Head Chef at Kalina Atelier Limited

Kalina Atelier Limited is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• Lead kitchen operations by overseeing food preparation, maintaining culinary standards, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring efficient coordination with front-of-house to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise chefs, cooks, kitchen assistants, and stewards during all shifts.
• Plan menus with executive chef, develop recipes, and ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portioning.
• Conduct pre-service briefings to align the kitchen team on daily specials, service expectations, and reservations.
• Monitor food quality, hygiene, and safety standards in compliance with health regulations.
• Coordinate closely with front-of-house to ensure smooth service flow and timely order delivery.
• Minimize waste and optimize kitchen efficiency.
• Enforce SOPs, cleanliness standards, and opening/closing kitchen procedures.
• Handle kitchen-related issues, including staff performance, equipment concerns, and food quality feedback.
• Prepare reports on kitchen performance, food costs, staffing, and operational challenges.

Requirements & Competencies

• Minimum of HND or relevant culinary certification.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a restaurant, hotel, or premium hospitality setting.
• Strong leadership, team management, and decision-making skills.
• Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Creativity and passion for food innovation and presentation.
• Flexible schedule with strong kitchen presence.

Salary
N70,000 - N150,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
21st April, 2026.

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