Hotel Indigo colleagues are the people at the center of every new story . They make all guests feel welcome in the neighbourhood and at home in the hotel. At Hotel Indigo® we deliver inspired service. Our guest are explorers. A discerning set of individuals who bring their curiosity, uniqueness, and informality to everything they do in life. They are people who approach travel as an opportunity to expand their mind, learn new things, and create memories they can share that last a lifetime.

Hotel Indigo colleagues are warm, personal, and unscripted. They embrace the individuality and diversity of everyone. They enjoy iconic, worldly locations and are drawn to discovering what makes each of them unique. They are inspiring storytellers who inject positivity into their environment. They combine informality and fun with professionalism and sophistication .

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial returns:

• Participate in the planning and costing of menus

• Works with Head Chef in the preparation and management of the Department’s budget

People:

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities

• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments

• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items

• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to IHG brand standards

• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and promotions

• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring

• May manage other key culinary leadership roles

• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results

• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis

• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment

Guest Experience

• Develop and write standard recipes

• Develop new dishes and products

• Ensure that outstanding culinary technical skills and quality of all team members are maintained

• Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions

• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly

Responsible Business

• Maintain a hygienic kitchen

• Clean the kitchen and equipment

• Maintain personal hygiene

• Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines

• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures

• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly

• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers

• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements

Accountability

This position is responsible for delivering exceptional customer focused service under the direction of the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager, through adherence to InterContinental Hotels Group Policies and Procedures and local hotel policies and procedures. You will also help to promote a desired work culture around our winning ways of the InterContinental Hotels Group and embrace the IHG Commitment.

Qualifications and Requirements

High School or Vocational Certificate in Hotel Management, Food & Beverage, or related field, with 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Obtained alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local government agency. Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company. Able to read and write English.

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including

• Duty Meals

• Birthday Off

• Medical Benefits

• Dental Benefits

• Insurance Coverage

• 25-50% F&B Discount at restaurants within IHG Singapore Hotels

• Special Employee Rate at all IHG Hotels worldwide

• Room to Grow Opportunities

What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

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?

Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale boutique brand that captures the true spirit of the neighborhoods our hotels belong to. With over 125 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries. Opening the door to meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.

Making travel inspiring. It’s what we do.

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.