Operations / Kitchen Manager
Location: Bodija, Ibadan - Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
Kitchen Operations & Production:
- Workflow Management: Oversee all kitchen activities to ensure efficient and timely food preparation and service.
- Quality Control: Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation adhere to company standards and recipes.
- Daily Operations: Organize daily prep lists, manage kitchen equipment, and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly, kitchen environment.
Inventory & Cost Control:
- Stock Management: Perform inventory assessments, order supplies, and maintain inventory levels.
- Financial Performance: Control food costs, monitor kitchen expenditures, and implement measures to cut waste.
- Menu Engineering: Work with management to price items, manage food costing, and update menus.
Staff Management & Leadership:
- Supervision & Scheduling: Supervise kitchen staff, create work schedules, and ensure high performance.
- Training & Development: Recruit, train, and mentor new hires, and coach staff on safety, techniques, and recipes.
- Conflict Resolution: Solve issues arising in the kitchen and foster a positive, productive team environment.
Safety & Compliance:
- Food Safety: Enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., sanitation, food handling).
- Cleaning Standards: Maintain deep cleaning schedules to uphold health inspection standards.
Operational Reporting:
- Reporting: Prepare daily operational updates and weekly/monthly cost reports, according to the Kitchen Manager Job Description: Duties, Skills & More,.
- Performance Metrics: Monitor KPIs like cost of goods sold (COGS) and labor cost percentages to identify improvement areas.
Education and Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma or BSC required
- Culinary school training or hospitality degree preferred
- 3+ years of kitchen experience, including supervisory roles.
Core Competencies Needed:
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in POS systems and Microsoft Excel for inventory.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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