Head Chef
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Cedar Grillz & Lounge is hiring a Head Chef to lead its kitchen in Gwarinpa, Abuja (FCT). The role involves managing a team of Sous Chef, Grill Master, African Cuisine Chef and Kitchen Assistant, designing and refreshing the menu of grills, intercontinental and African dishes, and enforcing food safety, HACCP, cost control and quality standards. It is a full-time senior leadership position that includes evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- Senior kitchen leadership role reporting to the General Manager
- Directly manages Sous Chef, Grill Master, African Cuisine Chef and Kitchen Assistant
- Full-time role in Gwarinpa, Abuja, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Focus on grills, intercontinental and elevated African cuisine
- Requires Food Safety & Hygiene certificate; HACCP Level 3 preferred
- 6–8 years kitchen experience with at least 2–3 years as Head Chef or equivalent
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Head Chef at Cedar Grillz & Lounge
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Sep 25, 2026, 7:01 AM
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Cedar Grillz & Lounge is a contemporary food and lifestyle destination offering delicious meals, premium grills, refreshing drinks, and a relaxed lounge experience. The brand is designed to combine great food, stylish ambience, and quality hospitality, creating a memorable experience for individuals, families, friends, and special occasions.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head Chef
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Role
Reports to the General Manager. Directly manages the Sous Chef, Grill Master, African Cuisine Chef and Kitchen Assistant/Steward.
Full-time senior leadership position in Gwarinpa, Abuja (includes evenings, weekends and public holidays).
Core Purpose
Lead the entire kitchen and own everything that leaves the pass. Design and maintain a standout menu of signature grills, intercontinental and elevated African dishes. Ensure consistent excellence in quality, hygiene, cost control and team performance, while building systems that allow the kitchen to scale nationally and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Personally inspect dishes at the pass and manage ticket times
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, allergen and hygiene standards
- Lead, train, coach and roster the kitchen team; run daily briefings
- Support marketing with food content and represent the kitchen externally
- Control food cost, yield, wastage and stock with the Store & Procurement Officer
- Oversee kitchen equipment, organisation and readiness for inspection
- Set and enforce standards for taste, temperature, portion, plating and consistency
- Design, develop and continually refresh the full menu (grills, intercontinental and African)
- Build recipes, training materials and systems for future locations.
Requirements
- Exceptional candidates with 10+ years’ experience and a strong portfolio may be considered without formal degrees.
- 6–8 years professional kitchen experience, with at least 2–3 years as Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef or equivalent
- Required: Food Safety & Hygiene certificate; HACCP Level 3 preferred
- Proven expertise across grills/barbecue, intercontinental cuisine and Nigerian/African dishes
- Strong leadership, menu engineering, costing and team-development skills
- Minimum: OND/HND or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality or Catering
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or professional diploma from a recognised international culinary school
- Other Notes
- Uniform provided; strict kitchen hygiene and grooming standards apply
- Physically demanding (long hours, heat, standing, lifting).
- How to apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and portfolio (menus, dish photos) to:
- cedargrillzlounge@gmail.com
- using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
- Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- You can also WhatsApp 07089732080
- Cedar Grillz & Lounge is an equal opportunity employer.
- Application Deadline:
- 9th October, 2026.
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