Franchise Hotel - Executive Chef - InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace

About Us

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®? brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Your day to day

We believe every plate tells a story. InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace is looking for an experienced Executive Chef, with a palate for serving up a truly memorable Dining Experience and all aspects of food preparations for our Outlets. Delivery quality and high standard are also part of your soul.

A little taste of your day-to-day

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

• Manage day-to-day staffing needs, plan and assign work. Mentoring, coaching and regular performance appraisal, providing feedback to improve productivity and team member performance 
• Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out their job 
• Ensuring that your team delivers great food quality 
• Planning of new dishes and products research, menu costing and write recipes
• Ensure that outstanding culinary technical skills 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 where needed
• Conduct routine inspections of the department and take immediate action to correct any deficiencies 
• Coordinate daily Front of the House and Back of the House kitchen operations
• Deliver Luxury service and maximize customer satisfaction with emotions
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations and guarantee high-profile hygienic standards. Implement and follow regulations regarding health and safety, HACCP, hotel standards, policies and procedures
• Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
• Read and explain to staff detailed reports on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis
• Promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events
• Control product consistency that meets expectations
• Staying one step ahead of our guests’ needs and adapting food ingredients following food intolerance and allergies and open to offer tailored menus
• Prepares, cooks, serves and stores all the food items produced, following FIFO principle
• Observe and maintain the daily condition of all physical facilities, equipment, kitchen areas and make recommendations for corrections and improvement as needed
• Dealing with a Brand Restaurant company
• Reporting to the DOO

What we need from you

• Advance knowledge of food preparation and new way of cooking
• Experience of 3 years or more within Kitchen department with similar role in a luxury hotel or Fine Dining Restaurant
• Able to work under pressure
• Friendly and positive with a flexible approach and confidence to guide the Kitchen staff
• Good communication skills and genuine approach with all staff members
• Good problem-solving skills that will turn issues into opportunities, so every guest leaves with great memories
• Fluent in Italian & English language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential
• Creation of SOP’s & Standards
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
• Emotional intelligence skills
• Passion for the hospitality field and excellence in luxury service
• Flexibility
• Dedication to creating memorable experiences for our guests
• Good financial management skills

What we offer

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.
We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer 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.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.