Private Chef at The Place (Smackers Limited)

The Place - We are a fast growing, world class, and dynamic, multi-billion Nigerian conglomerates, established and managed by a team of professionals with decades of management consulting and accounting experience/ training from Arthur Andersen (now KPMG in Nigeria). We are a profitable player in the QSR sector of the Hospitality industry in Nigeria with great prospects and staff strength of over 1000 employees. Currently, our operations span across 17 locations in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria, with rapid expansion plans to penetrate more locations in the short to medium term.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Private Chef

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a professional and experienced Private Chef to prepare meals in a private home according to their preferences and dietary needs.
• The Private Chef will be responsible for shopping for ingredients, planning menus, preparing and serving meals, and cleaning up afterwards.
• Our ideal candidate should have professional training in culinary arts and substantial experience in the food service industry.
• The ideal should have a passion for cooking, be creative, and be able to prepare a variety of cuisines.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Prepare meals according to preferences and dietary needs
• Create customized menus for family
• Shop for high-quality, fresh ingredients
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized, ensuring all food safety regulations are adhered to.
• Store and dispose of food properly to reduce waste and comply with health regulations

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a Private Chef or similar role
• Must be an akwa ibom indigine
• Experience with menu planning
• Knowledge of different types of cuisine
• Excellent cooking skills with attention to detail
• Ability to adapt recipes to accommodate special dietary needs
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Must be willing to work in Lekki, Lagos.

Salary
N350,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2025.

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

Note: Candidates who do not meet the above criteria need not apply.