Chef de Cuisine

Do you see yourself as a Chef De Cuisine for InterContinental Muscat?

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all 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. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.

Your Day to Day

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary experience at our signature Musandam restaurant. As part of IHG’s award‑winning Food & Beverage team, you will bring creativity, authenticity, and strong leadership to deliver exceptional dining moments that reflect our commitment to True Hospitality for Good.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Excellence & Innovation

• Lead the development of all menus, creating innovative dishes and showcasing multi‑skilled cuisines across three meal periods in our Musandam specialty restaurant.
• Continuously elevate culinary standards through contemporary, multicultural menu design in collaboration with Pastry, Bakery, and Garde Manger teams.
• Craft exciting seasonal and outlet‑specific menus aligned with brand expectations and guest preferences.

Guest Engagement

• Prepare and serve exceptional cuisine that consistently exceeds guest expectations.
• Engage with guests to enhance their dining experience and gather feedback that drives continuous improvement.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and inspire a diverse kitchen brigade of Omani and international chefs.
• Foster a workplace that reflects IHG’s Winning Ways—Show We Care, Aim Higher, Celebrate Difference, Work Better Together, and Do the Right Thing.
• Support team development through training, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.

Operational & Brand Standards

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to IHG culinary standards.
• Monitor buffet presentation and quality throughout service.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to secure high‑quality and authentic ingredients.

Financial Responsibility

• Monitor food cost, inventory, and kitchen budgeting to meet IHG and hotel financial targets.
• Take corrective action when variances occur.
• Collaborate closely with the Restaurant Manager and F&B leadership to support the delivery of Winning Metrics and guest satisfaction goals.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support banqueting operations when required.
• Work collaboratively with the wider culinary and F&B teams to ensure a diverse and appealing food offering across the hotel.

What we need from you

• Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management.
• Fluent in English.
• Demonstrates long-term job stability with reputable and distinguished hospitality organizations.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Chef de Cuisine in a 5‑star hotel environment.
• Strong technical competence and deep understanding of multicultural cuisines.
• Experience working successfully in a multinational team.
• Internationally recognized food safety certification (HACCP preferred).
• A diplomatic and collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sound understanding of food costing and cost control strategies.
• Self‑motivated, creative, and driven to deliver results.
• Strong computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, and presentation tools.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the Room to Belong, Room to Grow, and a Room to Make a Difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us, and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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