Head Chef at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina

Role Overview

Head Chef at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, part of IHG Hotels and Resorts. The hotel is located in the cosmopolitan Dubai Marina area, a 3,037 square-meter property with 273 stylish rooms positioned next to Dubai Marina Mall and within walking distance of the waterfront promenade.

Company Overview

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts is part of IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), which operates more than 5,300 hotels in over 100 countries. The brand is dedicated to making business travel work and celebrates diversity across the organisation. IHG is recognized as one of the UAE's best employers.

Role Purpose

Lead kitchen operations across all outlets at a pre-opening 5-star hotel property. Balance operational excellence, team leadership, and profit management while maintaining the highest food and service standards consistent with brand expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations

• Oversee smooth operation of the Main Kitchen, Room Service, Pastry/Bakery, Garde Manger, All-day Dining, and Banquets/Events outlets.
• Prepare and present food to a high standard.
• Maintain hygiene practices across all kitchen areas.
• Actively develop kitchen skills and knowledge.

Profit & Cost Management

• Contribute to profit management across kitchen operations.
• Monitor and control stock and wastage.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and motivate the kitchen brigade.
• Ensure all colleagues are adequately trained and developed in line with company policy.
• Own recruitment and selection of kitchen staff.
• Guide and direct the team to ensure consistency of brand standards and high performance.
• Coach and motivate the team to success.
• Focus on training and developing staff members.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager.
• Manage employee relations issues with support from the Human Resources Department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Executive Sous Chef in a 5-star hotel.
• Exposure to outlet opening.
• Exposure to a wide variety of outlets.
• Ability to handle multi-national teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong in HACCP procedures and application.
• Hands-on leadership with positive coaching ability.
• High organizational skills.
• Strong administration skills.
• Highly motivated with focus on staff development.

Additional Information

• Position is part of the pre-opening team for Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina.
• As part of the IHG family, opportunities exist for vertical, functional, geographic, and personal growth.