**Leadership & Team Management:** + Select, train, and supervise the kitchen team in menu preparation, safety, and equipment handling. + Evaluate team performance, provide guidance, and enforce discipline to maintain high-quality standards. + Schedule kitchen staff efficiently to balance operational needs and payroll costs. **Culinary Expertise & Pastry Focus:** + Must have a strong **pastry and bakery background** to oversee dessert and pastry production. + Ensure the use of high-quality, fresh ingredients for all menu items, including baked goods and desserts. + Develop and refine pastry recipes, ensuring consistency and creativity in dessert offerings. + Assist the Executive Chef in menu innovation, with a special focus on pastries and baked items. **Operations & Food Quality Control:** + Monitor kitchen workflow and adjust processes to maintain cost control and quality. + Oversee food receiving, storage, and rotation to comply with health and safety regulations. + Maintain and update menu specifications, recipes, and production forecasts. **Hygiene, Safety & Equipment Maintenance:** + Ensure all kitchen equipment is clean and in proper working condition; report any needed repairs. + Enforce compliance with IHG standards and health regulations for safe food handling. + Supervise daily cleaning and inventory checks of walk-ins, refrigerators, and storage areas. **Special Events & Menu Development:** + Plan and execute buffet presentations, VIP events, and specialty promotions. + Develop weekly specials and brunch menus. **Additional Responsibilities:** + Support the Executive Chef in all operational aspects of the kitchen. + Regular attendance and adherence to hotel policies are essential for success in this role. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues 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.