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 looking for a skilled and passionate Grill Master to own our indoor and open-air grill station, producing perfectly cooked signature items such as suya, barbecue, grilled fish, chicken, ribs, steaks, and sharing platters. In this role, you will deliver consistent flavor, precise doneness, and beautiful presentation while creating the visible theatre of the venue and helping scale our grill programme.
Key Responsibilities- Operate and control charcoal, gas, and open-flame grills to exact standards of doneness, color, and texture.
- Prepare signature grill items and impressive sharing platters with consistent presentation.
- Develop and document proprietary marinades, dry rubs, spice blends, glazes, and sauces.
- Butcher, trim, portion, and marinate proteins while effectively managing mise en place and prep levels.
- Inspect every grilled item for supreme quality before it leaves the pass.
- Control portions, yield, wastage, and fuel usage efficiently.
- Maintain strict fire safety, food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards at all times.
- Keep the grill station clean, organized, and inspection-ready throughout service.
- Support marketing initiatives with live grilling content and tasting moments.
- Minimum of SSCE/WAEC/NECO with credits in English and Mathematics, plus a certificate or diploma in Professional Cookery or Catering.
- Preferred OND or HND in Hospitality or Culinary Arts, alongside specialized grilling or butchery training.
- Required Food Safety & Hygiene certificate and Allergen Awareness certification.
- 4 to 6 years of professional grilling or barbecue experience, with at least 2 years serving as a lead grill cook or Grill Master.
- Strong knowledge of meat cuts, fire control, and both Nigerian and international barbecue styles.
- A professional portfolio of grilled dishes is strongly preferred.
- Uniform and protective gear provided by the establishment.
- Opportunity to work in a vibrant, fast-paced, and growing lifestyle destination.
- Competitive remuneration package based on experience.