Head Chef at Hospitality Groundworks

Hospitality Groundworks - Our client, a Restaurant in Lagos Island, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Our client is looking for competent and experienced Head Chef to support the Sous Chef in leading the kitchen. The head chef carries out and coordinates the organization, preparation, production, presentation and assures the high standard of culinary services offered to guests.

Responsibilities

Organizes and supervises food preparations in line with the occupancy and consumption forecasts
Prepares dishes and/or supervises preparation
Supervises the different sections of the kitchen: production of hot and cold dishes, dish washing etc.
In conjunction with the Sous Chef and F&B Manager, prepares the menus and à la carte choices
Oversees the whole work shift, ensures respect of the maximum waiting times defined by the brand, checks the presentation and temperature of dishes, etc.
Coordinates with restaurant serving staff in order to ensure smooth running service
Ensures that all information is duly passed on to the applicable departments
In conjunction with the Points of Sale Managers, coordinates the kitchen, restaurants and "Seminars and meetings" services
Supervises the staff restaurant and stewarding service
Keeps up-to-date with changes in culinary trends
Is actively involved in the local area to keep up-to-date with specific issues and needs
Ensures that the equipment and appliances under his/her responsibility are used correctly and kept in good condition by kitchen staff
Optimizes sales by meeting guests' wishes, while respecting brand guidelines
Manages stocks and supplies
Carries out inventories, inputs data and explains consumption differences