Executive Chef - Continental Plaza Beach Resort

Are you a passionate Executive Chef ready to elevate the dining experience at our stunning beachfront paradise? At Continental Beach Resort Hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh, we’re looking for a visionary culinary leader to oversee multiple outlets, each offering breathtaking sea views and beautiful landscapes.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:


* Direct daily kitchen activities, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers   


* Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognise good performance 


* Recommend or initiate any HR elated actions where needed  


* Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive – connect departments to create sense of one team  


* Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

Communicate with all hotel department heads to stay informed of kitchen needs and ensure timely responses to requests 


* Encourage guest feedback to improve guest satisfaction  


* Answer guest questions about dishes and kitchen services 


* Help the Food and Beverage Director with event planning 


* You’ll make sure our dishes are always at their best - we have standards - but it’s down to you to make that room special and memorable for guests 


* Keep an eye on competitor activity / industry innovation to develop your own ideas in the kitchen  


* Make sure food and drinks are secure and stored safely – always keep stock replenished to minimise waste  


* Ensure that all kitchen equipment and environment are hygienic and working properly  


* Always follow governmental regulations and company policies and procedures  


* Ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done 


* Complete forecasts, plans, and departmental production reports for management 


* Help prepare the hotel’s annual budget and the setting of departmental goals 


* Maintain costing and documentation of all dishes prepared and sold from the kitchen 

What We need from you:


* Degree or certificate in culinary arts.


* Minimum 3 years in a senior culinary role.

(preferred in a resort/hotel)


* Other languages than Local language & English is a plus


* Strong background in diverse cuisines and menu development.


* Proven leadership skills with experience in training and mentoring kitchen staff.


* Experience in planning and executing large-scale events and catering.


* Ability to manage kitchen budgets and control costs.


* Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Other Requirements:


* Passion for culinary arts and delivering exceptional dining experiences.


* Creativity in developing unique and engaging menus.


* Strong communication ...