Executive Chef

Lexis Hotels & Resorts Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexis Hotels & Resorts Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations across four- to five-star outlets. You will develop and update menus, ensure consistent food quality and presentation, approve recipes and SRCs, lead seasonal menu planning, and oversee all kitchen sections.

Strong leadership, training, and HACCP hygiene compliance are essential. Minimum 5 years in a similar role within a 4/5-star hotel and a Diploma in Hotel Management/Culinary

Qualifications

• Diploma in Hotel Management or Culinary Services required.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar capacity within a 4/5-star hotel.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Perception and awareness of individual needs; ability to handle all situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update menus for all outlets, aligned with brand standards and market positioning.
• Ensure consistency of food quality, presentation and portion control across all kitchens.
• Approve recipes, standard recipe cards (SRCs) and plating guides.
• Lead seasonal/festive menu planning and special promotions.
• Oversee all kitchen sections.
• Recruit, train and appraise culinary staff; build succession plans for key kitchen roles.
• Set duty rosters and manage manpower planning in line with occupancy/ F&B forecasts.
• Conduct regular briefings and skills training.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene requirements by authorities and DBKL.
• Oversee pest control, cleaning schedules and kitchen equipment maintenance with Maintenance.
• Manage allergen and dietary protocols (halal, vegetarian, allergy-safe handling).
• Control wastage through portion standards, inventory management and FIFO.

Skills

Menu development

Quality control

Recipe approval

Team leadership

Training & coaching

Hygiene compliance

Inventory management

Menu planning

Staff scheduling

Education

Diploma in Hotel Management/Culinary Services

Job description

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Lexis Hotels & Resorts Sdn Bhd – Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

• Develop and update menus for all outlets and aligned with brand standards and market positioning.
• Ensure consistency of food quality, presentation and portion control across all kitchens.
• Approve recipes, standard recipe cards (SRCs) and plating guides.
• Lead seasonal / festive menu planning and special promotions.
• Oversee all kitchen sections
• Recruit, train and appraise culinary including stewarding staff, build succession plans for key kitchen roles.
• Set duty rosters and manage manpower planning in line with occupancy/ F&B forecasts
• Conduct regular briefings and skills training
• Ensure compliance of all hygiene requirement by the government authorities and DBKL.
• Oversee pest control, cleaning schedules and kitchen equipment maintenance in coordination with Maintenance Department.
• Manage allergen and dietary requirement protocols (halal, vegetarian, allergy – safe handling).
• Control wastage through portion standards, inventory management and stock rotation (FIFO).

5. Inventory & Procurement

• Approve purchase and monitor stock levels across all kitchen stores.
• Evaluate and on-board new suppliers, maintain quality/ pricing bench marks.

Job Requirements

Candidate must possess at least Diploma in Hotel Management/Culinary Services or relevant role.

Minimum 5 years of working experience in a similar capacity in a 4/5 star hotel.

Organizational skills to function effectively with attention to detail while meeting established deadlines.

Perception and awareness of individual needs, the ability to handle all situations.