Commis Chef

About this role

The Borough Lagos in Lagos is hiring a Commis Chef to join their kitchen team in Lekki Phase 1. The role involves supervising junior kitchen staff, managing a designated kitchen section, and ensuring quality, consistency and timely plating of dishes while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. The position supports the Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations and menu execution, with emphasis on stock management and waste minimisation. The hotel targets candidates with strong culinary skills, leadership ability and experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a hotel or restaurant. The employer describes The Borough Lagos as a luxury boutique hotel serving international clients and corporate guests.

What you would do

• Supervise and guide Commis Chefs and other junior kitchen staff.
• Oversee preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes in the assigned section.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, portion control and timely service.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling and handling of ingredients.
• Assist the Sous Chef with kitchen coordination and duties as required.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise food waste, and report shortages.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support menu execution and daily kitchen operations in line with standards.

What they are asking for

• Flexible to work shifts including weekends and public holidays.
• Relevant culinary training or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong cooking skills and knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional kitchen (hotel or restaurant preferred).
• Ability to lead junior kitchen staff and work under pressure.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and time management.

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