Chef de Cuisine - The Americano

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

IHG Hotels & Resorts seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead the day-to-day culinary operations of a luxury Italian-inspired restaurant created by Celebrity Chef Scott Conant. You will champion the restaurant's vision, ensuring exceptional menu execution, uncompromising quality, and an outstanding guest dining experience.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor a culinary team, collaborate on menu development with the executive leadership, and drive financial performance with a focus on

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree, Certificate, or formal training in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in upscale, luxury, fine dining, or chef-driven restaurant environments.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or similar senior leadership position preferred.
• Strong understanding of Italian cuisine, regional Italian cooking techniques, handmade pastas, seasonal ingredients, and contemporary culinary trends.
• Experience working within high-volume luxury hospitality, Michelin-level, James Beard-recognized, or chef-driven restaurant concepts preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring the consistent execution of all menu items according to recipes and quality expectations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop culinary team members.
• Communicate daily goals and service expectations while maintaining a performance-driven culture.
• Act as culinary ambassador and uphold Chef Scott Conant's culinary vision.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented with precision for luxury dining.
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate culinary staff.
• Foster accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and culinary passion.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development and culinary innovation.
• Monitor food quality, plating, and service timing; address guest feedback.
• Manage food and labor costs; monitor inventory and purchasing; forecast budgets.

Kenntnisse

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Staff mentoring

Food cost control

Quality & consistency

Italian cuisine knowledge

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree, Certificate, or formal training in Culinary Arts

Jobbeschreibung

Job Overview

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for leading the day-to-day culinary operations of a luxury Italian-inspired restaurant created by Celebrity Chef Scott Conant. This role champions the restaurant's culinary vision, ensuring exceptional execution of menu offerings, uncompromising quality standards, and an outstanding guest dining experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership & Operations

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring the consistent execution of all menu items according to established recipes, presentation standards, and quality expectations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Sous Chefs, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Stewards, and other culinary team members.
• Communicate daily goals, service expectations, and operational priorities while maintaining a positive and performance-driven culture.
• Act as the culinary ambassador of the restaurant, upholding the vision and standards established by Chef Scott Conant.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented with precision, consistency, and attention to detail reflective of a luxury dining experience.

Team Development & Leadership

• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate culinary team members to support operational excellence and succession planning.
• Foster an environment of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and culinary passion.
• Conduct ongoing skills training, menu education, and performance development discussions.
• Recommend and implement disciplinary, performance, compensation, and staffing actions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain a culture of respect, inclusivity, and hospitality-centered leadership.

Culinary Excellence & Menu Execution

• Maintain the highest standards of authentic Italian-inspired cuisine and seasonal menu execution.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team on menu development, recipe testing, and culinary innovation.
• Ensure proper preparation techniques, portion standards, plating consistency, and service timing.
• Monitor guest feedback and partner with front-of-house leadership to continuously enhance the dining experience.
• Participate in special events, wine dinners, chef collaborations, media opportunities, and VIP guest experiences as required.

Financial Management & Cost Control

• Manage food and labor costs while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Monitor purchasing, inventory, receiving, and product utilization to maximize profitability and minimize waste.
• Review and approve requisitions, ordering, and inventory levels to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and achievement of financial objectives.
• Analyze food cost variances and implement corrective actions as needed.

Sanitation, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations and food safety standards.
• Maintain immaculate kitchen cleanliness and organization at all times.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, rotation, and handling of all food products.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment and facilities to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Partner with Facilities and Engineering teams to address maintenance and repair needs promptly.
• Uphold all company, brand, and local operating standards.

Collaboration & Guest Experience

• Partner closely with Restaurant Management, Beverage, Events, Marketing, and Guest Relations teams to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences.
• Support private dining events, special programming, promotional initiatives, and large-format restaurant activations.
• Engage with guests when appropriate to enhance relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, purveyors, and local producers to secure the highest quality ingredients.

Operational Leadership

• Prepare schedules in accordance with business needs and labor targets.
• Ensure proper staffing levels are maintained during all meal periods and special events.
• Serve as the senior culinary leader in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Perform additional duties and leadership responsibilities as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Chef de Cuisine provides direct leadership for all back-of-house culinary operations within a luxury, high-volume restaurant environment.

• Food quality and consistency
• Kitchen culture and employee development
• Financial performance of culinary operations
• Food safety and regulatory compliance
• Menu execution and innovation
• Guest satisfaction and culinary reputation

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree, Certificate, or formal training in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in upscale, luxury, fine dining, or chef-driven restaurant environments.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or similar senior culinary leadership position preferred.
• Strong understanding of Italian cuisine, regional Italian cooking techniques, handmade pastas, seasonal ingredients, and contemporary culinary trends.
• Experience working within high-volume luxury hospitality, Michelin-level, James Beard-recognized, or chef-driven restaurant concepts preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
• Exceptional culinary technique and organizational skills.
• Strong financial acumen including labor management, food cost control, inventory management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to remain composed and effective in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a diverse culinary team.
• Advanced understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.

Pay Range: 90,000 to 105,000

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Important information

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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