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IHG

Global hotel company

Chef de Cuisine

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFrankfurt, GermanyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed vocational training as a cook and several years of experience in upscale hospitality or gastronomy.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, for example as a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine, and the ability to technically guide and develop a team and lead respectfully and clearly in demanding situations.
  • Strong culinary skills, a pronounced understanding of product quality, and experience in à-la-carte service; ability to turn creative ideas into dishes that perform reliably in daily service.
  • Sound knowledge of food costing, inventory management, staff scheduling, hygiene, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards.
  • Structured and independent working practices, clear prioritization, and willingness to support the team wherever needed.
  • Fluent German and good English for collaboration in an international team.
  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the assigned kitchen area in daily operations, coordinate stations, and ensure smooth processes from mise en place through plating.
  • Actively work during service and ensure food quality, presentation, and timing.
  • Provide direction to the team, onboard new colleagues, and support the development of junior staff through clear agreements, constructive feedback, and professional guidance.
  • Develop seasonal dishes within the restaurant concepts and implement agreed ideas through clear recipes, costing, and portion standards.
  • Manage food costs and production volumes, plan staffing according to operational needs, and balance quality with an economically managed kitchen operation.
  • Coordinate orders, goods inspection, and storage, and reduce avoidable food waste through careful planning and preparation.
  • Ensure, monitor, and document compliance with hygiene, HACCP, and occupational safety standards.
  • Coordinate closely with Service and Food and Beverage Management, share knowledge of new dishes with the service team, and use guest feedback to improve the offering and shared processes.

About the Company

IHG

Global hotel company

IHG is a global hospitality company operating and franchising a portfolio of hotel brands. The company supports hotel development, reservations, loyalty programs, revenue management, brand standards, technology, and guest services. It serves travelers, hotel owners, franchisees, corporate clients, loyalty members, and hospitality partners. Its operating model centers on a primarily franchised and managed hotel network connected through brands, distribution, commercial systems, and regional support. Teams work across hotel operations, development, revenue, technology, marketing, loyalty, finance, and owner support. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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