African Cuisine Chef Gwarinpa

Cedar Grillz & Lounge is a contemporary food and lifestyle destination offering delicious meals, premium grills, refreshing drinks, and a relaxed lounge experience. The brand is designed to combine great food, stylish ambience, and quality hospitality, creating a memorable experience for individuals, families, friends, and special occasions. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: African Cuisine Chef

Location: Gwarinpa, Abuja (FCT) 

Employment Type: Full-time shift-based (evenings, weekends & public holidays)

Reports to: Head Chef Core Purpose

Own the African section of the kitchen and prepare authentic Nigerian and wider African dishes at a refined, restaurant standard. Honour traditional flavours and techniques while delivering the polish, consistency and presentation expected of a world-class brand.

Prepare a full range of Nigerian and African dishes (soups, swallows, jollof/fried/coconut rice, pepper soup, asun, moin moin, regional specialities, etc.) Deliver authentic taste with modern, elegant plating Work with the Head Chef to design, test and refine the African menu, specials and event menus Maintain standardised recipe cards and document the cultural story behind signature dishes Prepare stocks, stews, pepper bases and mise en place ahead of service Check every dish for taste, seasoning, texture, temperature and presentation Control portions, yield, wastage and ingredient costs Enforce food safety, allergen control and hygiene standards Train and share knowledge with the kitchen and floor teams.

Minimum: SSCE/WAEC/NECO with credits in English & Maths + certificate/diploma in Professional Cookery or Catering Preferred: OND/HND or degree in Hospitality/Culinary Arts Required: Food Safety & Hygiene certificate and Allergen Awareness 4–6 years professional experience cooking Nigerian and African cuisine, with at least 2 years as Chef de Partie or Lead Cook Proven expertise across several regional Nigerian cuisines; knowledge of other African cuisines is an advantage. Portfolio of dishes preferred.

Uniform provided; strict kitchen hygiene and grooming standards apply Physically demanding (long standing hours, heat, lifting).

th9 October, 2026. How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and portfolio (menus, dish photos) to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

You can also WhatsApp 07089732080  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Cedar Grillz & Lounge is an equal opportunity employer.