[RWHKG] - Chef de Cuisine (Event Kitchen)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Event Kitchen, ensuring the delivery of exceptional Western cuisine for banquets, events, and special functions; * Plan, develop, and execute innovative menus and recipes that align with brand standards, guest preferences, and business objectives; * Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and freshness across all event culinary offerings; * Manage food costs, labour productivity, and kitchen resources effectively to achieve financial targets while minimizing waste; * Supervise, coach, and develop the culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and continuous learning; * Collaborate closely with Banquets, Events, and Food & Beverage teams to ensure seamless event execution and an outstanding guest experience; * Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards at all times; * Monitor inventory levels, procurement, and menu planning, while maximizing the use of seasonal and locally sourced ingredients where possible; * Support the hotel's sustainability initiatives.

Requirements * Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in a sizeable luxury hotel, with at least 5 years in similar capacity; * Proven experience managing Western cuisine operations within a high-volume luxury hotel; * Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of food and beverage market trends, menu development, and culinary innovation; * Confident, calm leader with a strong track record in training and retaining high‑performing kitchen teams; * Commercially astute with solid control of food cost, GP and operational consistency; * Passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences through creativity and attention to detail; * Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment; * As a part of the interview process, food tasting is a must.