LINE CHEF
Job Summary
Industry: Hospitality Luxury Lifestyle Private Members Club
Location: Victoria Island Lagos
Department: Culinary / Kitchen Operations
Reports To: Head Chef / Sous Chef
Employment Type: Full-Time Onsite
Salary: 250000 Net Monthly
Experience: 35 Years
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Line Chef to join the culinary team of a premium private members club in Victoria Island Lagos.
The Line Chef will be responsible for preparing and executing menu items to a consistently high standard ensuring accuracy in taste portioning presentation and service delivery. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-performance kitchen and maintaining the standards expected within a luxury hospitality environment.
Candidates with experience in fine dining luxury hospitality premium restaurants private members clubs or other high-end hospitality environments are strongly preferred.
- Prepare and execute menu items in accordance with approved recipes preparation procedures and plating standards.
- Ensure consistency in taste portioning presentation and overall food quality.
- Complete mise en place and assigned preparation tasks within required timelines.
- Maintain a clean organised and fully sanitised workstation throughout service.
- Comply strictly with food safety hygiene and HACCP standards.
- Assist with stock rotation inventory control proper food storage and waste reduction.
- Work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely service.
- Support other kitchen team members during peak service periods and special events.
- Assist in preparing specialised menus for private events club functions and other hospitality engagements.
- Adapt preparation and cooking techniques to different cuisines menus and dietary requirements.
- Monitor food quality during preparation and service and promptly report any issues.
- Provide constructive feedback on menu execution and opportunities to improve quality and consistency.
- Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are properly handled cleaned and maintained.
- Maintain professional appearance discipline and conduct at all times.
- Diploma Certificate or equivalent qualification in Culinary Arts Hospitality Catering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 35 years experience in a professional kitchen environment.
- Proven experience in fine dining luxury hospitality premium restaurants or high-end culinary operations.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Excellent knife skills and ability to work across different cooking stations.
- Good understanding of food safety hygiene sanitation and HACCP principles.
- Experience supporting events banquets private functions or specialised dining experiences is an advantage.
- Knowledge of contemporary and luxury dining trends will be an added advantage.
- Fine Dining & Culinary Execution
- Food Preparation & Plating
- Excellent Knife Skills
- Recipe & Portion Control
- Food Quality Management
- HACCP & Food Safety Compliance
- Kitchen Organisation
- Inventory & Waste Management
- Teamwork & Communication
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Creativity & Adaptability
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
The ideal candidate should be:
- Highly organised and detail-oriented.
- Calm and effective during high-pressure service periods.
- Passionate about culinary excellence and premium guest experiences.
- Professional disciplined and well-presented.
- A strong team player with good communication skills.
- Adaptable to changing menus guest requirements and service demands.
- Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and public holidays as required.
- Ability to work extended hours during peak periods events or special functions.
- Willingness to maintain the high operational and service standards expected within a luxury private members club.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:
Please use Line Chef Victoria Island as the subject of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.