Chef de Partie – Kitchen Operations Lead

About the role

The Chef de Partie will organise kitchen operations, prepare and serve a variety of dishes, and supervise junior kitchen staff in a busy restaurant environment in Accra. This role reports to the Kitchen Manager and ensures high standards of food quality, safety, and service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare food, beverage, material and equipment in advance for service.
• Cook and plate dishes according to the restaurant menu.
• Provide direction and training to kitchen helpers, commis, cooks, attendants and stewards.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area; reset stations between service periods.
• Conduct shift briefings and communicate operational requirements in the manager’s absence.
• Support performance management, on‑the‑job training and appraisal processes.
• Ensure new staff complete corporate and departmental orientation.
• Assist with budgeting, cost‑saving measures and recycling initiatives.
• Log security incidents and accidents as required.

Required profile

• Formal gastronomic education (apprenticeship, diploma, BA/BSc) and HACCP certification.
• Minimum 2 years of kitchen experience; international experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Nigerian cuisine.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in a multinational environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, solve problems proactively and maintain effective relationships with staff and guests.

Required skills

• HACCP certification.
• Expertise in Nigerian cuisine.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer operations.