Luxury All‑Day Dining Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Muscat; On-site; OMR 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Training & development programs

Wellbeing framework

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Muscat, Oman, is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the All-Day Dining kitchen on-site, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency and hygiene standards. You will lead the culinary brigade, drive menu development, monitor costs, and mentor staff to deliver a seamless guest experience across breakfast, lunch, dinner, in-room dining, and events in a luxury setting.

The role requires a culinary arts degree, 4–6 years in a luxury hotel, leadership experience, HACCP knowledge, and

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 or Junior 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

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

English proficiency

Food safety knowledge

Budgeting basics

Education

Degree or certificate in culinary arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hotel purchasing systems

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Muscat, Oman, is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the All-Day Dining kitchen on-site, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency and hygiene standards. You will lead the culinary brigade, drive menu development, monitor costs, and mentor staff to deliver a seamless guest experience across breakfast, lunch, dinner, in-room dining, and events in a luxury setting.

The role requires a culinary arts degree, 4–6 years in a luxury hotel, leadership experience, HACCP knowledge, and