Head Chef
Core
Leading a diverse hotel kitchen operation (café, restaurant, bar, in-room dining, events) from pre-opening through daily service, shaping menus and kitchen culture.
Role type
Head Chef (Hotel F&B)
Builds
Full-service hotel dining experiences across multiple outlets
Domain
Hospitality / Hotel Food & Beverage
Required skills
Menu development, recipe creation, kitchen operations management, team leadership, food cost control, food safety compliance, supplier relations, pre-opening planning
Preferred skills
Experience with boutique/lifestyle hotels, pre-opening projects, seasonal menu innovation, commercial mindset
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead kitchen team and set operational standards, develop and launch menus across multiple outlets, manage food costs and kitchen profitability, ensure food quality and safety compliance, coordinate with hotel leadership for guest experience
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC