Asian Chef

As our Asian Chef, you will be a motivated person with a positive attitude who has an interest to progress your culinary career and exposure to leadership, skill development, and versatility amongst different outlets of the Culinary/Food & Beverage Department. A little taste of your day-to-day You will promote the desired work culture around our values. These are: Do the right thing, Show we care, Aim higher, Celebrate difference and Work better together. This is how we act and behave with our guests and each other within InterContinental Hotels Group. Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Working alongside Senior Chefs to grow your skills, whilst training, supervising and supporting those in more junior positions and apprentices.
• The opportunity to influence seasonal menus.
• Prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, whilst simultaneously achieving budget requirements.
• Perform all duties and tasks when rotated or assigned to another department as per departmental standards.
• Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of all food and beverage items in the menu and the ability to recommend food and beverage combinations and upsell alternatives.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine/Senior Sous Chef and Junior Sous Chefs in ensuring all culinary standards comply with company and hotel policy and procedure.
• Drive HACCP culture within assigned kitchen ensuring standards are continuously met and procedures are followed at all times.
• Assist in effective payroll control through a flexible work force maximizing utilization of employees with other kitchen outlets.
• Assign responsibility to subordinates, implementing the multi-tasking principle and to check their performance periodically.
• Ensure colleague training is completed as per brand standards and identify and promote opportunities of growth for engagement within the team.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and customer experience by following IHG policies and procedures. 

What we need from you

• Commercial cookery certification and will have worked with a food safety system such as HACCP.
• Experience of working to the level of Asian CDP for at least 1 Year
• Previous experience of working in a high-quality establishment with Buffet and Alacarte Experience related to Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Malaysian/ Singapore Cuisine.
• Experience of working with covers of 100+, mainly buffet and in some times alacarte. Well versed with live station set ups and pop up stalls
• Experience of working with strict Health and Hygiene regimes
• Experience of ordering and stock control
• Developing staff and passing on knowledge and skills
• Pacific Experience is an advantage but not at all a necessary.

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 medical cover, term life insurance, birthday leave, community service leave, paternal leave, 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. 

How to apply 

Send your application letter and up to date resume to hr.fiji@ihg.com 

Applications close on Thursday 28 November 2024 at 4pm.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.