Chinese Food Chef at Lifemate Nigeria Limited

Lifemate Nigeria Limited is a professional furniture multinational corporation with 14 outlets distributed across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Warri and with core competencies in different types of furniture, like kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, bedroom furniture, hotel furniture, office furniture, dining set, light fittings, jacuzzi, steam box, shower cubicles, outdoor rattan products, interior decoration and so on.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chinese Food Chef

Location: Opebi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• A Chinese food residence chef is responsible for planning, preparingand cooking authentic, high-quality Chinese meals tailored to the preferences of the household, often with a focus on nutrition, varietyand dietary needs. Unlike restaurant chefs, they work in a private home, managing the kitchen and inventory

Key Responsibilities
Here is a detailed job description based on typical responsibilities and requirements:

• Cook a variety of authentic Chinese dishes (e.g., Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Dim Sum) tailored to the family's tastes, including lunch, dinnerand snacks.
• Develop weekly menus, ensuring a balance of flavors, nutritional value
• Maintain inventory levels and manage kitchen budgets.
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness, hygiene and organization in the kitchen, following all food safety standards
• Plate and serve meals, ranging from casual family dining to formal dinner parties.
• Proper care and usage of, for instance, work stations, steamersand rice cookers.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience (usually 3-5+ years) as a Chinese chef, preferably with experience in high-end, private or luxury residential settings.
• In-depth knowledge of traditional Chinese cooking techniques (stir-frying, steaming, braising, roasting).
• Ability to create both traditional and modern, innovativeor fusion dishes.
• High-level organizational skills, with the ability to work independently to manage all aspects of the kitchen.
• Good communication skills to discuss meal preferences with the household, often in English.

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2026.