Executive Chef

Accor; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,200,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad, a luxury Accor property, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across restaurants, banquets, and events. You will develop talent, craft innovative menus, and drive culinary excellence while upholding strict hygiene and HACCP standards.

The role focuses on delivering world-class dining experiences in a premium setting, directing food cost control, and mentoring a multicultural kitchen team to sustain guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of culinary experience with Executive Chef background in luxury hotels.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop multicultural culinary teams.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with a passion for talent development.
• Excellent knowledge of international cuisine, food safety standards and cost management.
• Creative mindset with commitment to continuous improvement and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong culinary culture that links heritage with international standards.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and compliance with standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team through training and mentoring.
• Create innovative menus while managing food cost, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
• Partner with F&B leadership to deliver outstanding dining experiences and events.
• Analyze kitchen performance metrics, manage budgets, and drive profitability.
• Oversee food safety, sanitation, and hygiene per HACCP and local regs.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Menu Development

Food Safety HACCP

Cost Control

Team Coaching

International Cuisine

Job description

Company Description

Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad is Located in the heart of Pakistan’s capital, Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad is a luxury Accor property offering world-class hospitality, exceptional dining experiences, and premium facilities. As part of the global Mövenpick brand, the hotel combines Swiss-inspired excellence with authentic local experiences.

Company Description

Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad is Located in the heart of Pakistan’s capital, Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad is a luxury Accor property offering world-class hospitality, exceptional dining experiences, and premium facilities. As part of the global Mövenpick brand, the hotel combines Swiss-inspired excellence with authentic local experiences.

Featuring elegant accommodations, signature restaurants, luxury meeting and event spaces, and unique lifestyle experiences, Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad is redefining luxury hospitality in the city.

We are seeking a passionate and inspiring Executive Chef to lead our culinary team, develop talent, and drive culinary excellence across our restaurants, banquets, and events

Job Description

• Build a strong culinary culture that connects Pakistan’s culinary heritage with international standards, promoting excellence, teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement within the kitchen department.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and compliance with international culinary standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team through ongoing training, mentoring, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Create innovative menus while managing food cost, hygiene standards, HACCP compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with the Food & Beverage leadership team to deliver exceptional dining experiences and create innovative, distinctive culinary events throughout the year for our guests.
• Analyze kitchen performance metrics, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions to optimize profitability without compromising quality
• Oversee food safety, sanitation, and hygiene protocols, ensuring full compliance with HACCP standards and local health regulations

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of culinary experience, including previous Executive Chef experience in a luxury hotel or large-scale hospitality operation.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop multicultural culinary teams.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and nurturing talent.
• Excellent knowledge of international cuisine, food safety standards, and cost management.
• Creative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and guest satisfaction.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.