Head Chef at Mai Shayi Coffee Roasters Limited

Mai Shayi Coffee Roasters Limited is a premier specialty coffee brand in Nigeria, renowned for its end-to-end involvement in the coffee value chain. From cultivating Arabica coffee in Jos, Plateau state, to meticulous processing and batch-roasting, we promise an unparalleled coffee experience. As a forward-thinking company, our footprint extends from cafes in Lagos and Abuja to our two arabica coffee farms, a cooperative of 121 farmers, and a dedicated roastery supplying premium coffee for both retail and B2B avenues. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilties

• Oversee all the kitchen operations and make sure that food standards are adhered to.
• In charge of food cost and overhead cost controls.
• Ensure that all the food being sold are of good quality and fresh by regular monitoring on daily stock level and ordering patterns
• In charge of Trainings of the kitchen team on food production and quality.
• Ensure the highest level of hygiene is achieved in the kitchen through administering general cleaning and proper records.
• Guide in branch labor optimization
• Give clear and timely communication to the team.
• Ensure that all menu items are available for sale.

Key Accountabilties
Key Result Areas/ Key Performance Indicators (5-6 areas):

• Directs and supervises all the kitchen staff in the branch to ensure efficiency.
• Ensures that all costs are within acceptable budget by enforcing use of SOPS, recipes and proper bookkeeping.
• Ensure the highest level of hygiene in the kitchen by conducting regular food safety and hygiene audits.
• Training of cooks and stewards in relation to set standards and policies.
• Communicate to his/her supervisor on kitchen operations, guest feedback, food quality concerns and any operational challenges.
• Ensure that quality food is produced using the correct recipe and on time.
• Ensure that all menu items are available for sale, while taking into account the freshness and order levels.
• Ensuring guest satisfaction by guiding the kitchen team on quality and timely food production.
• Train the new members in steward departments on correct usage of detergents.

Performance Indicators (3-5 indicators)

• Margins
• FBP (Food, Beverage & Packaging)
• Food safety
• Staff Training
• Integrity.

Job Specifications
Special Conditions of the Employment:

• The person should have a Certificate or Diploma in Food and Beverage Production or equivalent of the same from a recognized institution.
• Have knowledge on cost management system.
• Should have high culinary skills.

Qualifications:

• High leadership qualities and ability to work well with other team members.
• Must be able to work under pressure and with minimum supervision
• Must be able to communicate regularly to his/her supervisors and the team under him/her.
• Attention to details and satisfying guests demands
• Have a plan for his/her kitchen in business dynamics.

Experience:

• The person should have 2 - 3 years of kitchen management experience in running an ala carte kitchen.
• Be competent in kitchen management.
• Be conversant with menu development and dedicated to systems and procedures.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: chris@maishayicoffee.com; copy kayode@maishayicoffee.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.