Sous Chef at Elvaridah Limited

At Elvaridah, we emphasize on the critical matters and prospects of organizations such as business growth, strategy, planning, marketing, structure, and people management across different industries. We help companies focus on the growth of their businesses while aligning costs with strategy. With our all-inclusive approach and expertise, we capture values across the boundaries of any organization. Elvaridah focuses on optimizing all the different parts of a business as a unit.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sous Chef 

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Kitchen / Culinary
Reports To: Executive Chef / Head Chef

Job Summary

• The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in the kitchen, assisting the Executive Chef in overseeing the daily culinary operations. 
• This position ensures consistent food quality, presentation, hygiene, and kitchen staff performance, contributing to an exceptional guest dining experience in the hotel.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff and activities to ensure efficiency and high standards.
• Ensure all food is prepared to specification and presented attractively.
• Monitor kitchen operations, including cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation procedures in accordance with hotel and regulatory standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving of food supplies in coordination with the Executive Chef.
• Help develop and test new menu items and contribute to food costing and pricing.
• Train, mentor, and support kitchen staff, promoting a positive and productive work environment.
• Step into the role of Executive Chef during their absence, maintaining continuity in kitchen leadership.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Events, F&B) to support hotel functions and banquets.
• Ensure timely service and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of culinary experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or sous chef role.
• Experience in a hotel or high-volume kitchen environment is preferred.
• Strong leadership, time management, and organisational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety standards, kitchen equipment, and culinary techniques.
• Creativity in menu development and problem-solving.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.
• Standing for long periods and working in high-heat areas.
• May require evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@elvaridah.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.