About the Role
Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited, a premier hospitality consulting firm incorporated in 2009, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at our client hotels. In this critical leadership role, you will elevate the standard of hospitality and leisure by spearheading kitchen operations, driving profitability, and delivering exceptional dining experiences across all guest touchpoints in Lagos, Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and supervise all daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely, efficient meal preparation and consistent culinary quality.
- Design, develop, and update profitable menus for fine dining restaurants, room service, banquets, and special events.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate kitchen staff while fostering a culture of teamwork, discipline, and professional growth.
- Control food and labor costs, minimize wastage, monitor inventory, and manage kitchen budgets effectively.
- Ensure strict compliance with health, hygiene, food safety standards, and proper equipment maintenance protocols.
- Collaborate closely with the General Manager and Food and Beverage teams to resolve guest feedback and achieve business objectives.
- Proven professional experience as an Executive Chef within the hospitality industry.
- Exceptional culinary skills with a strong background in menu development and food-cost control.
- Strong administrative capabilities including the ability to read, write, and manage recipes, requisitions, inventory records, and kitchen documentation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and kitchen sanitation standards.
- Outstanding leadership, staff management, and communication skills under high-pressure environments.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a leading hospitality consulting brand.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment in Lagos.