Chef de Cuisine (Publico Ristorante) - InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay

About us

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you’d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

About Publico Ristorante

"PUBLICO," is best described as Singapore’s destination gourmet playground for Italian food, drinks, entertainment and lifestyle. Composed of an eat-in or grab-n-go morning, lunch and daytime gourmet delicatessen that then transforms into an Italian Aperitivo vintage cocktail bar and decadent dessert bar every evening, this Restaurant and Bar brings something to Singapore that the city has not yet seen.

Your day to day

Manage the operation of the Publico Restaurant kitchen including food preparation and quality, physical maintenance, and inventory functions to ensure hotel quality standards are met and food and supply costs are controlled. Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policies and procedures.

Financial Returns

• Supervise the preparation and presentation of all menu items in accordance with established recipes and standards.
• Assist in the planning of Ristorante meals and menus for the restaurant and catered events within brand or local menu guidelines under the direction of the Executive Chef.
• Establish procedures and timeframes for conducting inventory. Determine minimum and maximum stocks for all food, material, and kitchen equipment for the outlet.
• Coordinate Meal Preparation and service activities within the Publico kitchen. Review customer orders as they come in, assign tasks to sous chefs and prep cooks, and ensure that food is delivered on time. Direct both kitchen and restaurant staff on proper procedures and assign responsibility for various meal elements.
• Oversee Food Quality by monitoring the food that is served to customers. They may inspect plates to ensure that meals are correctly portioned and presented. Chefs de cuisine also taste food and oversee kitchen staff throughout the cooking process, checking to make sure that elements of dishes are properly cooked and seasoned.
• Develop Menus and make key decisions regarding a restaurant’s menu items and offerings under the guidance of the Executive Chef. Prepare menus in advance based on customer demand, seasonal ingredient availability, and special events. Collaborate with executive chef to discuss menu options and develop creative dishes throughout the year.

Guest Experience

• May occasionally prepare meals and/or set up and replenish buffets to ensure the smooth operation of the hotel’s food and beverage facilities.

People

• Coordinate and delegate tasks to Sous Chefs and build a systematic dynamic
• Respond to Customer Concerns. Interface directly with customers to resolve complaints and other issues that may arise during the course of food service. Handle customers who were displeased with some part of their meal and make efforts to correct any issue with kitchen or restaurant staff to ensure that the customer is satisfied with the visit.
• Recommend and initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resource-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
• Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, M&E, Maintenance, and Guest Services.

Responsible Business

• Manage the day-to-day operations and assignments of the Publico kitchen staff, communicate goals, and assign/prioritize work. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures with all staff.
• Maintain procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment, (2) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and (3) to minimize waste and pilferage.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment, including but not limited to sinks, hoods, coolers, freezers, dishes, flatware, pots and pans, etc., are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis. Ensure that all kitchen areas and related storerooms are cleaned, vacuumed, and properly stocked according to anticipated business volume and in accordance with sanitation and health department requirements.Notify Engineering immediately of any maintenance and repair needs.
• Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events under the guidance of the Executive Chef.

What we need from you

Completion of a degree or diploma in culinary arts, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience.

• Mastery of Italian Cuisine, Italian Regional, Authentic / Traditional Cuisine (Native Level), European; Relevant and up-to-date with food and culinary trends. Italian-speaker is an advantage.
• At least 2 years experience in same / similar position (Head Chef / CDC) with capabilities in managing Food quality, food cost, and running a kitchen team of no less than 12, including sous chefs.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, ordering and receiving inventory, and giving and receiving instructions.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What we offer

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package – including:

• 5-days work week
• Duty Meal
• Uniforms/ Laundry Services
• Midnight Transportation
• Birthday Off
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Flexi Benefit
• Insurance Coverage
• 50% F&B discount at Hotel’s selected Restaurant
• Special Employee rate at all IHG Hotels worldwide

What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow. And because the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand belongs to the IHG® family of brands, you’ll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 6000 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.

So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand and IHG and we’ll make sure you’ll have room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com

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