County Support Consulting is a business consulting agency that provides expert advice to business owners worldwide. Our team of experienced consultants has been involved in the acquisition of properties worth billions of dollars around the world. We maintain strategic partnerships with key industry leaders to ensure that our clients receive the best possible advice and support.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and skilled Head Chef to lead our kitchen team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, including menu planning, food preparation, and staff management.
• The Head Chef will ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently, safely, and profitably, while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Planning and Development: Create and implement new menus, specials, and promotions to drive sales and increase customer satisfaction.
• Kitchen Operations: Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and manage a team of chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff to ensure that the kitchen is adequately staffed and that staff are motivated and productive.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Ensure that the kitchen operates in accordance with food safety and hygiene regulations, and that all staff are trained in food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Inventory Management: Manage kitchen inventory, including ordering supplies, managing stock levels, and minimizing waste.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Manage kitchen budgets, including labor costs, food costs, and overheads, to ensure that the kitchen operates profitably.
• Customer Service: Ensure that customers receive excellent service, and that their expectations are met or exceeded.
• Quality Control: Ensure that food is prepared to the highest standards of quality, presentation, and flavor.

Requirements

• Culinary Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality establishment.
• Leadership Skills: Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, customers, and suppliers.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, and the ability to implement and maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Time Management: Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Creativity: Creativity and innovation in menu planning, food presentation, and kitchen operations.

Salary
N300,000 - N500,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2024.