Kitchen Manager at Bakangizo Pharmacy & Stores

Bakangizo Pharmacy and Stores is a proudly Nigerian, multi-service retail brand committed to meeting the everyday needs of our customers through quality products, excellent service, and community-focused operations. We operate a unique combination of businesses under one roof, making us a convenient and trusted destination for families and individuals alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Kitchen Manager

Location: Jahi, Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a hardworking and creative Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team. This is a senior position for someone who is serious about food, sales, and management.

Key Resposibilities

• Supervise and motivate all chefs in the central kitchen.
• Plan, design, and improve meals that are delicious, attractive, and fast selling.
• Grow our customer base by creating new and exciting menu items.
• Ensure all meals meet and exceed sales targets.
• Oversee preparation and distribution of meals to all 4 branches daily.
• Make sure stock never runs out and ingredients are always available.
• Enforce kitchen rules, hygiene, and safety regulations at all times.
• Accurately cost meals to avoid overpricing or underpricing.
• Train, mentor, and discipline chefs to maintain high standards.
• Monitor portion sizes, food quality, and presentation.
• Control waste and reduce food costs without lowering quality.
• Work with management to set weekly/monthly sales goals and achieve them.
• Introduce new profitable meals regularly and remove slow-selling items.
• Keep detailed records of stock, purchases, sales, and kitchen performance.
• Make sure equipment and tools are well maintained and in good working order.
• Stay updated with food trends and bring fresh ideas into the kitchen.
• Solve kitchen problems quickly and keep workflow smooth.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor Degree with 6-8 years work experience.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Experience running a busy, high-pressure kitchen.
• Ability to create meals customers love.
• Knowledge of food costing, pricing, and portion control.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Hardworking, disciplined, and able to meet tough targets.

Salary
N180,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.