Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine – Premium Destination Dining Restaurant – Abuja, Nigeria

Nigeria

ZAR 72000 - 92000 Monthly

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Hospitality Jobs Africa

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Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine – Premium Destination Dining Restaurant – Abuja, Nigeria

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Closing Date: 2026-07-18
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Senior
Experience: More than 10 Years
EE/AA: No

Summary

Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine – Premium Destination Dining Restaurant – Abuja, Nigeria

 

A leading premium destination dining restaurant in Abuja is seeking a highly creative and experienced Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine to lead its culinary operation.

This exciting opportunity is ideal for a passionate culinary leader with a background in fine dining, luxury hospitality, boutique hotels, luxury lodges, or acclaimed independent restaurants. The successful candidate will play a key role in elevating the food offering, mentoring the kitchen brigade, strengthening operational systems, and helping establish the restaurant as one of Africa's leading dining destinations.

 

Salary: USD 4,000 – 5,000 Net Per Month

Description

  • Lead and manage all kitchen operations
  • Develop innovative menus and culinary concepts
  • Oversee food costing, stock control, and kitchen profitability
  • Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
  • Mentor, train, and develop kitchen teams
  • Drive operational excellence and kitchen efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
  • Collaborate on new dining experiences and menu innovation

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum 8–10 years of professional culinary experience
  • Previous experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, boutique hotels, luxury lodges, or destination dining concepts
  • Strong menu development and food costing experience
  • Exceptional plating and presentation skills
  • Proven leadership and kitchen management experience
  • Strong team-building and mentoring abilities
  • Experience with experiential dining concepts highly advantageous

 

Package Includes

✔ Furnished accommodation
✔ Annual return flight to home country
✔ Work permit and visa sponsorship
✔ Medical support
✔ Performance-based incentives
✔ Future growth opportunities within an expanding hospitality group

 

This role oversees a brigade of approximately 15–20 kitchen staff and is best suited to a chef who thrives in creative, guest-focused dining environments featuring Mediterranean, Afro-Fusion, premium seafood, premium meats, open-fire cooking, tasting menus, and contemporary presentation styles.

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