Lead Chef - Surulere at Eden Life Inc.

Eden Life Inc is a tech-enabled service that puts your home's chores on autopilot. At Eden, our mission is to 10x the quality of life in Africa by automating chores so they never have to bother about them again. To do this, we start in our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization. You are welcome at Eden for who you are, no matter where you come from or what you look like. Our services are for everyone, and so is our workplace.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Chef 

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time 

Job Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations in our food outlet.
• The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and the ability to ensure high-quality food preparation and service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Execute food preparation and cooking processes, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Assist in menu planning and development based on customer feedback from your location
• Manage and track inventory of produce supplies, including ordering supplies and minimizing waste/B&D.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, complying with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure accurate receiving and cooking parameters (receiving and cooking temperature and quality & quantity confirmation) are adhered to.
• Ensure all inventory books are kept up to date by close of business daily.
• Supervise all staff at your location assigned to ensure effective daily operations.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and efficient work atmosphere.
• This includes ensuring high standards of personal and PPE hygiene of themselves and other kitchen/cleaning staff
• Work with store associate to assign cleaning responsibilities to everyone including yourself

Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP) or Chef de Partie (CDP) with at least 1 year in a similar role.
• Strong culinary skills with a thorough understanding of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work in a rotation with another Lead Chef.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

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