Chef De Cuisine (Pre-Opening) At Ihg's Luxury Brand

IHG® is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a promise to provide True Hospitality for Good. Making everyone feel welcome and cared for, recognised and respected, whoever and wherever they are in the world. Join us and not only can you benefit from the world of variety and opportunity that comes with working for a global organisation, but you can also look forward to being part of a company that will appreciate you for being you. We give you room to belong.

Do you see yourself as Chef De Cuisine with IHG?

At IHG, along with being drawn by our reputation and facilities, our guests come for a deeper connection to each other, our colleagues and themselves. And we are ready to make it happen.

Our colleagues are fundamental to delivering the memorable experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture as diverse as the distinct hotels in our portfolio. If you think you have it in you then we would love to hear from you.

As CDC, you will report to our general manager and direct all kitchen activities across the hotel including restaurants and bars, in-room dining, and banquet operations. This critical role is at the heart of driving menu design and creating memorable culinary experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine. You’ll also ensure quality, kitchen maintenance, and inventory functions are kept to our high standards - to make sure your kitchen is always running smoothly.

Your Day to day:

• Direct the operation of the kitchen(s), including food preparation and quality, physical maintenance, and inventory functions, to ensure hotel quality standards and revenue goals are met and food and supply costs are controlled.

• Complete forecasts, plans, and departmental production reports for management.

• Participate in the preparation of the hotel’s annual budget and the setting of departmental goals.

• Maintain updated and accurate costing and documentation of all dishes prepared and sold in the food and beverage operations.

• Manage day-to-day kitchen activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance. • Educate and train team members in compliance with brand and service standards, and governmental regulations. Ensure staff has the tools, training, and equipment to carry out job duties.

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events.

• Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies.

• Solicit guest feedback to improve food and presentation quality.

In return we'll give you a competitive benefit package including, hotel discounts worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG®. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to belong.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams, and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.