About usDo you see yourself as a Restaurant Chef? What’s your passion? 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. And 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 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.Day to dayManage the operation of the kitchen including food preparation and quality, physical maintenance, and inventory functions to ensure hotel quality standards are met and food and supply costs are controlled. Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policies and procedures.FINANCIAL RETURNSSupervise the preparation and presentation of all menu items in accordance with established recipes and standards. Assist in the planning of all meals and menus for the restaurant and catered events within brand or local menu guidelines.Establish procedures and timeframes for conducting inventory. Determine minimum and maximum stocks for all food, material, and kitchen equipment.PEOPLERecommend and initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resource-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues.Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functionsPromote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.Interact with outside contacts:Guests – to ensure their total satisfactionVendors – to order supplies and equipmentHealth Department and other regulatory agencies – regarding safety matters and kitchen inspectionsGUEST EXPERIENCEMay occasionally prepare meals and/or set up and replenish buffets to ensure the smooth operation of the hotel’s food and beverage facilities.RESPONSIBLE BUSINESSManage the day-to-day operations and assignments of the kitchen staff, communicate goals, and assign/prioritize work. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures with all staff.Maintain procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment, (2) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and (3) to minimize waste and pilferage.Ensure that all kitchen equipment, including but not limited to sinks, hoods, coolers, freezers, dishes, flatware, pots and pans, etc., are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis. Ensure that all kitchen areas and related storerooms are cleaned, vacuumed, and properly stocked according to anticipated business volume and in accordance with sanitation and health department requirements. Notify Engineering immediately of any maintenance and repair needs.Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special eventsMay serve as Manager on Duty or perform other duties as assignedRequirementsCompletion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience.This job requires ability to perform the following:Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 poundsMoving about the kitchenHandling food, objects, products and utensilsBending, stooping, kneelingOther:Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability tointeract with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company..Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, ordering and receiving inventory, and giving and receiving instructions.Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequentlyProblem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used oftenAlcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agencyMay be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidaysBenefitsIn return we’ll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which can include healthcare and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and a matched 401(k) program. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we’ll give you the room to be yourself.So what’s your passion? Please click ” Apply” and tellus how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.IHG is an equal opportunity employer Minorities / Females / Disabilities / Veterans