Executive Chef

Your day-to-day

• Direct daily kitchen activities, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers
• Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues – recognise good performance
• Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive – connect departments to create sense of one team
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Communicate with all hotel department heads to stay informed of kitchen needs and ensure timely responses to requests
• Encourage guest feedback to improve guest satisfaction
• Answer guest questions about dishes and kitchen services
• Help the Food and Beverage In-Charge with event planning
• Keep an eye on competitor activity / industry innovation to develop your own ideas in the kitchen
• Make sure food and the ingredients are secure and stored safely – always keep stock replenished to minimise waste
• Always follow governmental regulations and company policies and procedures
• Complete forecasts, plans, and departmental production reports for management
• Help prepare the hotel’s annual budget and the setting of departmental goals
• Maintain costing and documentation of all dishes prepared and sold from the kitchen

• 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.

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 and always welcome 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 my Wellbeing program we support your overall wellbeing.