Executive Chef Job Hiring in Nigeria for Thompson23
Aug 17, 2026
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POEA
Job Description
**CAREER OPPORTUNITY: EXECUTIVE CHEF**
**Employer:** Thompson23
**DMW Accreditation No.:** 10495238
**Job Location:** Nigeria
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### **Position Overview**
Thompson23 is actively seeking a skilled and leadership-driven **Executive Chef** to manage kitchen operations and large-scale meal preparation in Nigeria. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in staff canteens, factories, hotels, or restaurants, with expertise in leading kitchen staff and executing high-volume meal production (80–150 pax) while upholding top-tier standards of food safety, quality, and taste.
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### **Key Responsibilities**
* **Kitchen Leadership & Food Production:**
* Direct daily kitchen operations, menu planning, and meal prep to deliver high-quality dishes on schedule.
* Oversee high-volume catering operations serving 80–150 people per service.
* Maintain consistency in food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control in compliance with established recipes.
* **Staff Supervision & Development:**
* Supervise, organize, and assign daily tasks to kitchen personnel to ensure seamless service.
* Train and mentor kitchen staff on culinary techniques, portioning, food hygiene, and safety protocols.
* **Inventory & Quality Management:**
* Inspect ingredients for quality and freshness; oversee proper stock rotation (FIFO), labeling, and storage.
* Monitor inventory levels and implement effective portion control measures to minimize food waste.
* **Hygiene, Safety, & Maintenance:**
* Enforce strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace hygiene regulations.
* Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas, utensils, and heavy culinary equipment.
* Coordinate with management regarding operational needs, inventory requisitions, and equipment maintenance.
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### **Candidate Qualifications**
* **Experience:** Minimum of **3 years** of culinary experience in a supervisory or Executive Chef capacity within a hotel, restaurant, corporate staff canteen, or factory setting.
* **Volume Catering:** Demonstrated track record of preparing balanced, high-volume meals for **80 to 150 persons**.
* **Culinary & Safety Knowledge:** In-depth knowledge of culinary arts, recipe development, cost/portion control, and HACCP/food hygiene standards.
* **Leadership & Organization:** Strong team management, time management, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
* **Communication & Physical Stamina:** Good English communication skills; physically fit to manage the demands of extended kitchen hours in a fast-paced environment.
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### **Documentary Requirements**
Interested applicants must submit the following:
* Updated and detailed Curriculum Vitae / Resume
* Valid Passport
* Certificates of Employment (COE)
* Relevant culinary certifications and training credentials
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### **Important Advisory**
* **FOR MANPOWER POOLING ONLY**
* **NO FEES TO BE COLLECTED:** No placement fees, processing fees, or visa fees will be charged at any stage of the application process.
* **Beware of illegal recruiters.**
**Employer:** Thompson23
**DMW Accreditation No.:** 10495238
**Job Location:** Nigeria
---
### **Position Overview**
Thompson23 is actively seeking a skilled and leadership-driven **Executive Chef** to manage kitchen operations and large-scale meal preparation in Nigeria. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in staff canteens, factories, hotels, or restaurants, with expertise in leading kitchen staff and executing high-volume meal production (80–150 pax) while upholding top-tier standards of food safety, quality, and taste.
---
### **Key Responsibilities**
* **Kitchen Leadership & Food Production:**
* Direct daily kitchen operations, menu planning, and meal prep to deliver high-quality dishes on schedule.
* Oversee high-volume catering operations serving 80–150 people per service.
* Maintain consistency in food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control in compliance with established recipes.
* **Staff Supervision & Development:**
* Supervise, organize, and assign daily tasks to kitchen personnel to ensure seamless service.
* Train and mentor kitchen staff on culinary techniques, portioning, food hygiene, and safety protocols.
* **Inventory & Quality Management:**
* Inspect ingredients for quality and freshness; oversee proper stock rotation (FIFO), labeling, and storage.
* Monitor inventory levels and implement effective portion control measures to minimize food waste.
* **Hygiene, Safety, & Maintenance:**
* Enforce strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace hygiene regulations.
* Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas, utensils, and heavy culinary equipment.
* Coordinate with management regarding operational needs, inventory requisitions, and equipment maintenance.
---
### **Candidate Qualifications**
* **Experience:** Minimum of **3 years** of culinary experience in a supervisory or Executive Chef capacity within a hotel, restaurant, corporate staff canteen, or factory setting.
* **Volume Catering:** Demonstrated track record of preparing balanced, high-volume meals for **80 to 150 persons**.
* **Culinary & Safety Knowledge:** In-depth knowledge of culinary arts, recipe development, cost/portion control, and HACCP/food hygiene standards.
* **Leadership & Organization:** Strong team management, time management, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
* **Communication & Physical Stamina:** Good English communication skills; physically fit to manage the demands of extended kitchen hours in a fast-paced environment.
---
### **Documentary Requirements**
Interested applicants must submit the following:
* Updated and detailed Curriculum Vitae / Resume
* Valid Passport
* Certificates of Employment (COE)
* Relevant culinary certifications and training credentials
---
### **Important Advisory**
* **FOR MANPOWER POOLING ONLY**
* **NO FEES TO BE COLLECTED:** No placement fees, processing fees, or visa fees will be charged at any stage of the application process.
* **Beware of illegal recruiters.**
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