What will I be doing?As a Chinese Chef, you will:
- Prepare and cook authentic Chinese dishes, including dim sum, stir-fries, soups, and regional specialties.
- Design and create innovative menus that reflect traditional and contemporary Chinese cuisine.
- Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Ensure the highest standards of food presentation, hygiene, and safety in the kitchen.
- Monitor food costs, inventory, and wastage to meet budget targets.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and the culinary team for menu planning and special events.
- Engage with guests, understand their preferences, and deliver exceptional dining experiences.
What are we looking for?To successfully fill this role, you should have:
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Chinese Chef in a hotel or high-end restaurant setting, with expertise in Cantonese, Sichuan, or other regional Chinese cuisines.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of authentic Chinese cooking techniques and ingredients.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for culinary excellence.
Qualifications:
A degree or certification in culinary arts, with a focus on Chinese cuisine, from a recognized institution.
Personal Attributes:
- Creative and innovative, with a passion for delivering high-quality, authentic Chinese dishes.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What will it be like to work for IHG? About us IHG® is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a promise to provide True Hospitality for everyone. Making everyone feel welcome and cared for, recognized and respected, whoever and wherever they are in the world. Our brands are well-known and loved the world over - Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo®, EVEN® Hotels, HUALUXE® Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Voco™ hotels, Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express®, Holiday Inn Club Vacations®, Holiday Inn Resort®, avid™ hotels, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®. Join us and not only can you benefit from the world of variety and opportunity that comes with working for a global organization, you can also look forward to being part of a company that will appreciate you for being you. We give you room to be yourself.
At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
