Head Chef at Marvel Advisory

Marvel Advisory is a recruitment agency founded in 2018 by a team of Human Resources and Business Consultants. The agency aims to transform the workforce by inspiring productivity, effectiveness, value-driven practices and innovative teams across businesses in Africa.

Details

• Job Title: Head Chef
• Location: Surulere, Lagos
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitality / Hotel
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years

About the Role

The Head Chef will lead and manage the hotel’s kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, service and hygiene.

The successful candidate will oversee food preparation, manage kitchen staff, develop menus, control food costs and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate should be confident leading a professional kitchen, managing kitchen resources and ensuring guests receive consistently high-quality meals.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 minimise 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.

Requirements

• 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 minimising kitchen wastage.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational 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.

Ideal Candidate

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.

Salary

N300,000 – N350,000 monthly, depending on experience and competence.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.

Application Closing Date

5 October 2026.