Quality Control and Kitchen Supervisor 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 and Kitchen Supervisor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on outlet demand, bulk orders, and sales forecasts.
• Direct and oversee the daily activities of kitchen staff including cooks, chefs, and kitchen assistants.
• Assign tasks, monitor workflow, and ensure that kitchen operations run efficiently and in accordance with company standards.
• Supervise food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Coordinate kitchen schedules to ensure adequate staffing and smooth production flow.
• Monitor food preparation processes to ensure compliance with established quality standards and approved recipes.
• Inspect raw materials and ingredients to ensure freshness, quality, and proper storage.
• Conduct routine quality checks on food products before distribution to outlets, corporate clients, and takeout customers.
• Enforce strict adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene practices, and sanitation standards across the kitchen.
• Identify quality issues and implement corrective actions to maintain product standards.
• Train new kitchen staff on food preparation standards, hygiene practices, and operational procedures.
• Monitor kitchen inventory levels and coordinate with the inventory team to ensure adequate supply of ingredients.
• Oversee the proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment and report faults when necessary.
• Monitor kitchen output to ensure timely preparation and dispatch of food orders.
• Ensure that food prepared for restaurants, corporate clients, and events meets company quality standards.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections to identify and correct food safety or operational risks.
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies and relevant food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• HND / BSc in Food Science, Hospitality Management, Catering, or a related field.
• 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 per month
• Days of Work: Monday – Saturday
• Working Hours: Shift basis
• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage.

Application Closing Date
26th June, 2026.

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