Assistant Chef

Job title: Assistant Chef

Job Location: Lagos

Deadline: March 27, 2026

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Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure freshness and quality of ingredients used in food preparation.
• Planning menus
• Ensuring food quality and taste is of the highest standard
• Managing inventory of stock and ordering raw materials
• Controlling budgets and minimizing wastage
• Maintaining health and hygiene in the kitchen
• Organizing duty roster of the staff
• Recruiting, training and developing staff
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to coordinate food preparation and service.
• Follow proper food handling and safety procedures.
• Adapt recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Assist with menu planning and recipe development.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Monitor food waste and implement strategies to reduce waste.
• Manage kitchen operations during shifts.
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff and management.
• Follow established portion control guidelines.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues.
• Any other assignment from the management.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate should have an OND, HND or BSc and must have worked in a top notched Hotel.
• Candidates residing within Ikeja or close vicinities to GRA Ikeja will be most preferred.
• A minimum of five years' experience.
• This person must be good in cooking African and continental dishes.