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CHEF

RS Hunter Limited


Job Location:

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 4-5years
Posted: 16 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and creative Chef to oversee food preparation and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality meals while maintaining excellent standards of taste presentation hygiene and food safety.

Key Responsibilities
1. Food Preparation & Production
  • Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.
  • Ensure all meals are prepared with consistent taste quality and presentation.
  • Manage food preparation for breakfast lunch dinner events room service and other hotel requirements.
  • Ensure proper portion sizes and presentation standards are maintained.
  • Develop or recommend new dishes and menu ideas where required.
2. Kitchen Operations
  • Coordinate daily kitchen activities and ensure smooth food production.
  • Organize workstations and ensure all kitchen equipment and utensils are properly maintained.
  • Monitor food preparation timelines to ensure orders are delivered promptly.
  • Coordinate effectively with waiters restaurant staff hotel management and other departments.
  • Maintain an organized and efficient kitchen environment.
3. Food Safety & Hygiene
  • Maintain high standards of food hygiene cleanliness and sanitation.
  • Ensure proper food handling storage preparation and temperature control.
  • Follow applicable food safety and health regulations.
  • Ensure kitchen equipment work surfaces utensils and storage areas are kept clean and sanitary.
  • Monitor food quality and remove spoiled or unsafe ingredients from use.
4. Inventory & Cost Control
  • Monitor food supplies ingredients and kitchen inventory.
  • Check the quality and quantity of ingredients received.
  • Assist with stock-taking and report shortages or discrepancies.
  • Minimize food wastage through proper storage preparation and portion control.
  • Work with management to control food costs and improve kitchen efficiency.
5. Menu & Recipe Management
  • Follow approved menus and recipes consistently.
  • Contribute ideas for menu development based on customer preferences and market trends.
  • Assist with food costing and portion planning.
  • Maintain consistency in recipes ingredients taste and presentation.
6. Team Supervision & Training
  • Supervise kitchen assistants cooks and other kitchen staff as required.
  • Assign tasks and coordinate kitchen staff during service.
  • Train junior kitchen staff on food preparation hygiene and kitchen procedures.
  • Promote teamwork discipline and professionalism within the kitchen.
7. Guest Satisfaction
  • Ensure meals meet expected quality and presentation standards.
  • Respond appropriately to food-related guest feedback and special requests.
  • Accommodate reasonable dietary requirements and food preferences where possible.
  • Work with hotel management to address food quality or service concerns.



Requirements
  • Minimum of 45 years of relevant culinary experience preferably in a hotel restaurant or hospitality environment.
  • Culinary qualification or professional culinary training is an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.
  • Good understanding of food safety hygiene and sanitation standards.
  • Experience with menu execution portion control and food presentation.
  • Knowledge of food costing inventory management and waste reduction.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Creativity and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain consistent food quality and presentation.
Key Competencies
  • Food Preparation & Cooking
  • Menu Execution
  • Food Presentation
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Food Safety & Hygiene
  • Food Cost Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Portion Control
  • Team Supervision
  • Creativity
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Guest Service




Required Skills:

A bachelors degree Minimum of 3 years of experience in B2B sales Knowledge of the hospitality industry Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives Excellent selling communication and negotiation skills.