Chef (Live-in)

Santus Consulting - Our client, a private household, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chef (Live-in)

Location: Guzape 2, Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The candidate must be trustworthy, attentive to household preferences, and capable of maintaining a clean, well-organized kitchen.
• We are seeking a skilled, organized, and responsible In-house Chef to prepare quality meals and manage the kitchen efficiently within a private household.
• The ideal candidate should have experience preparing a variety of meals, maintaining high standards of food hygiene, managing kitchen supplies, and ensuring that meals are served promptly.

Responsibilities

• Manage food portions and ingredient quantities to minimize waste and control household food costs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including countertops, cooking areas, utensils, appliances, and storage spaces.
• Take note of individual food preferences, allergies, dietary restrictions, and special meal requirements.
• Develop meal plans and menus that provide variety and accommodate the household’s nutritional needs and preferences.
• Prepare special meals for visitors or household occasions when required.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served at the agreed times, with flexibility to accommodate reasonable changes to the household’s schedule.
• Plan, prepare, and serve daily meals in line with the household’s preferences, schedule, and dietary requirements.
• Assist with grocery shopping or coordinate the purchase of food items when required.
• Maintain an orderly kitchen environment and ensure food items are stored in their designated locations.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and appliances in good working condition and report faults or maintenance needs promptly.
• Prepare a variety of local and continental dishes while maintaining consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Prepare shopping lists, track ingredient usage, and communicate replenishment needs in good time.
• Monitor kitchen supplies and expenses and provide updates or receipts for purchases when necessary.
• Ensure cooking utensils, crockery, and other kitchen items are properly cleaned, stored, and handled.
• Ensure proper handling, preparation, storage, and preservation of food items in accordance with food-safety standards.
• Inspect food supplies for freshness and quality and ensure that expired or spoiled items are discarded appropriately.

Requirements

• Ability to minimize food waste and use ingredients and kitchen resources responsibly.
• Ability to follow instructions, respect household preferences, and adapt to changing meal requirements.
• 2–3 years of experience as a chef, cook, or household cook.
• Knowledge of food safety, personal hygiene, sanitation, and proper food-storage practices.
• Willingness to work as an in-house chef and reside in the employer’s household.
• Trustworthy, honest, discreet, and responsible, with respect for privacy in a private household.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistent food quality and cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently, manage daily kitchen responsibilities, and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to plan balanced meals and accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions.
• Proven ability to prepare a variety of local and continental dishes.
• Experience managing kitchen inventory, monitoring supplies, and preparing grocery lists.
• Good knowledge of meal planning, food preparation techniques, portion control, and food presentation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the safe operation, cleaning, and basic care of kitchen equipment and appliances.

Salary
N150,000 monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send an updated copy of their CV to: [email protected] using "Chef" as the subject of the email.

In the body of your email, respond to these questions;

• How many years of experience do you have working as a chef, cook, or household cook?
• Where do you currently reside? (eg, Lugbe, Abuja).
• Have you previously worked as an in-house or private household chef? If yes, briefly describe your experience.
• What types of dishes can you prepare? Please specify the local Nigerian dishes and continental or international cuisines you are familiar with.

Application Deadline: 22nd October, 2026.