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As Executive Chef you’ll direct all kitchen activities and prepare our delicious food - helping create memorable experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine. You’ll also ensure quality, kitchen maintenance, and inventory functions kept to our high standards - to make sure your kitchen is always running smoothly.
Manage day-to-day kitchen activities across the two hotels.
Plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for colleagues.
Provide mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
Maintain updated and accurate costing and documentation of all dishes prepared and sold in the food and beverage operations.
Educate and train colleagues in compliance with brand standards, service behaviors, and governmental regulations.
Ensure colleagues have the tools, training, and equipment to carry out job duties.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
Recommend and/or initiate promotions, disciplinary or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with hotel or company rules and policies.
Solicit guest feedback to improve food quality quality.
Assist with addressing customer questions and issues relating to kitchen services.
Assist Food and Beverage in-charge with menu planning, food and beverage coordination, table arrangements, decoration options, etc.
Ensure that all menu items are prepared and presented according to established recipes and standards.
Develop menu design and concepts for all food and/or beverage outlets, and catering events.
Monitor competitor and industry trends.
Maintain procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory and equipment. Replenish supplies in a timely manner and minimize waste and pilferage.
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• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a reputable establishment. • Extensive knowledge of culinary arts, cooking techniques, and international cuisines. • Strong leadership and team management skills. • Excellent understanding of food costing, inventory management, and budgeting. • Proficiency in hygiene and food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP). • Creative flair with a passion for developing new dishes and menus. • Relevant culinary degree or certification.
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work-life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing
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