Head Chef (Hospitality Company) at Bluepeak Consulting

BluePeak HR Services is a trusted Human Resources consulting firm delivering recruitment and personnel management solutionsto organizations across diverse industries in Nigeria. With manyyears of proven experience, we partner with businesses to build high-performing teams and implement sustainable HR practices that drive growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Chef (Hospitality Company) 

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary 

• The Head Chef will be responsible for the overall management of the kitchen operations.
• The role requires a highly experienced culinary professional with strong leadership skills and at least 10 years of hands-on experience preparing both Nigerian and continental dishes.
• The Head Chef will ensure food quality, consistency, hygiene, cost control, and timely delivery of meals while leading and developing the kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations
• Plan and supervise food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Ensure consistency in taste, portioning, and presentation of all menu items.
• Coordinate kitchen activities to support restaurant service and events.
• Design, review, and update menus featuring Nigerian and continental cuisines.
• Develop recipes, portion controls, and standard cooking procedures.
• Introduce new dishes and seasonal menu offerings to drive customer satisfaction and sales.
• Ensure menu alignment with customer preferences and business objectives.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Enforce proper handling, storage, and preparation of food items.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Control food costs, minimize wastage, and optimize kitchen resources.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely requisition of kitchen supplies.
• Collaborate with procurement and store teams to ensure quality ingredients.
• Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff
• Plan and execute menus for events, banquets, and special functions.
• Coordinate kitchen logistics for large-scale events and offsite catering where applicable.
• Work closely with the General Manager and other department heads.
• Prepare kitchen reports on food cost, menu performance, and operational challenges.
• Support management initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ hands-on experience as a Chef, with significant experience in a senior or Head Chef role.
• Proven expertise in Nigerian and continental cuisines.
• Formal culinary training or certification is an added advantage.
• Experience working in a high-volume hospitality environment (restaurant, hotel, event centre, or catering firm).
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices.

Application Closing Date
12th Feburary, 2026.