About this role
Head Chef
Above Lifestyle is a premium destination that blends fine dining, upscale nightlife, and sophisticated leisure into one unforgettable experience. From our elegant à la carte restaurant to our stylish lounge, vibrant nightclub, and curated bar, every element is crafted for guests who appreciate the finer things.
Head Chef
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Others
- Experience
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Catering / Confectionery
Job Summary
- A head chef is a culinary expert who oversees the operations and staff of a restaurant or other dining facility’s kitchen.
- Their duties include creating and maintaining a kitchen’s budget, assigning tasks to other Chefs and ensuring customer satisfaction by expediently dealing with any issues that may arise.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Order supplies and report to the head of outlet
- Ensure the serving of quality culinary dishes and on schedule
- Ensure that no problem arises during serving; if any, it should be rectified quickly
- Approve all foods before they leave the kitchen
- Develop menu offerings
- Forecast supply needs and estimate costs
- Ensure efficiency of the kitchen and staff.
- Ensure production of quality and consistent food
- Perform accounting functions and scheduling of meals to be served
- Weigh in on patron complaints
- Ensure that the food servicing facility meets all necessary standards and regulations such as sanitary and safety guidelines
- Create recipes and prepare advanced items
- Ensure proper equipment maintenance and operations
- Oversee special catering events and, where necessary, offer culinary instruction and demonstrate techniques
- Supervise kitchen personnel and their performance
- Take charge of kitchen operations
- Order food from designated suppliers
- Manage stock and inventory
- Organize duty roster for kitchen staff
Skills and Qualities
- Passion for food
- Previous experience of working in a professional kitchen as a head chef
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to manage a budget and work with figures
- Ability to work under stressful conditions
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Ability to ensure high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the restaurant area.
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