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Chef at The Place (Smackers Limited) – Yenagoa, Bayelsa
The Place (Smackers Limited) is recruiting a Chef in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The role calls for experience in an established buka or restaurant, knowledge of local Port Harcourt cuisine and the ability to source ingredients from local markets.
Responsibilities
- Develop recipes that reflect Port Harcourt taste preferences.
- Experiment with local Port Harcourt dishes for possible introduction to the menu.
- Train cooks and supervisors on newly introduced food products.
- Carry out ongoing market and competitor research.
- Monitor product quality at the branch.
- Collect data and track food-product performance.
Qualifications and experience
- SSCE, OND or HND qualification.
- Experience as a cook, caterer or chef in an existing buka or restaurant.
- Experience with local Benin cuisine.
- Residence in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Benefits
The role offers attractive remuneration, a thirteenth-month bonus and profit sharing.
How to apply
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Deadline: Not specified; apply as soon as possible.
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About the employer
The Place describes itself as a fast-growing, world-class Nigerian conglomerate in the quick-service restaurant and hospitality sector. It says it was established and is managed by professionals with decades of management consulting and accounting experience or training from Arthur Andersen (now KPMG in Nigeria). The business describes itself as profitable, reports a staff strength of more than 1,000 employees and says its operations span 17 locations in Lagos and Abuja, with plans to expand into additional locations.
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