Executive Chef

About the role

The Executive Chef will lead the kitchen operations for Kenex Konsults International in Port Harcourt, ensuring high‑quality food preparation, menu innovation, and seamless service across restaurants, hotels, banquets and special events.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, managing food preparation, service delivery and equipment maintenance.
• Design, develop and regularly update menus to reflect customer preferences, seasonal ingredients and business goals.
• Create standardized recipes, portion sizes, presentation standards and cooking procedures.
• Supervise, train and coordinate chefs, cooks, kitchen assistants and other staff, developing schedules and monitoring performance.
• Control kitchen budgets, food costs, portion control and waste reduction while monitoring inventory and coordinating purchases.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards and proper storage, labeling and rotation of food items.
• Collaborate with the Food and Beverage Manager and restaurant staff to guarantee smooth service and address customer feedback.

Required profile

• Minimum qualification: OND.
• At least 3 years (36 months) of experience in a similar executive chef role.