Commis Chef at the Borough Lagos

The Borough Lagos - Nestled in the heart of Lagos, our boutique hotel offers unparalleled luxury and service. Whether you’re in Lagos working, relocating or traveling with your family, our boutique hotel will delight you with plush amenities with upscale décor. The Borough Lagos is already the trusted choice for the world’s leading corporations, international organizations, and discerning private clients who want to relax in the stylish comfort and feel of their own home while on a long or short stay in the Lagos area.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commis Chef

Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• 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.

Responsibilities 

• Help in the preparation and design of all food menus
• Produce high-quality plates both design and taste
• Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers
• Leads kitchen team in the chef's absence

Requirements

• BS Degree in Culinary science or related certificate would be a plus
• 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with industry’s best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.