African Cuisine Chef
Location: Gwarinpa, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time shift-based (evenings, weekends & public holidays)
Reports to: Head Chef
Core Purpose
- Own the African section of the kitchen and prepare authentic Nigerian and wider African dishes at a refined, restaurant standard. Honour traditional flavours and techniques while delivering the polish, consistency and presentation expected of a world-class brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare a full range of Nigerian and African dishes (soups, swallows, jollof/fried/coconut rice, pepper soup, asun, moin moin, regional specialities, etc.)
- Deliver authentic taste with modern, elegant plating
- Work with the Head Chef to design, test and refine the African menu, specials and event menus
- Maintain standardised recipe cards and document the cultural story behind signature dishes
- Prepare stocks, stews, pepper bases and mise en place ahead of service
- Check every dish for taste, seasoning, texture, temperature and presentation
- Control portions, yield, wastage and ingredient costs
- Enforce food safety, allergen control and hygiene standards
- Train and share knowledge with the kitchen and floor teams.
Requirements
- Minimum: SSCE/WAEC/NECO with credits in English & Maths + certificate/diploma in Professional Cookery or Catering
- Preferred: OND/HND or degree in Hospitality/Culinary Arts
- Required: Food Safety & Hygiene certificate and Allergen Awareness
- 4–6 years professional experience cooking Nigerian and African cuisine, with at least 2 years as Chef de Partie or Lead Cook
- Proven expertise across several regional Nigerian cuisines; knowledge of other African cuisines is an advantage.
- Portfolio of dishes preferred.
Other Notes:
- Uniform provided; strict kitchen hygiene and grooming standards apply
- Physically demanding (long standing hours, heat, lifting).
Application Closing Date
th9 October, 2026.
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
- You can also WhatsApp 07089732080
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Cedar Grillz & Lounge is an equal opportunity employer.