Head Chef - Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene

About this role

The role is for a Head Chef responsible for the overall success of daily kitchen operations at a Marriott property in Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria. The position requires leading kitchen staff, preparing a range of dishes, and ensuring high-quality food while keeping within budgets and safety standards. The employer is Marriott International, a global hospitality company operating multiple brands and properties. The job targets individuals with culinary experience and leadership capability to manage food and beverage functions on site.

What you would do

• Lead and supervise cooks and kitchen staff during food preparation and service.
• Develop menus and recipes aligned with brand standards and guest expectations.
• Ensure food handling, sanitation, and safety compliance across all kitchen areas.
• Manage purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory of food supplies.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure adherence to policies and budgets.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, including decorative displays when needed.
• Plan production needs and communicate daily requirements to kitchen personnel.
• Provide coaching, training, and development for kitchen staff.
• Maintain equipment operation and report malfunctions; implement waste controls.
• Lead shifts by preparing food items and meeting special requests as required.

What they are asking for

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years of culinary/food and beverage experience, or
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management with 2 years of relevant experience.

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