Job Description
Role Overview
Our client is about to launch a premium Wellness Eatery in Lagos designed to deliver nutritious, great-tasting meals that support healthy living, productivity, and lifestyle wellness.
The Company is seeking an exceptional Business Manager who is:
⪠A professionally trained Chef
⪠Equipped with formal education in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Science
⪠Commercially savvy with strong entrepreneurial drive
⪠Passionate about building and co-owning a high-growth wellness food brand & chain
This is not just an operational role—it is a founding leadership opportunity with vested equity tied to performance, growth, and long term commitment.
Key Responsibilities
1.
Business & Strategic Leadership
⪠Co-lead the launch, positioning, and growth strategy of the wellness eatery.
⪠Drive revenue generation, profitability, and cost optimization.
⪠Develop scalable business models, pricing structures, and expansion plans.
⪠Monitor financial performance, prepare budgets, forecasts, and reports.
⪠Identify partnerships with gyms, corporates, health practitioners, and wellness communities.
2.
Culinary & Nutritional Excellence
⪠Design and continuously refine a nutritionally balanced, commercially viable menu.
⪠Ensure meals align with wellness goals such as weight management, energy, immunity, and lifestyle health.
⪠Standardize recipes, portion control, calorie counts, and ingredient sourcing.
⪠Lead food innovation, seasonal menus, and special dietary programs (vegan, keto, gluten-free, etc.).
⪠Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards in Nigeria.
3.
Restaurant Operations Management
⪠Oversee daily restaurant operations, kitchen production, and service quality.
⪠Recruit, train, and manage kitchen and front-line teams.
⪠Implement SOPs for service delivery, quality assurance, and customer experience.
⪠Manage inventory, vendor relationships, and supply chain efficiency.
⪠Ensure compliance with Lagos State health, safety, and business regulations.
4.
Brand, Customer Experience & Growth
⪠Shape the brand identity and wellness positioning of the eatery.
⪠Deliver a premium customer experience that drives loyalty and repeat business.
⪠Collaborate on marketing campaigns, digital presence, and community engagement.
⪠Analyse customer feedback, sales trends, and performance metrics to improve offerings.
5
. Others
⪠Act as a strategic thought partner to the founder/investors.
⪠Demonstrate long-term commitment aligned with equity vesting milestones.
⪠Champion a mission-driven culture centred on health, excellence, and innovation.
Requirements
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Education
⪠Professional culinary training from a recognized culinary institution.
⪠Degree or certified training in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or related field
(required).
Experience
⪠5–10+ years in restaurant, hospitality, or food business leadership.
⪠Proven experience in healthy food concepts, wellness brands, or nutrition-focused kitchens.
⪠Demonstrated success in restaurant startup, turnaround, or growth environments is highly desirable.
Core Competencies
Business & Leadership
⪠Strong entrepreneurial mindset with ownership mentality.
⪠Financial acumen in P&L management, cost control, and revenue growth.
⪠Ability to build teams, systems, and scalable operations.
Culinary & Wellness Expertise
⪠Deep understanding of nutrition-driven menu planning.
⪠Creativity in healthy yet commercially appealing meals.
⪠Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
Personal Attributes
⪠Visionary, disciplined, and execution-focused.
⪠Passion for health, wellness, and lifestyle transformation.
⪠High integrity, resilience, and long-term commitment to building a brand.
Benefits
Why This Role Matters
This role offers a rare opportunity to co-create a category-defining wellness food brand in Lagos, combining:
⪠Purpose (health impact)
⪠Profit (scalable business model)
⪠Ownership (real equity participation)
⪠Ideal for a chef-entrepreneur ready to move from employment to foundership.
