Role Overview
Our client is about to launch a premium Wellness Eatery in Lagos designed to deliver nutritious great-tasting meals that support healthy living productivity and lifestyle wellness.
The Company is seeking an exceptional Business Manager who is:
A professionally trained Chef
Equipped with formal education in Nutrition Dietetics or Food Science
Commercially savvy with strong entrepreneurial drive
Passionate about building and co-owning a high-growth wellness food brand & chain
This is not just an operational roleit is a founding leadership opportunity with vested equity tied to performance growth and long term commitment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business & Strategic Leadership
Co-lead the launch positioning and growth strategy of the wellness eatery.
Drive revenue generation profitability and cost optimization.
Develop scalable business models pricing structures and expansion plans.
Monitor financial performance prepare budgets forecasts and reports.
Identify partnerships with gyms corporates health practitioners and wellness communities.
2. Culinary & Nutritional Excellence
Design and continuously refine a nutritionally balanced commercially viable menu.
Ensure meals align with wellness goals such as weight management energy immunity and lifestyle health.
Standardize recipes portion control calorie counts and ingredient sourcing.
Lead food innovation seasonal menus and special dietary programs (vegan keto gluten-free etc.).
Maintain strict adherence to food safety hygiene and regulatory standards in Nigeria.
3. Restaurant Operations Management
Oversee daily restaurant operations kitchen production and service quality.
Recruit train and manage kitchen and front-line teams.
Implement SOPs for service delivery quality assurance and customer experience.
Manage inventory vendor relationships and supply chain efficiency.
Ensure compliance with Lagos State health safety and business regulations.
4. Brand Customer Experience & Growth
Shape the brand identity and wellness positioning of the eatery.
Deliver a premium customer experience that drives loyalty and repeat business.
Collaborate on marketing campaigns digital presence and community engagement.
Analyse customer feedback sales trends and performance metrics to improve offerings.
5. Others
Act as a strategic thought partner to the founder/investors.
Demonstrate long-term commitment aligned with equity vesting milestones.
Champion a mission-driven culture centred on health excellence and innovation.
Requirements
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Education
Professional culinary training from a recognized culinary institution.
Degree or certified training in Nutrition Dietetics Food Science or related field
(required).
Experience
510 years in restaurant hospitality or food business leadership.
Proven experience in healthy food concepts wellness brands or nutrition-focused kitchens.
Demonstrated success in restaurant startup turnaround or growth environments is highly desirable.
Core Competencies
Business & Leadership
Strong entrepreneurial mindset with ownership mentality.
Financial acumen in P&L management cost control and revenue growth.
Ability to build teams systems and scalable operations.
Culinary & Wellness Expertise
Deep understanding of nutrition-driven menu planning.
Creativity in healthy yet commercially appealing meals.
Knowledge of food safety hygiene and regulatory compliance.
Personal Attributes
Visionary disciplined and execution-focused.
Passion for health wellness and lifestyle transformation.
High integrity resilience and long-term commitment to building a brand.
Key Requirements & Qualifications Experience 510 years in restaurant hospitality or food business leadership. Proven experience in healthy food concepts wellness brands or nutrition-focused kitchens. Demonstrated success in restaurant startup turnaround or growth environments is highly desirable. Core Competencies Business & Leadership Strong entrepreneurial mindset with ownership mentality. Financial acumen in P&L management cost control and revenue growth. Ability to build teams systems and scalable operations. Culinary & Wellness Expertise Deep understanding of nutrition-driven menu planning. Creativity in healthy yet commercially appealing meals. Knowledge of food safety hygiene and regulatory compliance. Personal Attributes Visionary disciplined and execution-focused. Passion for health wellness and lifestyle transformation. High integrity resilience and long-term commitment to building a brand.
Education Professional culinary training from a recognized culinary institution. Degree or certified training in Nutrition Dietetics Food Science or related field (required).
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12 hours ago
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