About the Role
Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited is a premier hospitality consultancy dedicated to elevating standards across Nigeria's leisure and hotel sector. We are currently recruiting a talented and dedicated Chef to manage all culinary operations for our partner hotel located in Bonny Island, Rivers State. If you are passionate about gastronomy and operational excellence, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and menu execution for breakfast, lunch, dinner, room service, and special events.
- Develop attractive, commercially viable menus and introduce innovative dishes to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to strict discipline, proper grooming, and high culinary standards.
- Enforce rigorous food hygiene, safety regulations, and sanitation protocols, including HACCP standards and FIFO stock rotation.
- Monitor food costs, manage portion control, minimize kitchen wastage, and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Collaborate effectively with the Hotel Manager, F&B Supervisor, Storekeeper, and Maintenance team to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Prepare comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly reports on kitchen production, stock levels, wastage, and staff performance.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of professional culinary experience in a reputable hotel, resort, or restaurant setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in menu planning, food cost control, and kitchen team leadership.
- In-depth knowledge of local and international cuisines, food safety laws, and kitchen sanitation standards.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
- Relevant culinary school certification or professional training is highly desirable.
- Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a leading hospitality consultancy.
- Accommodation and logistical support commensurate with the Bonny Island location.