Male Executive Chef

About this role

A Male Executive Chef is needed in Lagos for Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited, a hospitality consultancy. The role oversees the hotel kitchen, including food production, quality, hygiene, staff management and cost control, with responsibility for guest satisfaction. The job requires strong culinary skills, leadership, menu development, and the ability to maintain consistent quality under pressure. The employer provides kitchen operations support for hotels and events, coordinating across kitchen sections. The position is based in Ikeja, Lagos, with a monthly salary of N400,000.

What you would do

• Oversee and supervise all kitchen operations.
• Coordinate activities across kitchen sections.
• Plan and update menus for various services and events.
• Inspect meals for quality and presentation as needed.
• Prepare kitchen duty rosters and manage staffing.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate kitchen staff.
• Monitor food requisitions, procurement, and inventory control.
• Ensure proper hygiene, storage, temperature control, and safety practices.
• Prepare and manage the kitchen budget and control costs.
• Plan and supervise food production for events and liaise with F&B and Events teams.

What they are asking for

• Ability to read and write (documentation, recipes, reports, costing).
• Strong culinary skills and creativity.
• Leadership and staff management experience.
• Experience in menu development and cost control.
• Knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards.
• Experience maintaining consistent food quality under pressure.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and events.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

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