Sous Chef at HR Aid

Salary: N350,000 – N450,000

We are looking to hire a highly qualified Sous Chef for our client, a fine dining restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and managing food preparation in all kitchen stations.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare dishes
• Direct food preparation processes
• Assist the Chef De Cuisine to create menu items and meal designs
• Ensure that all kitchen stations and equipment are clean, organized and sanitized
• Assist the Chef De Cuisine in the administration and training of new kitchen staff
• Supervise and motivate cooks of other levels (senior and line cooks)
• Ensure health and safety of all kitchen stations
• Ensure health and safety of food items
• Ensure that standard food and hygiene practices are adhered to
• Evaluate performance of all kitchen staff
• Ensure food quality and standards are maintained for all dishes created
• Give report directly to the Chef De Cuisine on all kitchen activities
• Raise requisition for food inventory needs
• Manage the kitchen inventory
• Ensure that kitchen supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensure proper food temperature when cooking or storage afterwards
• Provide supportive leadership to kitchen staff throughout food service
• Take charge of kitchen opening and closing
• Resolve customer issues and concerns on a one-on-one basis
• Perform any other task assigned.

Skills & Requirements

• B.Sc. in Hospitality management, Hotel and Restaurant Management or related field
• Qualification from a Culinary school
• At least 3 years’ work experience in a similar role
• In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and meal preparation
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Excellent budgetary and financial management skills
• Experience in managing inventories and stocktaking
• Knowledge on kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good conflict management abilities
• Great creative and innovative thinking skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional leadership and people skills
• Effective staff coordination and delegation
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers
• Ability to manage and coordinate a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Must have a forward-thinking attitude
• Must be detail oriented
• Confident, assertive, and honest
• Must always appear clean and tidy
• Must be calm and organized
• Must be professional in attitude and appearance
• Must be a good team player
• Must possess good judgement
• Possess a strong emotional intelligence.