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Chef / Caterer (Bayelsa)
About this role
The role is for a chef or caterer with experience in Balyesa (Bayelsa) cuisine, able to source ingredients locally and work within a buka or restaurant setting. The position involves developing recipes to suit Balyesa tastes, collecting data on product performance, training kitchen staff on new offerings, and experimenting with local dishes for potential rollout. The employer is The Place, part of Smackers Limited, a Nigerian hospitality group with multiple locations and a rapidly expanding footprint. The job is based in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, and requires residency in the area.
What you would do
- Source ingredients from local Balyesa markets.
- Determine recipes aligned with Balyesa taste preferences.
- Collect data on product performance.
- Train cooks and supervisors on new food products.
- Conduct experiments related to Balyesa dishes for potential rollout.
- Monitor product quality control at the branch.
- Continuously study the local market and competitors.
What they are asking for
- Resident of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
- SSCE, OND or HND qualification.
- Experience as a cook/caterer/chef in local Benin cuisine (Balyesa cuisine).
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