Head Chef
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Above Lifestyle, a premium restaurant, lounge and club, is hiring a full-time Head Chef for its Ikotun outlet in Lagos. The role covers overseeing kitchen operations, supervising staff, developing menus, managing stock, supplies and budgets, and ensuring hygiene and quality standards. Send your CV to hr@abovelifestyle.com with the job title as subject by 15th October 2026.
- Full-time Head Chef role at Above Lifestyle's Ikotun outlet in Lagos
- Oversee kitchen operations, staff supervision, menus, stock and budgets
- Requires previous head chef experience in a professional kitchen
- Apply via email to hr@abovelifestyle.com using the job title as subject
- Application deadline: 15th October 2026
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Head Chef at Above Lifestyle
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Sep 25, 2026, 2:01 PM
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Above Lifestyle is a premium service restaurant, lounge and club located in Lekki, Ikotun and Abuja.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head Chef
Location: Ikotun, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
A head chef is a culinary expert who oversees the operations and staff of a restaurant or other dining facility’s kitchen.
Their duties include creating and maintaining a kitchen’s budget, assigning tasks to other Chefs and ensuring customer satisfaction by expediently dealing with any issues that may arise.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Approve all foods before they leave the kitchen
Organize duty roster for kitchen staff
Ensure production of quality and consistent food
Ensure that the food servicing facility meets all necessary standards and regulations such as sanitary and safety guidelines
Take charge of kitchen operations
Order supplies and report to the head of outlet
Oversee special catering events and, where necessary, offer culinary instruction and demonstrate techniques
Ensure that no problem arises during serving; if any, it should be rectified quickly
Perform accounting functions and scheduling of meals to be served
Ensure proper equipment maintenance and operations
Supervise kitchen personnel and their performance
Develop menu offerings
Create recipes and prepare advanced items
Weigh in on patron complaints
Ensure efficiency of the kitchen and staff.
Ensure the serving of quality culinary dishes and on schedule
Manage stock and inventory
Forecast supply needs and estimate costs
Order food from designated suppliers
Skills and Qualities
Strong leadership skills
Ability to make quick decisions
Passion for food
Ability to manage a budget and work with figures
Previous experience of working in a professional kitchen as a head chef
Ability to ensure high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the restaurant area.
Effective communication skills
Ability to work under stressful conditions
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
hr@abovelifestyle.com
using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Application Deadline:
15th October, 2026.
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