Job Openings at TalentPool Nigeria

TalentPool is Nigeria's emerging human capital solutions company providing a wide range of human capital and business support solutions to businesses. We work with our clients to provide bespoke solutions and hiring that addresses core human capital challenges through talent search, training, background checks, payroll management and outsourcing.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.)  Finance Officer
Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors and projects daily cash flow; reviews and executes all checks and deposits for the company/industry events and reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.
• Reviews all purchasing of capital assets, office supplies and facility supplies.
• Preparing financial statements and other financial reports, including but not limited to monthly statements, Budget Forecasting, Annual Budget and Annual Report.
• Liaise with local, state and federal tax authorities on tax matters
• Handling bank activities such as lodgment of cash and cheques etc
• Assist in the handling of impress
• Maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses
• Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Performs regular reviews of the ledgers and other books of entries and ensures relevant reconciliations.
• Assist in preparation of daily product sales report
• Assist in periodic stock/inventory report
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting
• 2-3 years of proven accounting experience
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles.

Compensation

• Salary: Negotiable
• Lunch
• Accommodation

Application Closing Date: 11th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@talentpool.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

2.) HR Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Days: Monday - Saturday

About the Job

• You will be a leader in a fast-paced environment that ensures that we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to achieve our mission and objectives through the promotion of our core corporate values and shaping a positive culture.

Job Description

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
• Nurture a positive working environment.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization.
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.

Qualifications

• A Degree in HR or a related field.
• At least five (5) years of experience working in HR, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in managing all functions of the HR Department including recruitment, Performance Management, Learning and development, employee relations, Compensation and benefits, and employment policy compliance.
• Experience in managing HR records and producing HR metrics reports.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Lunch
• Accommodation would be made available.

Application Closing Date: 13th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@talentpool.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

3.) Head Chef

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Sector: Hospitality

Job Duties

• The Head Chef is responsible for planning and managing the preparation and service of meals for guests at the Restaurant, s/he will also ensure the smooth and profitable operation of the kitchen, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety at all times.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and execute menus for guests, set standards for all recipes, service systems, and storage procedures; plan rotating menus to efficiently utilize supplies and minimize waste
• Train and evaluate kitchen and dining room staff on an ongoing basis
• Ensure kitchen and dining areas are maintained to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Ensure equipment is maintained in a clean and operational state, that it is secure, and replaced or repaired when necessary, maintaining safety standards
• Monitor and maintain operational procedures including practices stipulated by the Department of Environmental Health; where feasible, develop and maintain a recycling program for cardboard, glass, and aluminium
• Monitor and approve timesheets for all kitchen and dining room staff
• Manage food and kitchen budget, maintaining awareness of accurate food costs, implementing and monitoring portion control
• Inventory control, ordering and rotation
• Oversee and maintain high standards of presentation
• Demonstrate high personal competency in technical and artistic skills necessary to operate the kitchen and produce food of consistently high quality.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's Degree / HND Catering & Hotel Management with Technical / Professional qualifications with 6 years’ work experience in similar role will be an advantage.
• Proven experience as Head Chef in a huge establishment
• Outstanding cooking skills.
• Real creativity when it comes to food.
• An ability to create menus that are innovative and profitable.
• A deep understanding of ingredients and produce.
• Ability to divide responsibilities and monitor progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• The capacity to work under extreme pressure.
• Excellent leadership and management.
• The ability to delegate tasks.
• Exceptional proven ability in kitchen management
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs.

Working Hours:

• 6 working days
• Opening days, Mondays-Sundays. One-off days.

Benefits

• Salary: N200,000 - N350,000 / Month
• Accommodation and lunch would be provided
• Great working environment

Application Closing Date: 9th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@talentpool.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

4.) Sous Chef

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Sector: Hospitality

Job Duties

• To be totally customer-focused by consistently delivering excellent customer service with an informed, friendly and effective approach.
• To assist with the control and ownership for the management of the kitchen department within the overall policies and controls established by the company, ensuring that the brand values and standards are delivered and budgeted profitability achieved.
• To ensure at all times a high standard of cleanliness and practices is maintained, thereby ensuring all statutory legislation is met.

Job Responsibilities

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Responds to and handle guest problems and complaints.
• To ensure that guests are always receiving an exceptional dining experience representing true value for money.
• Ensure that all recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly.
• Ensure that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe cards whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing waste.
• Ensure that the Department’s overall operational budgets are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure that a consistent first-class product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in all culinary areas, whilst adhering to operational deadlines.
• Ensure that food stock levels within the culinary department areas are of sufficient quantity and quality in relevance to the hotel occupancy and function forecasts.
• Ensure that associate meals and associate dining services are of a consistently high standard.
• Ensure that chefs are always in clean tidy uniforms and are always presentable to be in guest view.
• Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safely and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained.
• Ensure that meetings are well-planned and results-orientated.

Education and Training

• B.Sc Degree in Culinary Science or related certificate would be a plus
• 1+ years of experience as a Sous Chef
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Knowledge of African & continental cuisine
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with industry’s best practices

Working Hours

• 6 working days, 6am-5pm
• Opening days, Mondays-Sundays. One off days.

Benefits

• Salary: N100,000 - N200,000 / Month
• Accommodation and lunch would be provided
• Great working environment

Application Closing Date: 9th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@talentpool.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the email.