Executive Chef at Crowne Plaza Phnom Penh

Lead with Purpose at Crowne Plaza Phnom PenhCrowne Plaza Phnom Penh – a flagship 276-room hotel featuring vibrant F&B outlets, seven dynamic meeting rooms, expansive banquet facilities, and a fully equipped gym. This is your opportunity to shape the hotel’s direction, elevate its market presence, and empower a passionate team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Every day will bring new opportunities to innovate, connect, and make a meaningful impact both inside the hotel and within the heart of Phnom Penh’s growing business and cultural landscape. If you are able to speak Mandarin is advantageous.Do you see yourself as Executive Chef at IHG?As Executive Chef you will report to our general manager and direct all kitchen activities across the hotel including restaurants and bars, in-room dining, and banquet operations. This critical role is at the heart of driving menu design and creating memorable culinary experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine. You’ll also ensure quality, kitchen maintenance, and inventory functions are kept to our high standards - to make sure your kitchen is always running smoothly.Additionally, success in this role will be leading the team to maximize financial performance, continuously driving both revenue-generating and cost control improvements, maximizing profitability, whilst leading a positive and productive work environment for others. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Direct the operation of the kitchen(s), including food preparation and quality, physical maintenance, and inventory functions, to ensure hotel quality standards and revenue goals are met and food and supply costs are controlled.Complete forecasts, plans, and departmental production reports for management.Participate in the preparation of the hotel’s annual budget and the setting of departmental goals.Maintain updated and accurate costing and documentation of all dishes prepared and sold in the food and beverage operations.Manage day-to-day kitchen activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.Educate and train team members in compliance with brand and service standards, and governmental regulations. Ensure staff has the tools, training, and equipment to carry out job duties.Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events.Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies.Solicit guest feedback to improve food and presentation quality.Assist with addressing customer questions and issues relating to kitchen services.Assist Food and Beverage Director with menu planning, food and beverage coordination, table arrangements, decoration options, etc.Ensure that all menu items are prepared and presented according to established recipes and standards.Develop menus design and concepts for all food and/or bar outlets, and catering events. Monitor competitor and industry trends.Maintain procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory and equipment. Replenish supplies in a timely manner and minimise waste and pilferage.Ensure that all kitchen equipment and storerooms are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis.Adhere to governmental regulations as well as brand standards and hotel or company policies and procedures.In return we'll give you a competitive benefit package including, hotel discounts worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG®. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to belong.At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams, and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.