Chef de Cuisine – All Day Dining

About the role

The Hyatt Regency Lagos is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead its All Day Dining operations, including large‑scale breakfast buffets, international and Nigerian concepts, and live cooking stations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee menu development, engineering, and cost control for all day dining outlets.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, labor scheduling, and productivity for a team of 20‑50 staff.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and uphold food safety standards across all stations.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Events, Stewarding, and Purchasing teams to deliver seamless service.

Required profile

• 5‑8 years progressive culinary experience, with at least 2‑3 years as Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a 5‑star hotel or upscale restaurant.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop large culinary teams in high‑volume or pre‑opening environments.

Required skills

• Expertise in international, Mediterranean, Asian and Nigerian cuisines.
• Bakery and breakfast production.
• Menu development and engineering.
• Cost control and food cost management.
• Inventory and purchasing management.
• Labor scheduling and productivity management.
• HACCP and food safety compliance.