Alaba Shonibare & Co is a privately held real estate development and management firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. Established in 1990, the company has a rich history rooted in the development of Shonibare Estate, one of Nigeria’s earliest private housing estates, founded by Chief S. O. Shonibare over 60 years ago .

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Resident Chef

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Resident Cook / Chef will be responsible for preparing daily meals for residents, maintaining kitchen hygiene, planning menus, and ensuring proper food management within the residence.
• The role requires someone who is organized, trustworthy, and able to prepare a variety of nutritious and well-presented meals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and occasional snacks) for residents.
• Plan weekly menus in consultation with the employer or household manager.
• Ensure meals are balanced, nutritious, and meet dietary preferences or restrictions.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen at all times.
• Properly store food items and manage kitchen inventory.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of perishable items.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a cook or chef in a residence, restaurant, or hospitality setting.
• Ability to prepare a variety of local and continental dishes.
• Good knowledge of kitchen hygiene and food safety practices.
• Trustworthy, respectful, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to live within the residence (resident role).

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: N100,000 – N200,000 monthly.
• Accommodation
• Alternative weekend off.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.