Chef de Cuisine- InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

InterContinental Hotels Group; California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Chef de Cuisine at a prestigious hotel in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. This role offers the opportunity to develop innovative menu concepts, oversee food preparation, and lead a talented kitchen staff. You'll be at the forefront of creating exceptional dining experiences while ensuring operational excellence in a vibrant culinary environment. With a commitment to quality and teamwork, this position is perfect for culinary professionals looking to make their mark in the hospitality industry. If you are passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Hotel discounts worldwide

Access to various discount programs

Opportunity to work with a great team

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a chef with advanced culinary training.
• Strong communication and mathematical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee menu concepts and food preparation.
• Supervise staff and ensure kitchen readiness for service.
• Interact with guests and vendors to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Advanced Culinary Training

Degree or Certificate in Culinary Arts

Job description

Hotel: Los Angeles Downtown (LAXHC), 900 Wilshire Boulevard, 90017

About Us
Do you see yourself as a Chef de Cuisine? At IHG, we're interested in YOU. We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. We’re looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs, inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is located in the Wilshire Grand building, standing 73 stories tall in the heart of Downtown’s historic, entertainment, financial, arts, and sports districts. The hotel provides first-class hospitality that seamlessly intertwines with the fabric of the burgeoning Downtown area.

Your Day to Day

• Develop new menu concepts, prepare, test, and cost out new menu items, and maintain updated and accurate recipes.
• Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste.
• Supervise assigned staff, communicate goals, and assign/schedule work to ensure proper coverage.
• Communicate and enforce policies and procedures; recommend and initiate staffing actions per company rules.
• Assist with employee selection, training, development, and performance coaching.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Interact with outside contacts:
  • Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction
  • Vendors – to order supplies and ensure best prices and quality
  • Health Department and other regulatory agencies – regarding safety matters and kitchen inspections
• Assist sales, catering, and banquet staffs with events.
• Ensure kitchen readiness for the following day’s work.
• Ensure that all equipment is operational and cleaned regularly.
• Assist in determining minimum and maximum stocks of food and supplies.
• Inspect cleanliness of kitchen stations; maintain proper storage procedures and health regulations.
• Notify Engineering of maintenance needs.
• Review the following day’s menus and complete requisitions for food and supplies.

What We Need From You

• Advanced culinary training and three years of experience as a chef, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred.
• Ability to perform the following:
  • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Moving about the kitchen
  • Handling food, objects, products, and utensils
  • Bending, stooping, kneeling
• Strong communication skills for interaction with subordinates and coworkers.
• Mathematical skills for budgeting, profit/loss concepts, and variances.
• Reading and writing abilities for instructions and documenting recipes.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational, and training abilities.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What We Offer
The salary range for this role is $76,000.00 to $85,000.00, applicable for jobs performed in Los Angeles, California. This range is based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, and business needs.

Hotel discounts worldwide and access to various discount programs are available, along with the chance to work with a great team. We’ll give you the room to be yourself.

So what's your passion? Please click “Apply” and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? Hit the 'Apply' button and start your journey with us today.