Executive Chef at Elvaridah Limited | Jobs in Nigeria

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Chef

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Report to the General Manager

Job Description

• Uphold and champion the VISION / MISSION / CORE VALUES of the hotel
• The Executive Chef will be required to conduct his duties in a courteous, safe and efficient manner, in an ethical manner, in accordance with the company policies and procedures, ensuring that the highest level of service and communication is maintained.
• Achieve 35% food cost
• Coordinate, supervise and direct all aspects of the food production
• Ensure Meetings and banquet functions are well planned and well-coordinated. (The food aspect)
• Maintain profitable food operations, high quality products and timely service
• Develop and implement different theme nights for the hotel.
• Develop and implement a strategy for in-house marketing for Food
• Co-ordinate and ensure the maintenance of equipments
• Be innovative and creative.
• Prevent wastages, pilfering , theft and expiration of products
• Hold daily briefing with staff
• Effectively ensure kitchen mis en plac to ensure speedy delivery of orders
• Maintain re-order levels in the kitchen
• Work with the food and beverage manager to ensure smooth operation and effective communication.
• Ensure strict implementation of HACCP procedure
• Responsible for enhancing the quality of food that is presented to guests and making changes to respond to market place and guest needs
• Receiving all purchased food items and ensuring all purchased food items are of high quality.
• Carry out daily recording of sales and carry out daily audit of the kitchen
• Prepare weekly Food Flash Cost Reports
• Establish and enforce food specifications, proper storage at right temperature, portion control, recipes, and menu engineering
• Develop cost cards and a recipe cards for the hotel menu.
• Carry out regular checks with store manage on availability of items.
• Keeping up with variety and frequency of menu changes as will be anticipated by guests
• Responsible for ensuring strict kitchen hygiene standard
• Responsible for hiring, training and development of Kitchen staff. Ensure menu training for all food and beverage staff
• Responsible for the financial management of the department.
• Submit a monthly report to the general manager
• Carry out other duties as directed by the General Manager.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years experience.