Chef (The signature Lounge by Edeka) Dutse Abuja at Venmac Resources Limited

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join our team. As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for designing and creating menus that are both innovative and profitable, while satisfying the needs and preferences of our clientele.

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to: MD/GM

Key Responsibilities

• Design and create innovative and profitable menus that meet client preferences and expectations
• Train, develop, and motivate supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards consistently
• Teach food preparation according to well-defined recipes and continuously improve cuisine quality
• Provide direction and oversight for all day-to-day kitchen operations
• Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counseling employees appropriately, and demonstrating a dedicated and professional management approach
• Understand employee positions well enough to perform duties during absences or determine appropriate replacements to fill operational gaps
• Set performance standards and monitor performance of subordinates
• Utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead and influence kitchen staff
• Advocate sound financial and business decision-making, demonstrating honesty and integrity through leading by example
• Improve service by communicating with staff to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching
• Delegate appropriately to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives
• Review staffing levels to ensure guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met
• Actively participate in menu development and maintain updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold
• Determine food presentation methods and create decorative food displays
• Ensure compliance with all food handling and sanitation standards