Sous Chef at Owens & Xley Consulting

Owens and Xley Consults is a recruitment firm based in Lagos that offers business advisory and consulting services to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sous Chef 

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef to create menu items and meal designs
• Ensure that all kitchen stations and equipment are clean, organized and sanitized
• Assist the Head Chef in the administration and training of new kitchen staff
• Implement effective budgeting and planning strategies to minimize waste
• Supervise and manage the cooks and stewards
• Ensure that food is prepared in a safe and sanitary manner, in compliance with local and state health codes.
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness and ensure that all equipment are properly maintained
• Assist in training staff on proper food handling and safety practices and ensure that they are followed consistently.
• Ensure food quality and standards are maintained for all dishes created
• Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies and place orders as needed.
• Ensure that kitchen supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensure proper food temperature when cooking and FIFO storage afterwards
• Provide supportive leadership to kitchen staff throughout food service
• Consistently adhere to personal hygiene standards, with 100% compliance in wearing appropriate protective gear, including hairnets, gloves, and aprons, as well as maintaining clean andwell-groomed appearance
• Take charge of kitchen opening and closing
• Perform any other task assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND qualification with 3 - 12 years work experience.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and meal preparation
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Experience in managing inventories and stocktaking
• Knowledge on kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Great creative and innovative thinking skills
• Good communication skills
• Effective staff coordination and delegation
• Good problem-solving abilities.

Attitude:

• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers
• Ability to manage and coordinate a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Must have a forward-thinking attitude
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be committed and dependable
• Must always appear clean and tidy
• Must be calm and organized
• Must be professional in attitude and appearance
• Must be a good team player
• Must possess good judgement
• Must possess strong emotional intelligence.

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2025.