Chef de Cuisine - vocoRiyadh

We want to welcome you to a world of bringing True Hospitality to everyone. When you join us at IHG, you become part of our global family. A welcoming culture of warmth, honesty and a passion for providing True Hospitality.

We pride ourselves on letting your personality and passions shine, recognizing the individual contribution you make and supporting your ambition to learn and create your own career path. In making a difference to our guests and owners, colleagues and communities, every day is a chance to create great and unique experiences, in your own way. With over 370,000 colleagues in nearly 100 countries sharing our values, there’s countless opportunities at your fingertips.

We’re growing; grow with us.

Exceptional design meets contemporary comfort at voco Riyadh . We’re on King Fahad Road at the heart of the city’s booming business district. Only 30 minutes from King Khalid International Airport . Opposite the Ministry of Interior, and steps away from other government offices.

Your key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Create innovative and seasonal menus that align with the restaurant's concept and clientele preferences.
• Ensure menus reflect a balance between creativity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead, supervise, and train the kitchen team to maintain a cohesive and efficient team.
• Delegate tasks effectively to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Monitor kitchen performance and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure all dishes meet quality, taste, and presentation standards.
• Enforce strict hygiene and food safety standards in compliance with health regulations.
• Manage food costs, and waste to ensure profitability.
• Source high-quality ingredients while maintaining budget constraints.
• Work closely with the management team to align kitchen operations with the overall goals of the hotel.

Requirements:

• A degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Head Chef, or similar role.
• Exceptional culinary skills and a passion for creating outstanding dishes.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with kitchen management software and inventory systems.

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a competitive salary and benefits package – including duty meals and discounted hotel accommodation worldwide. What's more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we'll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

And because the voco Hotels & Resorts brand belongs to the IHG family of brands, you'll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 5000 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.

So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to voco and IHG and we'll make sure you'll have room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.