About the Role
Cedar Grillz & Lounge is a contemporary food and lifestyle destination offering delicious meals, premium grills, refreshing drinks, and a relaxed lounge experience. We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled African Cuisine Chef to join our culinary team in Lagos. In this role, you will own the African section of the kitchen, preparing authentic Nigerian and wider African dishes at a refined, restaurant standard. You will honour traditional flavours and techniques while delivering the polish, consistency, and presentation expected of a world-class hospitality brand.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare a full range of Nigerian and African dishes including soups, swallows, various rice recipes, pepper soup, asun, and regional specialities with authentic taste and modern plating.
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to design, test, and refine the African menu, daily specials, and event menus.
- Maintain standardised recipe cards and oversee food preparation, including stocks, stews, and essential mise en place ahead of service.
- Enforce strict food safety, allergen control, and hygiene standards while actively controlling portions, yield, and kitchen wastage.
- Train, mentor, and share culinary knowledge with the wider kitchen and floor service teams.
- Minimum of SSCE/WAEC/NECO with credits in English and Mathematics, paired with a certificate or diploma in Professional Cookery or Catering.
- Preferred OND, HND, or degree in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts.
- Mandatory possession of a Food Safety & Hygiene certificate and Allergen Awareness training.
- 4 to 6 years of professional experience cooking Nigerian and African cuisine, with at least 2 years served in a Chef de Partie or Lead Cook capacity.
- Demonstrated expertise across multiple regional Nigerian cuisines, with a portfolio of your signature dishes.
- Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
- Official chef uniforms provided.
- Opportunities for professional growth and culinary development within a growing lifestyle brand.
- Dynamic, creative, and supportive work environment.