Elizabeth Maddeux
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Job Opening: Executive Chef
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations and elevate our culinary standards. This role requires a strong leader with a passion for culinary excellence, menu innovation, and team management. The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality food, cost control, and compliance with food safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Menu Development: Design and implement creative, high-quality menus aligned with customer preferences and seasonal trends.
- Kitchen Operations: Oversee daily kitchen activities, ensuring smooth workflows and adherence to culinary standards.
- Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor the kitchen team, including sous chefs, line cooks, and pastry chefs.
- Quality Control: Maintain consistency in taste, portioning, and presentation of dishes.
- Inventory & Cost Management: Monitor food supplies, minimize waste, and implement cost-control measures to maximize profitability.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with front-of-house managers to ensure seamless coordination between kitchen and dining service.
- Customer Experience: Handle customer feedback, making necessary improvements to enhance overall satisfaction.
- Special Events & Promotions: Plan and execute catering services, themed menus, and promotional events.
- Innovation & Trends: Stay updated with the latest culinary trends, techniques, and industry innovations.
Requirements
- Culinary degree or professional chef certification.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or similar leadership role in a high-volume kitchen.
- Expertise in multiple cuisines, cooking techniques, and food presentation styles.
- Strong leadership, management, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to create innovative and profitable menu concepts.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Experience in food cost control, budgeting, and inventory management.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Salary
N200,000 – N280,000 Monthly
Application Deadline
30th April, 2025
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter using “Executive Chef” as the subject of the email.
To apply for this job email your details to careers@elizabethmaddeux.com