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 talented and creative Sous Chef with a strong focus on Pastry and Intercontinental cuisine to join our dynamic kitchen team. In this full-time, shift-based role, you will spend the majority of your time elevating our bakery and dessert offerings while providing vital support to the Head Chef across our intercontinental menu, ensuring exceptional culinary standards and memorable guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the pastry, bakery, and dessert section, dedicating 60-70 percent of your time to crafting exceptional breads, cakes, pastries, and signature African-inspired desserts.
- Support the preparation and execution of intercontinental dishes including pastas, sauces, seafood, and salads.
- Act as the Head Chef's deputy, successfully running the kitchen and maintaining operational flow in their absence.
- Enforce strict quality, plating, portion control, and allergen standards across both pastry and hot kitchen sections.
- Manage inventory, minimize waste, and oversee cost-effective stock control for the pastry department.
- Maintain uncompromising food safety, hygiene, and HACCP protocols throughout the kitchen.
- Contribute to ongoing recipe documentation, staff training, and brand growth initiatives.
- Minimum of OND, HND, or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Pastry and Baking, Hospitality, or Catering; a Bachelor's degree or international pastry diploma is an advantage.
- Must possess valid Food Safety and Hygiene certificates alongside Allergen Awareness credentials.
- 4 to 6 years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 2 years specializing in advanced pastry alongside solid intercontinental cooking expertise.
- Must present a strong, demonstrable portfolio of previous pastry and dessert work.
- Proven leadership capabilities with prior experience supervising kitchen staff and deputising for head chefs.
- Ability to thrive in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment involving long standing hours and heat.
- Competitive salary reflective of your culinary expertise and leadership capabilities.
- Staff uniforms provided.
- Opportunity to work in a vibrant, growing lifestyle brand with career advancement prospects in Abuja's hospitality scene.