Head Chef prestigious 5* Hotel Nigeria
Abuja 905102, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria · Permanent · Food & Beverage
Head Chef. Fine Dining 5***** Hotel Nigeria Location: Abuja, Nigeria Our client, a prestigious 5-star hotel in Abuja, Nigeria, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head Chef to lead and manage the hotel's kitchen operations. The successful candidate must have a strong background in fine dining and 5-star hotel environments, with a proven track record of managing professional kitchen teams and maintaining consistently high culinary standards. WESTERN AFRICAN CUISINE EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL Candidates should have proven professional experience in preparing and managing Western African cuisine, as this is an essential requirement for the position. Minimum Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience as a Head Chef in a 5-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment. Strong experience within fine dining and high-end hotel operations. Proven Western African cuisine experience is essential. Excellent knowledge of Continental cuisine. Good knowledge and practical experience with African and Western African cuisine. Proven experience managing and developing a professional kitchen team. Strong knowledge of food costing, menu costing and gross profit control. Excellent stock control and inventory management skills. Experience managing overall kitchen operations, including food quality, hygiene, presentation and consistency. Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a busy, high-volume hotel environment. A strong understanding of international culinary standards and food safety requirements. Key Responsibilities Oversee the complete day-to-day operation of the kitchen. Lead, manage, train and motivate the culinary team. Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency. Develop and maintain menus incorporating Continental, African and Western African cuisine. Manage food costs, portion control and kitchen profitability. Monitor stock levels, purchasing, receiving and inventory control. Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene, health and safety standards. Control kitchen budgets and minimise wastage. Work closely with the F&B management team and hotel management. Ensure the kitchen consistently delivers the standards expected of a luxury 5-star hotel. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, professionally trained Head Chef with substantial 5-star hotel experience, strong fine-dining exposure and the ability to manage a large and diverse kitchen operation. Candidates without proven Western African cuisine experience will not be considered. Previous luxury 5-star hotel experience in West Africa will be highly advantageous. Apply for this position. Please Note - While all applications are valuable, we’ll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client’s requirements. All applications must include the following: A correct, recent and updated CV, including detailed employment dates with the month and year clearly stated. Written references from previous employers. Contactable references with correct contact details. Copies of tertiary educational qualifications and relevant certificates. A recent, professional and presentable profile photograph.