Executive Chef at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Fujairah City; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room to Belong

Job summary

InterContinental Fujairah Resort is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations across the resort’s restaurants, bars, banquets and events. You will drive menu development, food cost control and team development while upholding the highest standards of hygiene and brand guidelines.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in a senior culinary leadership capacity within a luxury hotel or resort, with excellent English and a strong customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior culinary leadership role within luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisine, menu development, food costing and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to lead, train and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee culinary operations across the resort’s restaurants, bars, banquets and events to ensure quality, consistency and presentation.
• Develop innovative menus and concepts aligned with brand standards and guest expectations.
• Manage food costs, purchasing, inventory, budgeting and waste reduction to meet targets.
• Recruit, train and mentor the culinary team to foster teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, portioning and service across all kitchens and outlets.
• Ensure HACCP, hygiene, sanitation and safety compliance and readiness for inspections.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

HACCP knowledge

Team development

English proficiency

Education

Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

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.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains. An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury. With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence.

What's your passion? Whether you're into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love. And we're looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort.

Your Day to Day

As Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction across the resort. You will oversee menu development, kitchen performance, food cost control, and team development while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and culinary excellence in line with hotel and brand standards.

Some of your main role responsibilities are:

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations across the resort’s restaurants, bars, banquets, events, and other food production areas, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Develop innovative menus and culinary concepts aligned with guest expectations, market trends, seasonal availability, and the resort’s brand standards.
• Manage food costs, budgets, purchasing, inventory, portion control, and waste reduction to achieve financial targets while maintaining culinary excellence.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop the culinary team, building a strong culture of teamwork, accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain high standards of food quality, preparation, presentation, portioning, and service across all kitchens and outlets.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and health and safety regulations, maintaining readiness for inspections and audits.
• Collaborate closely with Food & Beverage, Purchasing, Finance, Sales, and other departments to optimize operations, support events, and maximize guest satisfaction and revenue opportunities.
• Monitor guest feedback, culinary performance, and market trends, implementing improvements and new initiatives to enhance the resort’s dining experience.
• Oversee supplier quality, food storage, stock rotation, equipment maintenance, and sustainable practices to ensure efficient and responsible kitchen operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in culinary standards, operational efficiency, team performance, and profitability in line with the hotel’s commercial objectives and brand standards.

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we’re looking for:

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior culinary leadership role, preferably within a luxury hotel or resort.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisine, menu development, food costing, budgeting, and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commercially focused, creative, and able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Good command of spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.

In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we'll give you the Room to Belong.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.