Quality Control Lead 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: Quality Control Lead

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulations, and certifications
• Oversee the quality control processes to ensure the highest standards are met for all products.
• Lead, train, and mentor the QA team to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Coordinate and perform product testing to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, tests, and quality control activities.
• Prepare and present quality reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in quality assurance.
• Address complaints and feedback related to product quality, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, supply chain, and R&D teams to ensure customer requirements and expectations are met.

Qualifications

• HND / BSc in Food Science, Hospitality Management, Catering, or a related field with 2–4 years’ experience in kitchen operations, food production, or quality control within a food service environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality assurance practices is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, planning, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight production timelines.

Compensation, Scope of Work, and Benefits

• Salary: N200,000 - N250,000/ Month
• Days of Work: Monday – Saturday
• Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO).

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2026.

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