Hubmart Stores Limited is a retail shopping chain of Nigerian heritage, offering multi-format stores in various locations and positioned to offer customers world-class shopping experience as well as a vast range of products. Our unique value proposition lies in our excellent customer service as well as our superior capabilities in the fresh categories.
HEAD CHEF
JOB DESCRIPTION
The job description of a head chef requires candidates who can delegate tasks effectively, as well as solve problems and address issues efficiently in a fast paced, high stress environment.
Candidates for this position must be knowledgeable in food preparation and cooking tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Head chefs direct and facilitate the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of all food stuffs for a restaurant or any other food-serving facility; plans, prices, and executes the menu; and otherwise oversees the operation of the kitchen.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops menus.
Develops recipes and standard techniques for food preparation in order to ensure food consistency and quality.
Remains up to date on new techniques and trends in dining to ensure currency in kitchen food preparation standards.
Delegates tasks to chefs, cooks, and other personnel to ensure the economical and technically correct preparation of all food items.
Tracks kitchen expenses.
Coordinates with food service manager to create and monitor the budget.
Prepares or directly monitors the preparation of technically difficult dishes.
Supervises preparation to minimize wastage.
Assesses operation to ensure all rules and regulations for health, sanitation, and safety are followed.
Develops training for food preparation personnel in order to safeguard against kitchen accidents.
Provides on-the-job and professional development training for food preparation personnel.
Keeps up to date with local, seasonal ingredients and plans menus around them.
Works to help market the business with the creation of ‘specials’ and unique dishes.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and positively in order to manage a crew of kitchen staff.
Is able to produce large amounts of food effectively and in a short period of time.
Has organizational skills and the ability to develop and follow schedules for the entire kitchen crew.
Is knowledgeable on food production and food service managing.
Has well developed interpersonal skills for negotiating with co-workers and restaurant owners as well as for handling customers
Extensive professional culinary experience is required, which can be obtained through internship programs and apprenticeships.
Strong knowledge of administration, management, and human resources is also necessary.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Inclusive of these stated above, Its important that successful candidates for the position have the following:
Strong Personality.
Mature Disposition.
Quality Leadership Skills.
Knowledge of Retail Operations (FMCG).
A minimum of HND/ B.Sc or its equivalent.
HEAD BAKER
JOB DESCRIPTION
The job of a Baker involves making breads, pastries, cakes and other types of baked goods.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provide training to staff in baking activities
Meet the requirements of clients/customers.
Ensure product freshness and food safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and bake foods
Prepare and make all bakery items for a large number of customers
Inspect and ensure proper colour combination for all baked items
Ensure proper storage of all items in refrigerators and freezers.
Assist and support senior chef and other bakers
Retain existing customer-base through preparation and serving of tasty items
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A successful candidate must possess baking experience.
Incumbent may require a Degree in culinary or short courses in pie Making, Cake Decoration, Bread Baking or any similar field. Experience is generally obtained through hands-on training. Pastry chefs, on the other hand, must obtain classroom training, teaching experience and several years of baking experience in a relevant setting.
Skills Knowledge in a wide range of ingredients, baking equipment and techniques, good planning and budgeting skills, and extensive knowledge in precautionary measures for possible health hazards. He/she must also patient, detail-oriented, creative, organized and be able to work well independently and as part of a team. Bakers must also work effectively under pressure, under conditions of high temperatures and long hours standing.
Specific work elements Preparing ingredients for biscuits, cakes, breads, rolls, muffins, pies and other baked goods based on recipes; mixing quality ingredients to form dough and batter; using baking equipment properly; adjusting oven settings; and supervising bakery staff, among others.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Inclusive of these stated above, Its important that successful candidates for the position have the following:
Strong Personality.
Mature Disposition.
Quality Leadership Skills.
Knowledge of Retail Operations (FMCG).
A minimum of HND/ B.Sc or its equivalent.
TO APPLY
Applicants should send their CVs to vozegbe@hubmart.com Titled The Post Sought For.
DUE DATE: 4 July, 2016