About the Role
Wertvoll Consulting Services, a premier hospitality consulting firm headquartered in Lekki, Lagos, is recruiting on behalf of our esteemed client, Blue Apple Hotel. Located in Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, the hotel is seeking a talented and service-driven Kitchen Chef to join its dynamic culinary team. If you have a passion for gastronomy and a commitment to operational excellence, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in a thriving hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead daily food preparation, cooking, and overall kitchen operations to ensure top-tier quality and presentation.
- Maintain strict menu consistency, portion control, and recipe adherence across all hotel dining outlets.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards within the kitchen environment.
- Manage kitchen inventory, monitor stock levels, and minimize food wastage to optimize operational profitability.
- Collaborate with management to design innovative menus that cater to diverse guest preferences and dietary requirements.
- Supervise, train, and mentor junior kitchen staff to foster a culture of teamwork, discipline, and high performance.
- Proven professional experience working as a Kitchen Chef, Sous Chef, or in a similar culinary leadership role.
- Relevant culinary school certification, degree, or equivalent professional training.
- In-depth knowledge of local and international cuisines, food safety regulations, and kitchen management practices.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.
- Exceptional organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
- Must reside in or be willing to commute to Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the hospitality industry.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.