Chef de Cuisine American Fine Dining

InterContinental Hotels Group; Municipality of Al Shamal; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hotel group seeks a Chef de Cuisine for their American fine dining kitchen in Saudi Arabia. This role requires expertise in American cuisine, managing kitchen operations, and designing innovative menus. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in luxury settings, possess a degree in Culinary Arts, and demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills. Join us to deliver exceptional dining experiences and grow within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role within luxury hotels or fine dining.
• Strong exposure to American fine dining concepts and techniques.
• Fluent in English; additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Design and curate authentic American menus.
• Prepare and cook a variety of American fine dining dishes.

Skills

American Cuisine Expertise

Menu Development

Kitchen Leadership

Quality Control

Inventory Management

Guest Engagement

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel Administration

Job description

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• American Cuisine Expertise: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of American fine dining, including classic and modern culinary techniques.
• Menu Development: Design and curate authentic and contemporary American menus that resonate with guests, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative presentations.
• Kitchen Leadership: Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and exceptional food preparation. Lead, mentor, and develop kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Quality Control: Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and taste. Implement and uphold strict hygiene and sanitation protocols in compliance with local health regulations.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, conduct regular stock checks, and liaise with suppliers to source premium ingredients. Manage food costs and minimize waste through effective planning and forecasting.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager and other department heads to ensure seamless service delivery and enhance guest satisfaction. Participate in menu tastings, promotional events, and contribute to marketing initiatives.

Morning Routine

• Early Start: Begin the day early to prepare fresh ingredients and mise en place for breakfast and lunch service.
• Preparation and Setup: Organize workstations, ensuring all tools and ingredients are ready for use.

Production

• Cooking: Prepare and cook a variety of American fine dining dishes, including steaks, seafood, and signature specialties.
• Recipe Execution: Follow established recipes and techniques to ensure consistency and quality.
• Special Orders: Handle custom requests for events or specific guest preferences.

Quality Control

• Tasting and Testing: Regularly taste dishes to ensure they meet the highest quality standards.
• Presentation: Focus on the aesthetic appeal of dishes, ensuring they are beautifully plated for service.

Collaboration

• Team Coordination: Work closely with sous chefs and other team members to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Event Planning: Collaborate with the events team to create special menus for weddings, conferences, and holidays.

Customer Interaction

• Guest Engagement: Occasionally interact with guests, offering tastings or taking feedback on dishes.
• Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from guests and colleagues to continuously improve products and services.

Administrative Tasks

• Inventory Management: Track ingredients and supplies, and manage orders to ensure a steady supply.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of recipes, production schedules, and inventory.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with health and safety regulations.

Evening Wrap-Up

• Cleaning and Maintenance: Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment. Ensure readiness for the next day.
• Review and Plan: Reflect on the day’s work, review feedback, and plan for upcoming tasks.

Working as a Chef de Cuisine – American Fine Dining is both creative and demanding, requiring a blend of technical skill, artistic flair, and excellent organizational abilities to deliver a world‑class dining experience.

What We Need From You

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Culinary Arts or Hotel Administration.
• Experience: Five or more years in a similar role within an international luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant.
• Background: Strong exposure to American fine dining concepts and techniques.
• Language Skills: English fluency required; additional languages preferred.

Teamwork and Flexibility

In addition to the tasks outlined above, all team members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative spirit. This may involve taking on additional responsibilities as needed, especially during periods of high occupancy or in emergency situations. Your willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the hotel is essential in maintaining our high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

What We Offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits. Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve.

Visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.

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