We believe every plate tells a story. So, we\xe2\x80\x99re searching for a Cluster Executive Chef with a palate for serving up truly memorable dishes. Whenever and wherever our guests choose to dine. Behind the scenes, you\xe2\x80\x99ll ensure quality, maintain high standards and keep the kitchen running smoothly.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you\xe2\x80\x99ll mostly be:

• Making every single meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the tastebuds.
• Directing daily kitchen activities as well as coaching and developing a team capable of catering to more than 500 people
• Encouraging and addressing guest feedback
• Helping our EAM i/c of Food and Beverage plan events
• Working closely with the finance team to forecast, plan and budget.
• Managing all functions of the Food Production operations to achieve optimum departmental profit.
• Managing all functions of the Food Production and Stewarding operations to achieve the optimum quality level of food production and sanitation.
• Overseeing special events and special food promotions
• Issuing recipes and maintaining up-dated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation.
• Developing new dishes and products, takes steps to ensure that outstanding culinary technical skills are maintained.
• Maintaining comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets and current trends and make appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly.
• Controlling and analysing, on an on-going basis, the level of the following:

+ Sales
+ Costs
+ Issuing of food
+ Quality and presentation of food products
+ Condition and cleanliness of facilities and equipment
+ Guest satisfaction
+ Marketing

• Developing with the EAM i/c of Food and Beverage popular menus offering guests value for money in accordance with IHG guidelines
• Planning and organizing with the EAM i/c of Food and Beverage successful Food and Beverage activities in the hotel and overseeing them
• Attending and participating in other meetings as required by the administrative calendar.
• Keeping an up-dated Hotel Policies and Procedures file and up-dated files on the following Food Production matters:

+ Recipes
+ Finance
+ Standards
+ Personnel and Training
+ Outlets
+ Promotions
+ Meetings
+ Projects
+ Material and Equipment
+ Miscellaneous

• Setting Food Production and Stewarding goals and develops strategies, procedures and policies.
• Setting standards of all food and equipment purchases in accordance with IHG guidelines.
• Monitoring local competitors and compare their operation with the hotel Food and Beverage operation.

What we need from you

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts
• Minimum of 3 years senior management experience in a large Food & Beverage department of a luxury deluxe hotel
• High level of written and verbal Business English capability
• Thorough knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook is essential.
• Experience with financial budgeting is essential.

What you can expect from us

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 \xe2\x80\x93 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 difference 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 \xe2\x80\x93 both inside and outside of work \xe2\x80\x93 and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you\xe2\x80\x99ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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