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 and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to adjust menus based on seasonal changes and guest feedback.
• Problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
• Commitment to sustainability and sourcing local ingredients

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 a full uniform, 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 difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. 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 they need to belong, grow and 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.