Crowne Plaza Muscat Convention & Exhibition Centre is seeking a driven and experienced Executive Chef. The ideal candidate will possess excellent multitasking, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a passion for developing people, culture, and exceptional guest experiences. This role requires advanced culinary skills, experience in cost control, and the ability to oversee all culinary operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1- Managing Operations:

• Oversee all day-to-day culinary operations.

• Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

• Review staffing levels to ensure guest services and operational needs are met.

• Develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for inventory.

• Manage department controllable expenses including food costs, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.

• Participate in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.

• Know and implement brand standards

2- Menu Planning and Inventory:

• Plan and create seasonal menus.

• Purchase and manage inventory.

• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing, banquets, and culinary team.

3- Team Leadership:

• Lead the kitchen management team (Sous Chef and Culinary Supervisors).

• Provide directions for all culinary operations.

• Teach culinary team the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation.

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.

• Instill safety and sanitation habits in all employees.

• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Crowne Plaza service standards and procedures.

4- Guest Relations:

• Display leadership in guest hospitality.

• Exemplify excellent customer service.

• Create a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

• Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints.

5- Quality Control:

• Ensure that the level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently.

• Maintain thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.

• Implement and maintain a rigorous HACCP program, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive allergen program, effectively communicating allergen information to guests.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of high-volume Executive Chef Experience required.

• Culinary Arts Degree equivalent experience and training will be considered.

• Prior experience in hospitality culinary management.

• Comprehensive knowledge of hotel F&B/Culinary functions and banquet operations.

• Demonstrated skills in leading a diverse team with varying degrees of experience.

• Ability to teach and inspire team members to be their best every day.

• Must have a flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed.

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?

Join Crowne Plaza one of the largest and best loved premium hotel brands in the world. With more than 420 hotels in diverse locations globally Crowne Plaza is the perfect base to connect on business, pleasure or a blend of both. We've thoughtfully designed our spaces to encourage, support and celebrate great connections. We're also big on meetings and events, a trusted and valued partner for connecting both domestic and global groups alike.

Our branded service style 'Dare to Connect' is crafted for connection. Designed for humans not nameless guests or colleagues. Still professional but touches guests on an emotional level. Where colleagues take their initiative and use their personality because they make a crucial difference in the guest's experience. The role of every colleague at Crowne Plaza is to create memorable emotional connections and the job of every leader is to create an environment where that can happen.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.