Butcher Chef - Luxury Hotel Kitchen, Global Hospitality

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Duty meals

Discounted hotel accommodation world‑w

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts invites applications for a Butcher Chef at voco Riyadh, a premier hotel blending contemporary comfort with distinguished dining. You will cut, trim, and portion meat, poultry and seafood with precision to meet menu requirements.

HACCP compliance, cleanliness, and collaboration with Purchasing and Cost Control are essential. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a luxury hotel kitchen and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Culinary Diploma or equivalent certification preferred.
• HACCP certification mandatory.
• 3–5 years of experience as a butcher chef in a 4- or 5-star hotel.
• Experience within international hotel brands preferred.
• Understanding of international cuisine requirements.
• Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Team player with professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify quality and quantity of all meat, poultry, and seafood deliveries.
• Perform professional cutting, trimming, deboning, filleting, and portioning.
• Prepare specialty cuts as per menu specifications and outlet requirements.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of all products (FIFO compliance).
• Follow HACCP and local municipality food safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of butcher area, equipment, and cold rooms.
• Ensure temperature control standards are maintained at all times.
• Conduct daily checks of storage conditions and product freshness.
• Minimize waste through proper trimming techniques and yield management.
• Maintain daily production sheets and meat requisition records.
• Support monthly inventory and stock control procedures.
• Work closely with Purchasing and Cost Control departments.
• Assist in developing new menu items and specialty cuts when required.
• Ensure compliance with IHG Hotels & Resorts policies and procedures.

Skills

Butchery & meat cutting

Food safety & HACCP

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Culinary Diploma or equivalent certification

HACCP Certification

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts invites applications for a Butcher Chef at voco Riyadh, a premier hotel blending contemporary comfort with distinguished dining. You will cut, trim, and portion meat, poultry and seafood with precision to meet menu requirements.

HACCP compliance, cleanliness, and collaboration with Purchasing and Cost Control are essential. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a luxury hotel kitchen and a keen eye for detail.