Chef de Cuisine - Event Kitchen

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Event Kitchen, ensuring the delivery of exceptional Western cuisine for banquets, events, and special functions;
• Plan, develop, and execute innovative menus and recipes that align with brand standards, guest preferences, and business objectives;
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and freshness across all event culinary offerings;
• Manage food costs, labour productivity, and kitchen resources effectively to achieve financial targets while minimizing waste;
• Supervise, coach, and develop the culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and continuous learning;
• Collaborate closely with Banquets, Events, and Food & Beverage teams to ensure seamless event execution and an outstanding guest experience;
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards at all times;
• Monitor inventory levels, procurement, and menu planning, while maximizing the use of seasonal and locally sourced ingredients where possible;
• Support the hotel's sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in a sizeable luxury hotel, with at least 5 years in similar capacity;
• Proven experience managing Western cuisine operations within a high-volume luxury hotel;
• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of food and beverage market trends, menu development, and culinary innovation;
• Confident, calm leader with a strong track record in training and retaining high-performing kitchen teams;
• Commercially astute with solid control of food cost, GP and operational consistency;
• Passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences through creativity and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• As a part of the interview process, food tasting is a must.