About the Role
Cedar Grillz & Lounge is a contemporary food and lifestyle destination in Gwarinpa, Abuja, offering delicious meals, premium grills, and a relaxed lounge experience. We are seeking a visionary Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, maintain uncompromising culinary standards, and help scale our brand nationally and internationally. If you have a passion for exceptional food and proven leadership experience, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and continually refresh the full menu, including signature grills, intercontinental dishes, and elevated African cuisine.
- Set and enforce strict standards for taste, temperature, portion control, plating, and overall consistency.
- Inspect every dish at the pass and manage ticket times efficiently during peak service hours.
- Lead, train, coach, and roster the kitchen team, conducting daily briefings to maintain high morale and performance.
- Control food costs, yields, waste management, and inventory in collaboration with the Store and Procurement Officer.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards across all kitchen operations.
- Maintain kitchen equipment readiness and support marketing initiatives with engaging food content.
- Minimum of an OND/HND or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or Catering (a degree or international culinary diploma is a strong advantage).
- Mandatory Food Safety and Hygiene certification, with HACCP Level 3 preferred.
- 6 to 8 years of professional kitchen experience, including at least 2 to 3 years in a Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef role.
- Proven expertise in grilling, intercontinental cuisine, and authentic Nigerian dishes.
- Strong capabilities in menu engineering, food costing, team development, and kitchen management.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Staff uniforms provided.
- Opportunity to shape the culinary identity of a growing lifestyle brand in Abuja.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.