Chef de Cuisine - InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

Role Overview

Chef de Cuisine at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, operated by IHG Hotels and Resorts, located on Hayat Island in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Company Overview

InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort located on Hayat Island, less than an hour from Dubai. The resort features a collection of rooms, villas, and residences, a variety of restaurants and bars, and award-winning spa and leisure facilities. The property is part of IHG Hotels and Resorts, the world's largest family of luxury hotels, known for delivering personal and meaningful guest experiences shaped by decades of international know-how and local insight.

Role Purpose

Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation of a designated kitchen outlet in a large luxury resort environment. Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and guest experience while managing operational performance and the culinary team in close collaboration with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation and ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Manage food costs, kitchen supplies and other operational costs within the kitchen.
• Maintain high culinary standards and ensure compliance with IHG brand standards.

Food Safety & Standards

• Ensure food safety, hygiene, health and safety requirements are consistently followed.
• Maintain a strong focus on food quality, consistency, cost control and guest satisfaction.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build strong working relationships within the culinary team and across departments.
• Support the development, training and performance of the culinary team.
• Demonstrate good leadership, organisation and communication skills.

Strategic Collaboration

• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on menus, promotions and culinary activities.
• Contribute to annual plans, budgets and initiatives that support the success of the outlet.
• Understand guest expectations and ensure the team delivers quality and consistency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Vocational Certificate in Culinary Skills or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant culinary experience.
• Previous kitchen operations experience, including at least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Strong culinary knowledge with the ability to lead a busy kitchen operation.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, guests and other departments.
• Strong focus on food quality, consistency, cost control and guest satisfaction.

Additional Information

• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and public holidays when required.
• Competitive salary.
• Full uniform provided.
• Impressive room discounts.
• Comprehensive training provided.
• 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.
• myWellbeing framework supporting health, lifestyle, and workplace wellbeing.