Head Chef Surulere

Marvel Advisory is a  recruitment agency that was founded in 2018 by a team of Human Resources and Business Consultants with the aim of transforming the workforce by inspiring productivity, effectiveness, value driven and innovative teams across businesses in Africa. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Surulere, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Hospitality / Hotel About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead and manage the hotel’s kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation, managing kitchen staff, controlling food costs, and ensuring strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. The successful candidate should be confident leading a professional kitchen, developing menus, managing kitchen resources, and ensuring guests receive consistently high-quality meals.

Lead and supervise the day-to-day operations of the hotel kitchen. Plan, prepare, and oversee the preparation of meals across the hotel’s food service operations. Develop and update menus in line with guest preferences, hotel standards, and available ingredients. Ensure all meals meet required standards for taste, quality, presentation, and portion control. Supervise, train, and coordinate chefs, cooks, kitchen assistants, and other kitchen personnel. Manage kitchen schedules and ensure adequate staffing during busy periods. Monitor food inventory, ingredient usage, and kitchen supplies. Work closely with management and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of quality ingredients. Control food costs and minimize wastage through effective portioning, storage, and stock management. Ensure proper storage, handling, and preservation of food items. Maintain strict hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards within the kitchen. Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure freshness and quality. Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are properly cleaned, maintained, and used safely. Handle special meal requests and ensure timely service to hotel guests. Monitor kitchen performance and address operational issues promptly. Maintain accurate records of stock usage, wastage, and other relevant kitchen activities. Stay updated on food trends and introduce new dishes and ideas where appropriate. Collaborate with hotel management to improve the overall dining experience. Ensure compliance with all hotel policies, food safety requirements, and operational standards.

Minimum of 4 years of professional kitchen experience. Proven experience working as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or in a similar senior kitchen leadership role. Previous experience in a hotel or structured hospitality environment is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of local and international cuisine. Excellent food preparation, presentation, and menu development skills. Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards. Strong leadership and team management skills. Good knowledge of food costing, portion control, stock management, and minimizing kitchen wastage. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to train and develop junior kitchen staff. Relevant culinary qualification or professional culinary training is an added advantage.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on and experienced kitchen leader who can independently manage a hotel kitchen, maintain consistent food quality, lead a team effectively, and ensure efficient kitchen operations while keeping food costs and wastage under control.

N300,000 - N350,000 Monthly, depending on experience and competence. Application Closing Date

5th October, 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal]  using the Job Title as the subject of the email.