Kitchen Supervisor at FFC and Foods Limited

FFC Eatery is a fast-growing Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand with multiple locations, specializing in delivering delicious, quality meals through dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services. We are passionate about great food, exceptional customer experience, and building a team that grows with us.

Our Vision: To become the most loved and trusted QSR brand in our communities by combining taste, speed, and service excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Kitchen Supervisor

Location: Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to ensure the smooth, efficient, and high-quality operation of our kitchen across all branches.
• The ideal candidate is not just a cook, but a leader, trainer, and systems enforcer who can maintain our speed and consistency during peak hours, minimize waste, and uphold strict food safety standards.
• You will be the critical link between management and the kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities
Daily Kitchen Operations & Quality Control:

• Oversee all kitchen activities during your shift, ensuring all meals are prepared, cooked, and presented according to FFC's strict recipes and standards.
• Conduct regular line checks to monitor portion control, food temperature, and overall quality.
• Ensure the kitchen is set up efficiently for each shift (mise en place) and broken down correctly.
• Guarantee compliance with environmental and health department regulations (HACCP principles).

Team Leadership & Training:

• Supervise, schedule, and motivate kitchen staff (cooks, prep assistants, cleaners).
• Train new hires on FFC recipes, cooking methods, plating, and safety procedures.
• Foster a culture of speed, cleanliness, and teamwork. Address performance issues promptly.

Inventory & Cost Management:

• Assist with daily and weekly inventory counts for food and packaging supplies.
• Monitor food waste and implement strategies to reduce it, directly impacting food cost.
• Report inventory needs to the Branch Manager to prevent stock-outs.

Safety & Sanitation:

• Enforce impeccable cleanliness and sanitation standards for all equipment and work areas.
• Ensure all staff adhere to personal hygiene protocols (uniforms, handwashing).
• Maintain proper storage of food items (FIFO - First In, First Out).

Administrative Duties:

• Complete and submit daily shift reports (waste logs, incident reports, equipment issues).
• Participate in monthly kitchen performance reviews.

Requirements & Skills

• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in a QSR or fast-paced kitchen, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of high-volume cooking, grilling, frying, and prep.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards (HACCP training is a major plus).
• Basic numeracy skills for inventory, portioning, and waste tracking.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership & Communication: Ability to direct a team clearly and calmly under pressure.
• Problem-Solver: Can troubleshoot a rush, a machine breakdown, or a quality issue on the spot.
• Reliability & Integrity: Punctual, trustworthy, and leads by example.
• High Stamina: Ability to stand for long hours and work in a hot, fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Salary: N80,000 - N150,000 monthly.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity for growth within a rapidly expanding restaurant group.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and other relevant documents to: fastfoodcourteatery@gmail.com using the job title as subject of the mail.