South Africa: Executive Chef – Luxury Boutique Hotel, Lagos posted by Manhattan Group

Executive Chef – Luxury Boutique Hotel, Lagos Our client operates a luxury five star boutique Hotel in Lagos and is currently looking for an energetic and creative Executive Chef to take their culinary product to new levels The ideal candidate will be extremely hands on with the ability and flair to create new and exciting meal experiences combining local cuisine with new world trends. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Executive Chef to make their mark in one of the premier luxury properties in the region. Key attributes for the role: · Ideally, candidates must have worked previously elsewhere in Sub Saharan Africa. Candidates with prior international exposure will have a distinct advantage. · The role requires a safe pair of hands and an individual who leads the team from the front on the floor – this role is very much hands on and is definitely not an office bound role. · He/she must be able to manage a diverse multi-cultural team with sensitivity and efficiency and have the ability to train and mentor the brigade · The client is looking for someone with formal qualifications who brings flair and creativity to the kitchen with a solid all round background with an emphasis on fine dining as well as high end buffet. · Fluency in English is a pre-requisite · A sound business acumen is required with a good knowledge of budgeting and controls. · A stable track record is required with at least three years experience in a senior role in the luxury segment. A previous background in properties with less than 100 rooms is a big plus · Candidates must be HACCP trained and be able to maintain the highest standards of food hygiene at all times Package Salary US$4,500 net per month Accommodation on site Medical cover Annual flight home Single Status only Please do not apply if you do not possess the specified skills and experience stated above. If you do not receive a reply within 7 days, please be advised that your application was unsuccessful. Recent contactable references must be provided from at least two employers prior to current. By applying for this position, the candidate agrees to provide any additional information requested by the recruitment consultant in order to compile a comprehensive Candidate Profile which includes the consultant obtaining verbal work related references from recent employers as well as confirmation of service from the respective Human Resources Departments. Work permit requirements stipulate that candidates must hold a Yellow Fever vaccination.