Demi Chef

InterContinental Hotels Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts worldwide

Career progression in IHG

Job summary

Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar is seeking a Demi Chef to join our kitchen team. You will work in a dynamic environment within the IHG family, preparing Malaysian classics and supporting day-to-day kitchen operations.

You will handle various duties, maintain hygiene, and collaborate with fellow chefs to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests. This entry-level role requires flexibility for night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Able to work night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Compliant with local food handling and alcohol-serving laws.
• Strong communication and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Make meals visually appealing and tasty.
• Own your workstation: manage supplies, equipment and waste.
• Maintain cleanliness to meet hygiene laws.
• Assist with washing up and other kitchen duties.
• Take on ad-hoc duties as a true team player.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic Math

Flexibility

Food Handling Rules

English Fluency

Bahasa Malaysia Fluency

Communication

Job description

Join Our Team as Demi Chef at Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar.

About Us

Nestled in the heart of a city brimming with historical charm, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine, Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar sits conveniently at the crossroads of Jalan Maarof and Jalan Bangsar - a gateway to key attractions around Kuala Lumpur.

Designed with the modern traveler in mind, our hotel features 220 thoughtfully designed rooms. Guests can rejuvenate in our outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. Our all-day restaurant serves delicious Malaysian classics, while the lobby lounge offers fresh bakes and fuss-free Grab and Go options. Our flexible meeting spaces, including a ballroom for up to 400 guests, are ideal for organizing events.

Do you see yourself as a Demi Chef with Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar?

We are seeking a passionate Demi Chef who can combine informality and fun with professionalism and sophistication, leaders with an inclusive spirit who embrace individuality and inject positivity into their work environments.

Our colleagues are fundamental to delivering memorable experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture as diverse as the distinct hotels in our portfolio.

Your day to day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Making every single meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the tastebuds
• Taking ownership for your workstation - keeping on top of supplies, equipment and waste
• Being cleaner than clean to meet or exceed local cleanliness and hygiene laws
• Helping with washing up and other kitchen duties where needed
• Taking on other ad-hoc duties like a true team player

What we need from you

For you to be the ideal candidate, you should have the following:

• The strength to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg) which can also involve bending and kneeling
• A good grasp of reading, writing and basic mathematics
• The flexibility to work night, weekend and holiday shifts
• Compliance with local laws on food handling and serving alcohol - you’ll need to be above the minimum age required and fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Great communication - you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to

What we offer

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

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.