Chef De Cuisine - Anise (All Day Dining) - F&B Preparation - InterContinental Dubai Festival City

InterContinental Hotels Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hotel chain in Dubai seeks a Chef De Cuisine to develop innovative menus and lead the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Culinary Arts, with at least 2 years of experience, and a strong background in multicultural cuisine. This role involves ensuring food quality, guest satisfaction, and managing costs effectively. The company offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in the same position.
• Strong technical skill set and understanding of multicultural cuisine.
• Holds an internationally approved food safety certificate, ideally HACCP.
• Diplomatic team player able to foster relationships with members.
• General knowledge of costing related to food cost control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative menus ensuring multicultural diversity.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen brigade.
• Monitor buffet quality and presentation during service.
• Control food costs and inventory.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Cost control

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Do you see yourself as a Chef De Cuisine for InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City?

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.

If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.

The InterContinental Hotels Group at Dubai Festival City consists of four hotels. These include the luxury and lifestyle brand InterContinental, the lavish long-stay InterContinental Residence Suites, the premium Crowne Plaza, and the essentials Holiday Inn & Suites. In addition to over 1,600 rooms, the cluster boasts a selection of 16 restaurants and bars, an impressive 3,800-square-metre Event Centre across two levels, the 5,000-square-metre Festival Arena by InterContinental, the luxurious Spa InterContinental, and state-of-the-art gym and swimming pool facilities. We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming, and full of life to join over 1,200 colleagues who are always finding ways to make every guest's experience an enjoyable one. We value the passion and enthusiasm of our colleagues and encourage you to share your passion when you work with us.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Culinary Excellence

Develop and implement innovative menus across all outlets and meal periods, ensuring multicultural diversity and creativity.

Oversee food preparation and presentation, consistently exceeding guest expectations.

Collaborate with Pastry, Bakery, and Garde Manger to design cohesive and contemporary offerings.

Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and culinary execution.

Leadership & Training

Lead, inspire, and mentor the kitchen brigade, fostering a culture of growth, creativity, and accountability.

Conduct regular training sessions on new techniques, menu items, and safety protocols.

Identify, nurture, and develop future culinary talent within the team.

Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and quality.

Monitor buffet quality and presentation during service.

Control food costs and inventory, taking corrective action where necessary to maintain profitability.

Assist in budget planning and seek opportunities for cost optimization without compromising standards.

Guest Experience & Collaboration

Engage with guests to create personalized dining experiences and respond proactively to feedback.

Partner with Restaurant Managers and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless coordination and elevated guest satisfaction.

Contribute to achieving brand and organizational performance goals through consistent culinary excellence and service synergy.

What we need from you

• Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management, minimum of 2 years in the same position.
• Strong technical skill set and understanding of multicultural cuisine.
• Proven history on working in a multinational environment.
• Hold an internationally approved food safety certificate, ideally HACCP.
• Diplomatic team player able to foster relationships with members, colleagues, and guests.
• General knowledge of costing which relate to food cost control.
• Self-motivated innovative with a high drive for results
• Technically literacy including MS word, excel and presentation

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 – including 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 all applicants. 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 to Belong, Room to Grow, and a Room to 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 framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us, and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.