Italian Chef

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Italian chef to lead the culinary experience at our signature Tomato restaurant. As part of IHG’s award‑winning Food & Beverage team, you will bring creativity, authenticity, and strong leadership to deliver exceptional dining moments that reflect our commitment to True Hospitality for Good.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of all menus, creating innovative authentic, delicious Italian recipes and showcasing multi‑skilled cuisines in our Tomato specialty restaurant.
• Continuously elevate culinary standards through contemporary, multicultural menu design in collaboration with culinary teams.
• Craft exciting seasonal and outlet‑specific menus aligned with brand expectations and guest preferences.
• Prepare and serve exceptional cuisine that consistently exceeds guest expectations.
• Engage with guests to enhance their dining experience and gather feedback that drives continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and inspire a diverse kitchen brigade of Omani and international chefs.
• Foster a workplace that reflects IHG’s Winning Ways—Show We Care, Aim Higher, Celebrate Difference, Work Better Together, and Do the Right Thing.
• Support team development through training, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to IHG culinary standards.
• Monitor buffet presentation and quality throughout service.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to secure high‑quality and authentic ingredients.

What We Need From You

• Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management.
• Fluent in English.
• Demonstrates long-term job stability with reputable and distinguished hospitality organizations.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Italian chef in a 5‑star hotel environment.
• Strong technical competence and deep understanding of multicultural cuisines.
• Experience working successfully in a multinational team.
• Internationally recognized food safety certification (HACCP preferred).
• A diplomatic and collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sound understanding of food costing and cost control strategies.
• Self‑motivated, creative, and driven to deliver results.
• Strong computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, and presentation tools.

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 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 differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. 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 to Belong, Room to Grow, and a Room to 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 my Wellbeing 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....