About the Role
HRLeverage Africa is recruiting an experienced Canteen Manager to direct the daily operations of a bustling corporate canteen in Nigeria. In this role, you will act as a key business unit leader, optimizing food production, managing budgets, and upholding the highest standards of culinary excellence and hygiene.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee end-to-end daily canteen operations including food production, service workflow, and quality control.
- Supervise, train, and manage shift schedules for kitchen and front-of-house staff, including chefs, cooks, stewards, and storekeepers.
- Monitor and control food costs, minimize waste, manage inventory usage, and drive budget efficiency.
- Handle procurement processes and build strategic relationships with reliable food suppliers and vendors.
- Ensure strict, uncompromising compliance with HACCP, public health, hygiene, and food safety standards.
- Prepare comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports detailing financial and performance analytics.
- Act as the primary liaison between corporate clients and canteen operations to guarantee high satisfaction levels.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in canteen, catering, restaurant, or hospitality operations management.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial budgeting, inventory control, procurement, and vendor management.
- Proven capability in leading and motivating large teams within high-volume food service environments.
- In-depth knowledge of HACCP guidelines and local Nigerian food safety regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and modern reporting tools.
- Prior experience serving as a Canteen Manager, Restaurant Manager, Catering Manager, or Hospitality Operations Manager.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within a leading African HR firm.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.