About the Role
YellowDoor Hotels is a premier boutique hotel chain located in Abuja, Nigeria, offering luxurious accommodations and exceptional dining experiences for business and leisure travelers. Our signature multi-functional restaurant and bar, The Living Room, celebrates rich local cuisine and dynamic regional flavors. We are currently seeking a talented and dedicated Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our vibrant culinary team and help elevate our dining standards to new heights.
Key Responsibilities- Run rotating kitchen sections efficiently for both restaurant a la carte and high-volume event service.
- Prepare, cook, and plate all dishes strictly to agreed recipes, exceptional quality, and rapid ticket-time standards.
- Maintain assigned stations to pristine levels of cleanliness, organization, and stock readiness before every service.
- Monitor portion control, track stock shortages diligently, and actively minimize avoidable kitchen waste.
- Coach, mentor, and supervise 3 to 4 junior cooks to improve their prep techniques and strict kitchen hygiene standards.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of proven professional experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar culinary role.
- Demonstrated expertise in recipe execution, visual plating consistency, and peak-period service management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene, safety regulations, and effective section stock control.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of supervising and developing junior kitchen staff.
- Relevant culinary training, certification, or formal hospitality education is considered a strong advantage.
- Competitive monthly base pay commensurate with your culinary expertise and professional background.
- Opportunity to work in a prestigious boutique hotel environment within the heart of Abuja.
- Continuous professional development through mentorship and hands-on culinary leadership opportunities.
- Collaborative and dynamic kitchen culture that celebrates local Nigerian cuisine and regional flavors.