Head Chef at Casalavoro Limited

Casalavoro Limited, a hospitality company, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Maitama, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Qualifications
Education:

• Culinary Degree or Diploma: A degree from a recognized culinary school is often preferred. Some chefs may also have a degree in hospitality management.
• Food Safety Certification: Certification in food safety and sanitation, such as ServSafe, is often required.

Experience:

• Proven Exaperience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef: Typically, 5 - 10 years of progressive experience in a professional kitchen, with at least a few years in a leadership role.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Culinary Techniques: Mastery of cooking techniques, knife skills, and food presentation.
• Menu Development: Experience in creating and designing menus that are both creative and cost-effective.
• Food Cost Management: Ability to manage food costs, inventory, and suppliers effectively.

Certifications (Optional):

• Advanced Certifications: Such as a sommelier certification if the position requires wine knowledge.

Requirements:
Leadership and Management:

• Team Management: Strong leadership skills to manage kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen assistants.
• Training and Development: Ability to train and mentor staff, ensuring high standards of cooking and kitchen operations.
• Conflict Resolution: Capable of handling conflicts within the team and managing staff dynamics.

Communication Skills:

• Clear Communication: Excellent communication skills to coordinate with kitchen staff, front-of-house team, and management.
• Customer Interaction: Occasionally interact with customers, especially in fine dining establishments, to gather feedback or present special dishes.

Attention to Detail:

• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.

Cultural Fit:

• Passion for Cooking: A genuine passion for food and cooking, with a commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Creativity and Innovation:

• Menu Innovation: Ability to create new dishes and adapt to food trends, while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Plating and Presentation: An eye for detail in food presentation to ensure that dishes are visually appealing.

Operational Excellence:

• Inventory Management: Efficiently manage inventory, order supplies, and minimize waste.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Strong understanding of budgeting, controlling food costs, and maximizing profit margins.

Work Environment:

• Stamina and Physical Endurance: Ability to work long hours, often in a high-pressure environment.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to different kitchen environments and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 Monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 30th September, 2024.