Culinary Manager at Sooyah Bistro

At Sooyah Bistro, we don’t just serve food—we serve joy, culture, and community. Whether you're a customer or a team member, you're part of something bigger—the Sooyah Fam. 

Our mission? To be the biggest and best Nigerian quick-service restaurant chain in the world. From just 2 locations in 2018 to 10 (and counting) in 2025, we’re on a global takeover—and we need superstars like YOU to make it happen!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Culinary Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Focus: Central Kitchen & Product Standardization

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Culinary Manager to oversee the operations of our central kitchen while driving recipe development, process standardization, and food quality across all outlets.
• This role is critical in ensuring consistency, innovation, and efficiency in how we prepare and serve our food.

Responsibilities
Central Kitchen Operations:

• Manage the daily activities of the central kitchen, ensuring timely and consistent meal production.
• Supervise kitchen staff and enforce food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment, safety protocols, and cleaning schedules.

Recipe Development & Standardization:

• Lead the development and standardization of key recipes, including suya spice, waffles, and crepes.
• Train kitchen teams on updated recipes and food prep procedures.
• Maintain quality control in collaboration with the QC team to ensure consistency and minimize waste.

Process Improvement & Documentation:

• Establish and document kitchen SOPs for food preparation, processing, and packaging.
• Set guidelines for the centralized processing of produce, meats, and semi-finished goods.
• Recommend kitchen layout improvements and standardize tools and equipment across branches.

Product & Regulatory Coordination:

• Consult on and implement new product recipes aligned with customer preferences.
• Lead NAFDAC approval processes for new or updated food items.
• Prepare regular reports on kitchen performance, product testing, and recipe updates.

Requirements

• BSc / HND in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related field is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a high-volume kitchen, QSR, or food production environment.
• Strong knowledge of culinary operations, food safety, and recipe management.
• Proven skills in team leadership, training, and kitchen workflow optimization.
• Experience with food standardization and regulatory approvals (e.g., NAFDAC) is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance bonuses based on KPIs
• Opportunity to shape product standards and kitchen operations at scale
• A collaborative team and culture that values creativity, quality, and growth

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online