Banquet Chef - Semiramis Intercontinental Cairo

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts our role is to put the glamour into international travel. That is where you come in. When you are part of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand you are more than just a job title.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we look for people who are charming, confident, and internationally-minded; people who know what it takes to exceed guest expectations.

Join us as   a Banquet Chef. You will have ambition, talent and obviously, some key skills. Because, for this vital role, were looking for someone who: - has Sense of hospitality - has prior work experience in hotel operational departments - has proven track record successful administration - has the ability to handle guest complains with a smile - has great interpersonal skills.

Banquet Operations Chef runs Banquet kitchen. They have culinary, leadership, and human resource skills. Along with the executive chef, sous chefs do everything necessary to ensure a dining establishment operates at maximum efficiency. This is a job for people who love food. sous chefs are always on their feet and busy throughout their shift. Employed by dining establishments and cruise ships, they may have slightly different responsibilities and areas of knowledge depending on the type of dining establishment. Banquet Operations Chef generally specialize in Banquet Cuisine.

Your day-to-day

1. Collaborating with the executive chef to create menu options and daily specials based on expertise with specific cuisines
2. Managing finances and resources
3. With a strong attention to detail, making sure hygiene and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation
4. Following a strict regimen to check freshness of food and ordering supplies as necessary
5. Overseeing the control and maintenance of all equipment and report any damages or malfunctions doing the necessary follow up
6. Displaying good team spirit and organization skills for an efficient flow of production
7. Produce high-quality dishes
8. Create tasting menus for clients interested in contracting the food for different events
9. Prevention and control of communicable diseases
10. Coronavirus Hotels Response toolkit
11. Cleaning and Disinfection Guide
12. Guidance on cleaning and disinfecting electric equipment
13. Personal Protective Equipment
14. Covid 19 cleanliness and safe operations procedures
15. Response to Guest and staff suspected illness
16. Maintaining the implementation of the process in their respective departments.

• Enforce All Food Safety Policies and Procedures
• Hire and Train Kitchen Staff
• Check Freshness of Food and Maintain Supplies
• Supervise Chefs and Food Preparation Workers
• Demonstrate awareness and adhere to the occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures. 
• Be familiar with the Hotel safety, first aid, fire and emergency procedures and operating equipment safely and responsibly.
• Report security incidents and accidents in accordance with the Hotel requirements.  

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. 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. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. 

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.