Do you see yourself as a Restaurant Chef? At IHG, we're interested in YOU. We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. We’re looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we 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.

The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Hotel is located in the Wilshire Grand building, standing 73 stories tall in the core of Downtown’s historic, entertainment, financial, arts, and sports districts. Ideally placed at the heart of the revitalized, energy-charged urban center of the United States’ second-largest city, the hotel provides first-class hospitality that seamlessly intertwines with the fabric of the burgeoning Downtown area.

Your Day to Day:

• Manage the operation of the 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.
• Supervise the preparation and presentation of all menu items in accordance with established recipes and standards.
• Assist in the planning of all meals and menus for the restaurant and catered events within brand or local menu guidelines.
• Establish procedures and timeframes for conducting inventory.
• Determine minimum and maximum stocks for all food, material, and kitchen equipment.
• 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.
• Interact with outside contacts: Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction; Vendors – to order supplies and equipment; Health Department and other regulatory agencies – regarding safety matters and kitchen inspections.
• May occasionally prepare meals and/or set up and replenish buffets to ensure the smooth operation of the hotel’s food and beverage facilities.
• Manage the day-to-day operations and assignments of the kitchen staff, communicate goals, and assign/prioritize work.
• Maintain procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis.
• Notify Engineering immediately of any maintenance and repair needs.
• Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events.
• May serve as Manager on Duty or perform other duties as assigned.

What We Need From You:

• Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience.
• This job requires ability to perform the following: Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds; Moving about the kitchen; Handling food, objects, products and utensils; Bending, stooping, kneeling.
• 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:

• The salaried pay range for this role is $72,000 - $77,000 annually.
• This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Los Angeles, California.
• Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people.
• Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans. 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.

• Hotel discounts worldwide.
• Access to a wide variety of discount programs.
• Opportunity to work with a great team of people.
• Room to be yourself.

• Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience.
• Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with guests and team members.
• Mathematical skills for budgeting and inventory management.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card.