Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Memorable Dining

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen activities, ensuring top quality food and memorable guest experiences. You will manage staffing, coaching, and development while coordinating with other departments to deliver exceptional service.

The role requires strong leadership, a culinary background, and a track record of maintaining high standards of hygiene and cost control in a large hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts
• 5 years' experience as a chef
• Must speak local language(s)
• At least one year in a supervisory capacity, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience

Responsibilities

• Direct daily kitchen activities, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers.
• Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment and environment are hygienic and working properly.
• Complete forecasts, plans, and departmental production reports for management.

Skills

Degree or certificate in culinary arts

5 years' experience as a chef

Must speak local language(s)

supervisory capacity

Education

Degree or certificate in culinary arts

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen activities, ensuring top quality food and memorable guest experiences. You will manage staffing, coaching, and development while coordinating with other departments to deliver exceptional service.

The role requires strong leadership, a culinary background, and a track record of maintaining high standards of hygiene and cost control in a large hotel kitchen.