Chef at Woodgate Structure Limited Full Time NEW

Job Title: Chef

Location: Wuse 2, Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• A chef is a professional cook who manages a kitchen and oversees the preparation and presentation of food.
• They are responsible for creating menus, developing new dishes, managing staff, and ensuring food quality and safety.
• Chefs work in various settings like restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses, and their duties can vary depending on the specific role and establishment.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Planning and Development: Chefs create and design menus, often taking into account factors like seasonal ingredients, dietary restrictions, and restaurant concepts.They also develop new and innovative dishes.
• Food Preparation and Cooking: Chefs are actively involved in the preparation and cooking of food, ensuring high standards of quality, taste, and presentation.
• Kitchen Management: They manage kitchen staff, oversee food preparation, and ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Inventory and Budgeting: Chefs manage food and supply inventories, control costs, and minimize waste.
• Staff Training and Development: They train and mentor junior chefs and other kitchen staff.
• Maintaining Food Safety and Hygiene: Chefs ensure that all food preparation and storage practices adhere to strict hygiene and safety standards.
• Ensuring Quality and Consistency: They are responsible for maintaining the overall quality, taste, and presentation of the food.

Skills and Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor`s Degree with 4 – 6 years work experience.
• Culinary Expertise: Chefs need a strong foundation in cooking techniques, food preparation methods, and menu planning
• Leadership and Management Skills: They need to effectively manage and motivate kitchen staff.
• Creativity and Innovation: Chefs are expected to develop new and exciting dishes.
• Business Acumen: Understanding budgeting, inventory control, and cost management is important for restaurant profitability.
• Attention to Detail: Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene requires a keen eye for detail.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Chefs need to be able to work under pressure and adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Salary
N150,000 – N200,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.