About the Role
CMK Culinary Institute (Creative Centre), a premier and internationally recognized culinary arts and hospitality management school located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is seeking a talented Artistry Chef to join our esteemed team. Known fully as Celebrity Mobile Kitchen, we specialize in comprehensive professional chef programs, advanced pastry and baking tracks, and specialized training modules for catering firms and food entrepreneurs. We are looking for an experienced culinary expert with a passion for teaching, artistic food presentation, and mentoring aspiring chefs in a dynamic, world-class academic environment.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver engaging, high-quality practical and theoretical culinary instruction to students enrolled in our professional chef and baking tracks.
- Design, develop, and update innovative curriculum and recipes that align with global culinary trends and industry standards.
- Demonstrate advanced culinary techniques, knife skills, food safety, and kitchen hygiene practices during hands-on training sessions.
- Supervise kitchen operations, manage ingredient inventories, and ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and mentor individuals pursuing careers in the hospitality and food entrepreneurship sectors.
- Collaborate with academic staff to organize food exhibitions, tasting events, and practical examinations.
- Minimum of OND, HND, or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
- Professional culinary certification or recognized culinary school diploma is highly desirable.
- Proven professional experience as a Chef, Instructor, or Pastry Chef within a reputable hospitality establishment or culinary institute.
- Exceptional artistic food presentation skills with deep knowledge of local and international cuisines.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities with a passion for teaching and mentoring.
- Comprehensive understanding of kitchen management, food safety standards, and culinary hygiene.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and international culinary exposure.
- Dynamic, creative, and supportive work environment in the heart of Port Harcourt.
- Health insurance and other staff welfare benefits.