Executive Chef

As Executive Chef in InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay's culinary team, you will lead the entire kitchen operation, overseeing our award-winning Italian restaurant and bar, as well as In-Room Dining, Club Lounge, and meeting spaces.

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you will drive excellence in food quality, team performance, and operational efficiency.

This role combines visionary leadership with hands-on operational oversight.

You will be responsible for shaping menus, managing costs, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and creating unforgettable guest dining experiences.

With your ambition, talent, and passion for hospitality, you will play a key role in upholding the hotel's reputation as one of Singapore's most vibrant dining destinations.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, we believe in Inspiring Incredible – both within our teams and in every guest experience.

With a global, cultured mindset paired with deep local expertise, we bring our unique personalities to every interaction, creating authentic and memorable moments.

As Executive Chef, you will embody this philosophy and lead by example.

Our Day to Day

People

• Lead, inspire, and manage the culinary brigade across all hotel outlets, ensuring smooth daily operations and a culture of excellence.
  
  
• Provide clear direction, training, and resources so that every team member can succeed in their roles.
  
  
• Mentor and develop junior chefs, fostering talent and building future leaders.
  
  
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure collaboration and alignment on goals.
  
  
• Actively participate in community and industry activities as a culinary representative of the hotel.
  
  

Financial Returns

• Establish and maintain connections with suppliers to negotiate the best quality and pricing, supporting food cost budgeting.
  
  
• Monitor food and labour costs, controlling expenses while maximising efficiency and profitability.
  
  
• Ensure accurate forecasting, costings, and inventory management in line with budget targets.
  
  
• Drive innovative menu development to balance guest preferences, seasonality, and operational effectiveness.
  
  

Guest Experience

• Operationally lead a high-capacity Italian restaurant and bar while overseeing all other culinary touchpoints in the hotel.
  
  
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation consistently meet InterContinental standards and delight our guests.
  
  
• Uphold the hotel's reputation by creating memorable dining experiences and authentic culinary offerings.
  
  
• Engage confidently with guests and stakeholders, responding to feedback with professionalism and care.
  
  

Responsible Business

• Guarantee compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, and all brand standards.
  
  
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised working environment across all kitchens.
  
  
• Take immediate corrective action on any hazards or non-compliance issues.
  
  
• Drive sustainability by sourcing responsibly, reducing waste, and promoting efficient energy and water use.
  
  

Accountability

The Executive Chef is accountable for the overall leadership, quality, and success of the hotel's culinary operations.

This includes overseeing all kitchen teams, maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality, managing budgets, and driving innovation.

The role is also responsible for positioning the hotel's dining experiences competitively within Singapore's dynamic culinary scene.

How Do I Deliver This

At IHG, we genuinely care about people and show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality every day.

It's what connects every colleague across all IHG hotels.

• True Attitude: Be caring, make a positive difference, and build genuine connections with guests.
  
  
• True Confidence: Apply your knowledge and expertise to inspire trust and confidence.
  
  
• True Listening: Understand guest and team needs by paying attention to both words and actions.
  
  
• True Responsiveness: Deliver what's needed in a timely, professional, and caring way.
  
  

There's so much more to the job than we can capture here.

It's simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.

WHAT WE OFFER

We'll reward your hard work with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package – including generous room and dining discounts, exceptional training opportunities and a strong support for your ongoing career development

Join us and you'll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics.

As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives.

You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve – visit to find out more about us.

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