Junior Chef

Junior Chef – SuyaBranch Lounge

Location: Abraham Adesanya, Ajah, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: ₦120,000/month

About SuyaBranch

SuyaBranch is a growing restaurant and lounge focused on Nigerian food, grills, and a premium casual dining experience.

We are looking for a professionally trained Junior Chef to join our kitchen team. We want someone who has received formal culinary training, understands professional kitchen standards, and takes pride in preparing consistently good food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to SuyaBranch recipes and standards.
• Ensure consistency in taste, portion size, quality, and presentation.

• Handle food preparation and mise en place before service.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.

• Follow proper food storage, preservation, labelling, and handling procedures.
• Minimise food waste and use ingredients responsibly.

• Maintain an organised and clean workstation.
• Assist with improving existing dishes and testing new menu items.

• Monitor ingredients used during your shift and report low stock appropriately.
• Work effectively with other kitchen, bar, and service staff.

• Follow established kitchen procedures and operational standards.

Requirements

• Formal culinary training from a recognised culinary school or hospitality institution is required.
• Practical cooking experience in a restaurant, lounge, hotel, catering business, or similar environment is preferred.

• Good knowledge of Nigerian cuisine and contemporary food preparation.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety.

• Strong attention to taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Ability to follow recipes and portioning standards accurately.

• Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.
• Reliable, disciplined, organised, and willing to learn.

• Applicants living around Abraham Adesanya, Ajah, Sangotedo, Badore, Ogombo, or nearby areas are preferred.

Compensation & Growth

Starting salary is ₦120,000/month + staff meals .

The role offers opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation based on performance and growth within SuyaBranch.

Application

Interested candidates should submit their CV and details/evidence of culinary training or certification to suya.branch@gmail.com

Photos or a portfolio of dishes prepared are welcome.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a practical cooking assessment as part of the recruitment process.

https://suyabranch.com

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