Line Chef - Private Members' Club, Victoria Island

About the role

A premium private members' club in Victoria Island, Lagos is looking for a Line Chef to join its culinary team. The Line Chef prepares and executes menu items to a consistently high standard, with accuracy in taste, portioning, presentation and service, in a fast-paced, high-performance kitchen. The position reports to the Head Chef or Sous Chef and is full-time and onsite.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items according to approved recipes, preparation procedures and plating standards, keeping taste, portioning and presentation consistent.
• Complete mise en place and assigned preparation tasks within required timelines.
• Maintain a clean, organised and fully sanitised workstation throughout service.
• Comply strictly with food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Assist with stock rotation, inventory control, proper food storage and waste reduction.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely service.
• Support other kitchen staff during peak service, special events and private events, and help prepare specialised menus for club functions.
• Adapt techniques to different cuisines, menus and dietary requirements, and monitor food quality during preparation and service.
• Keep kitchen equipment and work areas properly handled, cleaned and maintained.

Required profile

• Diploma, certificate or equivalent in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Catering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a professional kitchen; fine dining, luxury hospitality or premium restaurant experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting events, banquets or private functions is an advantage.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays, and extended hours during peak periods.
• Physically fit, able to stand for long periods, calm under pressure and adaptable to changing menus and service demands.

Required skills

• Strong knife skills and ability to work across cooking stations.
• Food preparation, cooking techniques, recipe and portion control, and plating.
• Good understanding of HACCP and food safety.
• Inventory and waste management, teamwork and time management.

The stated salary is N250,000 net per month. Candidates apply by sending an updated CV to the recruiter's email, using "Line Chef - Victoria Island" as the subject; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.