Director of Culinary Excellence & Innovation

Accor Hotels; Mabalacat; Hybrid; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates

Company discounts – rooms & F&B

Free meals

Shuttle service

Life & health insurance

Uniform provided

Job summary

Swissôtel Clark, part of the Accor Hotels group, is seeking a Director of Culinary to lead all culinary operations across the resort and casino catering, ensuring world-class cuisine, brand standards, and sustainable practices.

You will coach senior kitchen teams, manage budgets, drive menu innovation, and deliver outstanding guest experiences in a 5-star environment at Clark Freeport Zone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, with at least 5 years in an executive chef or multi-property role in international 5-star hotel or resort.
• Proven experience managing large-scale culinary operations including hotel, casino, and event catering.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Passionate about culinary innovation, guest satisfaction, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations across Swissôtel Clark.
• Ensure consistent delivery of world-class cuisine and dining experiences.
• Adhere to brand standards while driving culinary innovation and operational excellence.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for culinary programs.
• Develop menus and collaborate with events to support guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Menu development

Team leadership

Hospitality management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Job description

Swissôtel Clark, part of the Accor Hotels group, is seeking a Director of Culinary to lead all culinary operations across the resort and casino catering, ensuring world-class cuisine, brand standards, and sustainable practices.

You will coach senior kitchen teams, manage budgets, drive menu innovation, and deliver outstanding guest experiences in a 5-star environment at Clark Freeport Zone.