Chef - Chinese Cook at Yimei Nigeria Limited

Yimei Nigeria Limited is a hospitality and hotel management company operating as part of the broader Yimei Group, an international hotel chain focused on the fast-growing African market. The company specializes in hotel development, management, and franchising, offering a range of accommodation options from budget to upscale through its various hotel brands.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chef - Chinese Cook

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of authentic Chinese dishes, including Sichuan, Cantonese, Hunan, and other regional specialties.
• Develop and update Chinese menu offerings based on customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure all meals are prepared consistently to high quality standards.
• Supervise kitchen operations during food preparation and service.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor food inventory and coordinate with the procurement team for timely replenishment of ingredients.
• Minimize food waste while ensuring cost-effective kitchen operations.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and preservation of food items.

Requirements

• 3–5 years' proven experience as a Chinese Chef in a reputable hotel or Chinese restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Chinese cooking techniques, sauces, ingredients, and presentation.
• Ability to prepare a wide variety of Chinese dishes from scratch.
• Experience with wok cooking, dim sum, noodles, stir-fries, soups, roasted dishes, and seafood preparation is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Culinary certification or relevant hospitality qualification is an added advantage.

Skills:

• Excellent Chinese culinary skills
• Menu planning and recipe development
• Inventory and cost control
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Team leadership
• Effective communication
• Creativity and innovation in food preparation

Application Closing Date
16th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: oluwaseyi.agunbiade@yiwill.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.