HEAD CHEF / KITCHEN LEAD

Onyx Technologies Group; Time; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

The ChopYard at Onyx Technologies Group seeks a Head Chef / Kitchen Lead to set the standard for food preparation, service, safety, and portion control. This hands-on role requires someone who can protect quality while keeping the kitchen organized to deliver consistently during busy service periods.

You will lead preparation, cooking, plating, train teammates, manage stock and waste, and collaborate with restaurant operations on purchasing and menu availability to ensure a smooth, high-quality

Qualifications

• BECE certificate; WASSCE, TVET, Culinary school, or hospitality training is an advantage.
• Experience leading a kitchen, grill, fast-food, or high-volume food-preparation station.
• Strong knowledge of safe food handling, hygiene, portion control, and kitchen organisation.
• Food safety, hygiene, culinary, or hospitality certificate is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, cooking, plating, and consistent recipe execution.
• Plan prep lists, portions, station setup, and readiness for each service period.
• Manage food safety, cleanliness, stock handling, and waste control in the kitchen.
• Train kitchen teammates and uphold speed, quality, and presentation standards.
• Work with restaurant operations on purchasing, menu availability, and service issues.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety knowledge

Team training

Service professionalism

Education

BECE certificate

Culinary school / hospitality training

WASSCE / TVET (advantage)

Job description

Group Divisions The Onyx ecosystem Seventeen operating fronts. One shared standard.Explore all divisions Cloud & AI Financial TechnologiesVisionMobilityLogisticsCommunicationsMediaProduct EngineeringSmart InfrastructureEnergyHealth TechnologiesProperty TechnologiesCommerceGovernment SolutionsVenturesFoods & ConsumerHospitality & Leisure JourneyBrandsPartnershipsCareersInsights Contact About the GroupOur JourneyBusiness DivisionsOnyx MediaBrands and ProductsLeadershipPartnershipsCareersNews and InsightsContact Back to open positions The ChopYard / Kitchen Head Chef / Kitchen Lead Set the standard for food preparation, kitchen discipline, and reliable service delivery. Full-time Business unit Onyx Food and Hospitality Smart Group Cook About The Role Where you will make an impact You will lead the kitchen through preparation, service, food safety, portion control, cleanliness, and team discipline. The role is hands on and requires someone who can protect quality while keeping the kitchen organised enough to deliver consistently during busy service periods. What you will do Core responsibilities

• Lead preparation, cooking, plating, and consistent recipe execution.
• Plan prep lists, portions, station setup, and readiness for each service period.
• Manage food safety, cleanliness, stock handling, and waste control in the kitchen.
• Train kitchen teammates and uphold speed, quality, and presentation standards.
• Work with restaurant operations on purchasing, menu availability, and service issues.

What we are looking for Role requirements

• Minimum BECE certificate; WASSCE, TVET, culinary school, or hospitality training is an advantage.
• Practical experience leading a kitchen, grill, fast-food, or high-volume food-preparation station.
• Strong knowledge of safe food handling, hygiene, portion control, and kitchen organisation.
• Food safety, hygiene, culinary, or hospitality certificate is an advantage.

What success looks like Outcomes that matter

• Every service period begins with stations, ingredients, and prep work ready.
• Recipes, portions, presentation, and food-safety standards remain consistent.
• Waste and stock handling are controlled without compromising availability.
• Kitchen teammates become faster and more reliable through clear training and supervision.

Why The ChopYard Clear standards. Real ownership. The ChopYard is building a disciplined food and hospitality operation around quality, speed, consistency, and a strong guest experience. You will join a team where practical ownership is visible in every service. Building technology-powered businesses that last. Group AboutOur JourneyLeadershipCareersNews And Insights Active products Onyx Lending Onyx Insights Onyx EnvironGuardStyleRideThe ChopYardAll divisions Divisions Cloud & AI Financial TechnologiesVisionMobilityLogisticsCommunicationsMediaProduct EngineeringSmart InfrastructureEnergyHealth TechnologiesProperty TechnologiesCommerceGovernment SolutionsVenturesFoods & ConsumerHospitality & Leisure Connect Global operations [e-mail] the GroupPartnershipsGroup updates 2026 Onyx Technologies Group PrivacyTermsCookies