Location: Lekki-Ajah, Lagos
Industry: Hospitality / Beach Resort
Employment Type: Full-Time (Onsite)
Experience Level: Minimum 5 Years
Monthly Salary: 400,000
Working Hours: 8:00 AM Daily (One Day Off Weekly)
Accommodation: Provided
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations at a premium beach resort. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional culinary skills, leadership abilities, menu creativity, and strong food safety compliance. This role requires someone with proven experience managing a busy hospitality kitchen, ensuring excellent dining experiences, cost control, and consistent quality standards.
Oversee daily kitchen operations and staff performance including training, supervision, and scheduling.
Lead, motivate, and mentor kitchen personnel to ensure smooth workflow and a high-performing team.
Coordinate kitchen activities to ensure timely preparation and service of meals.
Create and update high-quality, diverse menus featuring local seafood, continental dishes, grills, and specialty cuisines.
Design special event and seasonal menus in line with resort offerings (weddings, private dinners, themed nights).
Ensure consistency in food presentation, taste, and quality.
Manage kitchen budgeting, food costing, stock control, and minimize waste using methods like FIFO.
Liaise with suppliers to source quality food items at competitive prices.
Ensure accurate documentation and timely ordering of food, beverages, and kitchen supplies.
Enforce strict adherence to hygiene standards (HACCP, COSHH, food safety regulations).
Conduct routine inspections to ensure kitchen cleanliness, equipment functionality, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Maintain proper food handling, allergen control, storage compliance, and temperature logs.
Maintain a professional and positive image when interacting with management and resort guests.
Support special guest requests, dietary needs, and provide solutions-based service.
Minimum of HND/BSc in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Food Science, or any related field.
Additional Culinary Certification (e.g., Culinary Diploma, City & Guilds) is an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a hotel, resort or restaurant.
Good knowledge of Nigerian, continental, seafood, and grill menus.
Must have strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure, during weekends, holidays and peak periods.
Excellent menu development and food presentation
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Food costing and inventory management skills
Creativity and passion for culinary innovation
Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards
Attractive monthly salary
Free accommodation
Daily staff meals
Stable working environment
Career advancement opportunities
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hiring@mysigma.io
Subject Line: Head Chef Lekki-Ajah
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