Assistant Group Chef

Job Title: Assistant Group Chef

Location: Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere - Lagos
Industry: Catering Services / Food Production

Job Summary

• We are recruiting for an experienced Assistant Group Chef. The ideal candidate will support the Head Chef in coordinating daily food production across multiple locations, ensure consistency in food quality, supervise kitchen staff, maintain hygiene standards, and support efficient kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate kitchen operations across multiple locations and ensure standardization
• Support menu execution and step in for the Head Chef when required
• Ensure consistency in taste, portioning, presentation, and food quality across locations
• Oversee proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment and report faults
• Monitor inventory usage, reduce wastage, and support stock control (FIFO)
• Assign duties, monitor performance, and support shift scheduling
• Assist in receiving supplies, checking quality, and tracking consumption
• Assist in coordinating daily meal preparation (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special diets)
• Supervise and train kitchen staff including cooks, assistants, bakers, and stewards
• Enforce food safety, HACCP standards, hygiene, and proper food storage
• Supervise bulk cooking operations and ensure timely food production
• Ensure meals meet client expectations and handle food quality feedback

Requirements

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Experience managing high-volume kitchen operations
• 4–8 years’ experience in industrial or large-scale catering (Sous Chef level preferred)
• HACCP/Food Safety certification is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting systems is an advantage
• Diploma or Degree in Catering, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or related field