Executive Chef
New Yesterday
At InterContinental London Park Lane , we are currently looking for an Executive Chef to join the team our kitchen brigade in Mayfair, Central London with an immediate start!
Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane
Located at one of the capital's most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided. Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair. Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award-winning seasonal cuisine.
Are you a culinary visionary with a passion for leadership and innovation?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment where your ideas can shape unforgettable experiences?
Were looking for an Executive Chef to take the lead in our kitchens and inspire incredible across our culinary operations. As Executive Chef, youll be the creative and strategic force behind our kitchen teams, menus, and food quality. Youll lead by example. You are ands-on, passionate, and relentlessly focused on delivering outstanding dining experiences across our restaurants, events, and in-room dining. Youll collaborate with Heads of Department to ensure food is not just a service but a central part of our guests journey from breakfast to banqueting.
What Youll Do:
Leading, developing, and motivating all kitchen teams to consistently deliver exceptional food.
Deliver the highest standards in food quality.
Designing innovative menus that blend local flavour with global appeal.
Ensure food safety and hygiene regulations are adhered to at all times.
Managing food costs, supplier relationships, payroll planning and budgets
Acting on guest feedback to continuously improve our offering
Creating a culture of pride, ownership, and opportunity across all kitchens
Driving sustainability and responsible sourcing across kitchen operations
What Were Looking For:
A proven leader with 3+ years experience as an Executive or Head Chef in a high-volume, globally branded hotel
Deep expertise in local cuisine and familiarity with at least two international styles
A true team builder, known for developing talent and promoting a positive kitchen culture.
Level 3 Food Safety certified, with expert HACCP knowledge
Solid grasp of culinary systems (Delphi, Micros Simphony, ProcureWizard, Quinyx or similar)
A strong commercial mindsetunderstands the balance of creativity, quality, and cost.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
Experience working across 5-star hotel outlets, including Events, Restaurants, and in Room Dining.
Why Join Us?
Work with a passionate and dynamic culinary team in a world-class hotel.
Be part of delivering unforgettable experiences for guests from around the globe.
Opportunities for professional growth and development within the IHG.
We are part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the worlds leading hotel companies, with a portfolio of 19 brands worldwide - which means global opportunities.
We are committed to offer and provide our Executive Chef with a competitive salary and a large range of benefits including:
Competitive Salary plus great IHG perks!
33 days holiday each year, including bank holidays.
15% Hotel Management bonus
Comprehensive Company Medical scheme for you and your dependants.
A generous life insurance programme
We provide every employee company sick pay.
Professional career development with our Senior Leadership development programs plus access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities
Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
Discounts from over 15,000 stores all the way from retail to cinema
Most importantly, well help you grow and develop you as an individual and inspire incredible.
We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days.
Ready to lead with passion and precision? Please click apply now and bring your culinary leadership to the forefront of luxury events.
You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.
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, colour, 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.
As the worlds first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental? brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If youd like to embrace a world of opportunities, wed like to welcome you to the worlds most international luxury hotel brand. 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.
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- Location:
- Central London
- Job Type:
- PartTime