Continental Chef at Premium Swiss Hotels and Resorts

Established in 2015, Premium Swiss Hotels & Resorts, boasts a specialized team in the hospitality industry, with experience spanning across 25 years. Our head office is located in Zurich – Switzerland, and our regional offices are: Cairo, Egypt – Middle East & North Africa; Abuja, Nigeria – West Africa; Nairobi, Kenya – East Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Continental Chef

Location: Amuwo Odofin, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job summary

• A Continental Chef prepares, cooks, and presents European-style cuisine (French, Italian, Mediterranean) to high standards, often working in hotels, restaurants, or private households.
• Key duties include menu planning, ingredient selection, managing food inventory, ensuring food safety compliance, and maintaining kitchen hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Preparation: Preparing, cooking, and presenting a wide variety of, appetizers, main courses, and desserts according to established recipes.
• Menu Innovation: Developing new recipes and refining existing ones to meet high-quality standards.
• Kitchen Operations: Overseeing kitchen staff, managing food costs, minimizing waste, and maintaining a clean and organized workstation.
• Stock Management: Monitoring inventory, ordering supplies, and inspecting raw materials for quality.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering strictly to health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Generally requires 3-10 years of experience as a professional chef, specifically in Continental cuisine.
• Education: A Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification is typically preferred.
• Skills: In-depth knowledge of various European cooking techniques, strong leadership abilities, and the capacity to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment.

Typical Work Environment:

• Hotels, resorts, fine-dining restaurants, or private households, often involving long, fast-paced shifts.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@premiumswisshotels-resorts.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.