Hospitality

Executive Private (home) Chef

The Place (Smackers Limited)·Lagos, Nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
HospitalitydirectorFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Oct 26, 2026

The Place - We are a fast growing, world class, and dynamic, multi-billion Nigerian conglomerates, established and managed by a team of professionals with decades of management consulting and accounting experience/ training from Arthur Andersen (now KPMG in Nigeria). We are a profitable player in the QSR sector of the Hospitality industry in Nigeria with great prospects and staff strength of over 1000 employees. Currently, our operations span across 17 locations in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria, with rapid expansion plans to penetrate more locations in the short to medium term.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Private (Home) Chef

Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos Job type: Full-time

Job Description

We are looking for a professional and experienced Executive Private Chef to prepare meals in a private home according to their preferences and dietary needs.

The executive chef will be responsible for shopping for ingredients, planning menus, preparing and serving meals, and cleaning up afterwards.

Our ideal candidate should have professional training in culinary arts and substantial experience in the food service industry. The ideal should have a passion for cooking, be creative, and be able to prepare a variety of cuisines.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh

Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients

Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods

Present, garnish and arrange final dishes

Maintain a clean and safe kitchen area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes

Handle and store ingredients and food

Maintain food safety and sanitation standards

Prepare meals according to preferences and dietary needs

Create customized menus for family

Shop for high-quality, fresh ingredients

Keep the kitchen clean and organized, ensuring all food safety regulations are adhered to.

Store and dispose of food properly to reduce waste and comply with health regulations

Requirements

Proven work experience as an Executive Chef or similar role

Must be an akwa ibom/Cross River/Benin Republic indigine

Must be 35 years old plus

Must be a male

Must be married

Experience with menu planning

Knowledge of different types of cuisine

Excellent cooking skills with attention to detail

Ability to adapt recipes to accommodate special dietary needs

Familiarity with sanitation regulations

Must be willing to work in Lekki, Lagos

Salary Very attractive

At a glance

Company

The Place (Smackers Limited)

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

director

Valid until

October 26, 2026

Created

October 12, 2026