Owens and Xley Consults is a recruitment firm based in Lagos that offers business advisory and consulting services to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Sous Chef
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef to create menu items and meal designs
- Ensure that all kitchen stations and equipment are clean, organized and sanitized
- Assist the Head Chef in the administration and training of new kitchen staff
- Implement effective budgeting and planning strategies to minimize waste
- Supervise and manage the cooks and stewards
- Ensure that food is prepared in a safe and sanitary manner, in compliance with local and state health codes.
- Monitor kitchen cleanliness and ensure that all equipment are properly maintained
- Assist in training staff on proper food handling and safety practices and ensure that they are followed consistently.
- Ensure food quality and standards are maintained for all dishes created
- Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies and place orders as needed.
- Ensure that kitchen supplies are fresh and of high quality
- Ensure proper food temperature when cooking and FIFO storage afterwards
- Provide supportive leadership to kitchen staff throughout food service
- Consistently adhere to personal hygiene standards, with 100% compliance in wearing appropriate protective gear, including hairnets, gloves, and aprons, as well as maintaining clean andwell-groomed appearance
- Take charge of kitchen opening and closing
- Perform any other task assigned.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND qualification with 3 - 12 years work experience.
Technical Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices
- Hands-on experience with planning menus and meal preparation
- Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
- Experience in managing inventories and stocktaking
- Knowledge on kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Great creative and innovative thinking skills
- Good communication skills
- Effective staff coordination and delegation
- Good problem-solving abilities.
Attitude:
- Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers
- Ability to manage and coordinate a team in a fast-paced work environment
- Must have a forward-thinking attitude
- Must be detail oriented
- Must be committed and dependable
- Must always appear clean and tidy
- Must be calm and organized
- Must be professional in attitude and appearance
- Must be a good team player
- Must possess good judgement
- Must possess strong emotional intelligence.
Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 / month.
Application Closing Date
10th May, 2025.
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