! We touch the lives of everyone as we challenge you to be inspired, be different and be motivated. We challenge you to Up your Fun, Up your Fitness

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Objective

• To contribute to and produce the highest possible food quality in their own section, following appropriate food portion control, recipes, Upbeat's corporate guidelines, and service concepts.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the right amounts of food are prepared for forecasted covers, special functions, and reservations.
• Implement proper rotation of food in the "Mise en place."
• Adhere to Upbeat Restaurant standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation.
• Ensure proper seasoning, portions, and appearance of food.
• Prepare and properly set up all food orders according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Minimize spoilage and wastage.
• Store food correctly, covered and dated, using appropriate methods.
• Follow food safety and sanitation laws and practices.
• Actively coordinate the production and preparation of all food items within the assigned area, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality and portion control, prepare requisitions, check expiry dates, identify slow-moving items, and ensure proper storage.
• Maintain operating equipment and report any necessary repairs.
• Consult with the Head Chef regarding suggestions to improve quality.
• Perform any other duties requested by the Head Chef.

Health and Safety:

• Adhere to all health, sanitation, food safety rules and regulations.
• Report all potential and real hazards immediately.
• Possess solid knowledge of the kitchen's fire, emergency, and bomb procedures.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, dress, appropriate uniform, appearance, and conduct.
• Work safely, coordinating tasks to avoid harm or injury to oneself and others.
• Anticipate possible hazards and conditions to prevent mishaps.

Miscellaneous:

• Attend meetings and training required by the Head Chef.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organized working area, materials, and company property.
• Stay updated on and possess good knowledge of F&B promotions.
• Regularly check restaurant reservations.
• Accept a flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted food production.
• Continuously seek to enhance knowledge of their job function.
• Possess solid knowledge of restaurant fire, bomb, and emergency procedures.
• Understand restaurant health and safety policies and procedures.
• Be informed about restaurant corporate marketing and promotional programs.

Competency and Skills Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Proven experience as a chef.
• Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of best cooking practices.

Person Specification:

• Good grooming and professional outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrable experience of applying flair and innovation to create an overall customer experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by the business.

Salary
N150,000 - N160,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
16th November, 2023.