Continental Chef at Firewood Rice Nigeria

At Firewood Rice Nigeria, we don’t just serve meals - we serve memories. With a deep-rooted love for authentic Nigerian dishes, we’ve built a brand that delivers comfort, flavor, and joy to our customers across Lagos. Our energetic team is the secret sauce behind our success, and we’re growing fast! If you love food, innovation, and working in a vibrant, forward-thinking environment, we want you with us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Continental Chef

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute continental dishes with a focus on quality, presentation, and taste.
• Develop and improve recipes, ensuring alignment with company standards and customer preferences.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff in continental cuisine techniques.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including preparation, cooking, plating, and serving of continental dishes.
• Monitor ingredient quality and stock levels to ensure consistency and minimize wastage.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager and procurement team to ensure timely availability of ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Implement portion control and presentation standards to maintain consistency across all outlets.
• Create prep lists, production schedules, and coordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure smooth operations.
• Develop seasonal and special menus, incorporating new dishes to enhance customer experience.
• Conduct quality checks on all dishes before they leave the kitchen.
• Monitor kitchen equipment, report maintenance issues, and ensure proper usage.
• Participate in cost management by analyzing food costs, minimizing wastage, and optimizing resources.
• Respond to customer feedback related to continental dishes and make improvements as needed.
• Any other duties assigned by management to support kitchen operations and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience as a Continental Chef or in a similar role in a professional kitchen.
• Proven knowledge of continental cuisine, techniques, and international cooking standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation standards, and food hygiene practices.

Compensation, Scope of Work, and Benefits

• Salary: N200,000 - N250,000 per month
• Days of Work: Monday – Saturday
• Working Hours: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage
• Daily Lunch Provided.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: firewoodjollofcareers@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.