About the Role
Culture Kitchen, a vibrant cultural-themed restaurant located in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, is looking for a meticulous Quality Control Officer to join our dynamic team. Celebrated for our authentic Eastern Nigerian (Igbo) cuisine and immersive village-in-Lagos atmosphere, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier culinary experiences and traditional hospitality. In this role, you will play a crucial part in upholding our rigorous food safety, hygiene, and service standards, ensuring every guest enjoys a flawless cultural dining experience from our kitchen to their table.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor and inspect food preparation processes to ensure strict adherence to recipe standards, hygiene, and food safety regulations.
- Conduct daily quality checks on raw ingredients, packaging, and finished dishes before they are served to guests.
- Supervise kitchen and floor operations to identify any deviations in taste, presentation, or service quality and implement immediate corrective actions.
- Maintain comprehensive logs of quality audits, temperature checks, and waste management reports.
- Collaborate closely with the head chef and restaurant management to train kitchen staff on best practices in food handling and quality assurance.
- Address customer feedback and complaints regarding food quality promptly and professionally.
- Minimum of OND, HND, or B.Sc in Food Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Microbiology, or a related field.
- At least 1 to 3 years of proven experience in quality control or food safety within the hospitality, restaurant, or food processing industry.
- In-depth knowledge of HACCP principles, food hygiene, and safety standards in Nigeria.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent observational and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities to work effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure restaurant environment.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Staff meals and discounts on our authentic regional delicacies.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a fast-growing restaurant brand.
- A vibrant, culturally rich, and supportive work environment in the heart of Lekki.