Restaurant Auditor at Sujimoto Holdings Limited

Sujimoto Group is Nigeria's foremost luxury real estate and hospitality brand, widely regarded as the Rolls Royce of luxury real estate in Africa. Founded by Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele, Sujimoto has delivered some of Nigeria's most iconic developments — including LeonardoBySujimoto, LucreziaBySujimoto, GiulianoBySujimoto, and the S-Hotel — across Ikoyi, Banana Island, and Abuja. The Group's hospitality arm, Sujimoto Residences, operates premium shortlet apartments that are consistently fully booked, alongside a restaurant and lounge, all built on the same philosophy that defines every Sujimoto product: we don't do things 10% better — we do things 10 times better. We are now expanding our hospitality team and looking for driven, high-standard professionals who are ready to build something exceptional with us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Restaurant Auditor

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for a driven, experienced Restaurant Auditor to own quality and compliance across our restaurant and lounge operations.
• You will not just inspect; you will build the systems, set the standards, lead the people, and make sure everything runs the way it should, every single time.

Responsibilities
Operational Auditing:

• Conduct scheduled and surprise audits across all restaurant and lounge operations — front-of-house, back-of-house, kitchen, and bar.
• Evaluate food safety, hygiene, portion control, wastage, stock rotation, and inventory management.
• Audit financial controls, including cash handling, POS reconciliation, and daily revenue reporting.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and deliver clear, prioritized corrective action plans.

SOP Development, Implementation & Compliance:

• Design and document comprehensive SOPs across all restaurant and lounge functions.
• Establish service standards, quality benchmarks, and performance metrics aligned with industry’s best practices.
• Actively monitor and enforce SOP adherence through regular audits and real-time floor observations.
• Ensure that no standard is theoretical — every SOP must be visible, understood, and consistently followed on the ground.

Team Training, Coaching & Skills Development:

• Lead onboarding and ongoing training of restaurant and lounge staff on all quality, hygiene, and service standards.
• Identify skills gaps across teams and develop targeted training plans to close them.
• Coach team leads and supervisors to enforce standards independently and build a culture of accountability.
• Ensure all staff certifications and food safety training are current and documented.

HSE Compliance:

• Conduct regular HSE audits covering kitchen equipment safety, fire safety, chemical handling, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with NAFDAC guidelines, applicable health regulations, and all relevant local authority requirements.
• Maintain HSE records, including inspection logs, incident reports, and corrective action registers.

Reporting:

• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risk ratings, and action plans for senior management.
• Maintain a live tracker of audit scores, corrective actions, and resolution status across all touchpoints.

What You Bring

• 4+ years in auditing or operations in hospitality / food service
• Experience in training and managing frontline teams
• Fast Service Restaurant experience is a strong advantage
• Relevant credentials: ISO 22000, HACCP, City & Guilds, NEBOSH, ISPON is an advantage
• Strong grasp of food safety, HACCP, and HSE principles
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, confident in leading people
• Proven track record in building and enforcing SOPs
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A fast-scaling brand with genuine career growth opportunities
• Real impact from day one — your work will shape how we operate
• A culture that rewards quality, ownership, and high standards.

Application Closing Date
4th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: iheomao@sujimotonig.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Note: If you thrive in fast-paced environments and turn sharp observations into real change, we want to hear from you.