About this role
A full-time Sous Chef role based in Lagos (Ibeju Lekki area) supporting the Head Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations for a cafeteria serving students, staff and visitors. The position involves supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and safety, maintaining inventory, and coordinating meal service across meals and events. The role acts on behalf of the Head Chef in their absence. The employer, HRD Solutions, provides business strategy, organizational design and human resource consulting, and the cafeteria is part of their service delivery in a university-style setting.
What you would do
- Assist the Head Chef in planning and supervising daily food production activities
- Monitor food preparation to ensure consistency in taste, presentation and portion control
- Support breakfast, lunch, dinner and catering services
- Ensure meals follow approved menus, recipes and quality standards
- Supervise cooks and kitchen staff during shifts
- Train and mentor kitchen staff on culinary techniques and safety
- Allocate tasks and monitor performance to maintain productivity
- Promote teamwork, discipline and professional conduct in the kitchen
- Conduct regular checks of cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen facilities
- Assist with inventory management and stock rotation using FIFO
What they are asking for
- Diploma, HND or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Catering Management, Hospitality Management or related field
- Professional culinary certifications preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in commercial kitchens, catering, hotels, restaurants or university food service
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards
- Strong supervisory, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in inventory and stock control
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
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