Luxury All-Day Dining Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Extensive training

Wellbeing support

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Muscat seeks an experienced Sous Chef to oversee the All-Day Dining kitchen, ensuring top-quality food, consistency, and hygiene. You will lead and develop the kitchen brigade, contribute to menu development, manage costs, and ensure a seamless dining experience across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events.

The role demands 4–6 years in a luxury hotel with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity, strong English communication, and proficiency in HACCP and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts.
• Minimum 4–6 years' experience in a luxury hotel; at least 2 years in a Sous Chef leadership role.
• Experience managing high-volume All Day Dining operations.
• International five-star hotel experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of international cuisine and modern culinary trends.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• High level of written and verbal Business English.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and hotel purchasing systems.
• Experience with financial budgeting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the All-Day Dining kitchen.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to standards and recipes.
• Supervise breakfast, lunch, dinner, and à la carte service.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Monitor mise en place and production to ensure efficient service.
• Assist in menu development, seasonal promotions, and dining experiences.
• Ensure all food is prepared within established quality and timing standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the culinary brigade.
• Conduct daily briefings and pre-service meetings.
• Train, coach, and mentor chefs to improve technical skills and performance.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, local health regulations, and company food safety standards.
• Conduct regular food safety audits and temperature monitoring.
• Ensure guest satisfaction through consistently high-quality food.
• Respond professionally to guest feedback and special dietary requirements.
• Maintain strong communication with restaurant and service teams.
• Support VIP functions and special events as required.
• Complete daily kitchen reports and production records.
• Assist with forecasting and ordering.
• Monitor labour productivity and staffing levels.
• Support budget planning and departmental objectives.
• Ensure all SOPs are implemented and maintained.

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Muscat seeks an experienced Sous Chef to oversee the All-Day Dining kitchen, ensuring top-quality food, consistency, and hygiene. You will lead and develop the kitchen brigade, contribute to menu development, manage costs, and ensure a seamless dining experience across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events.

The role demands 4–6 years in a luxury hotel with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity, strong English communication, and proficiency in HACCP and budgeting.