Head Chef (18 Hours Lounge & Restaurant) Kubwa at Venmac Resources Limited

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to lead our culinary team at 18 Hours Lounge & Restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 discuss ways of improving the cuisine
• Provide direction 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 approach to management
• Understand employee positions well enough to perform duties during absences or determine appropriate replacements to fill gaps
• Set performance standards and monitor staff performance
• Lead and influence kitchen staff using strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Advocate for sound financial and business decision-making, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and leading by example
• Improve service by communicating with individuals to understand guest needs and providing guidance, feedback, and 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, accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold
• Determine food presentation methods and create decorative food displays
• Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
• Ensure proper handling and correct temperature maintenance of all food products
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in working order
• Coordinate with the purchasing department for food procurement