About this role
A Sous Chef position at Above Lifestyle in Lagos involves providing team leadership in the kitchen, assisting the Head Chef with kitchen activities, and expediting orders to maintain quality in taste and presentation. The role covers overseeing food preparation, helping to hire and train new kitchen staff, and ensuring standards, sanitation, and safety are followed. It supports a venue that combines a fine dining restaurant, lounge, nightclub, and bar. The employer focuses on delivering a premium guest experience through well-prepared meals and orderly kitchen operations.
What you would do
- Assist the Head Chef with kitchen activities and supervision during service
- Expedite orders to ensure quality taste and presentation
- Oversee food preparation and cooking in the establishment
- Assist with hiring and training of new kitchen staff
- Prepare meals according to guest specifications and timelines
- Measure ingredients and portion sizes accurately
- Ensure adherence to standards, procedures, and sanitation requirements
- Maintain kitchen inventory and ensure supplies are fresh and high quality
- Monitor proper food temperatures and storage after cooking
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation and equipment; manage opening/closing duties as directed by the Executive Chef
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