Executive Chef - Pre-opening Regent Kuala Lumpur

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the overall culinary strategy in alignment with Regent brand positioning and guest expectations
• Curate distinctive dining concepts across all outlets, ensuring innovation, authenticity, and market relevance
• Champion a culture of culinary excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement

Pre-Opening & Concept Development

• Lead kitchen planning, design validation, and equipment selection in collaboration with project teams
• Develop pre-opening timelines for all culinary operations, including menu engineering and SOPs
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, and training of the culinary team to Regent luxury standards

Operations Excellence

• Oversee all kitchen operations including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banqueting, and specialty outlets
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all culinary offerings at the highest level
• Implement robust food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards in line with IHG guidelines

Financial Performance

• Develop and manage culinary budgets, food cost controls, and profitability targets
• Optimize menu pricing, sourcing strategies, and operational efficiencies without compromising quality
• Contribute to overall hotel commercial performance through innovative revenue-generating initiatives

Talent & Culture

• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing culinary brigade
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and luxury service mindset
• Identify and develop high-potential talent, ensuring strong succession planning

Guest Experience & Brand Representation

• Create memorable, personalized dining experiences aligned with Regent’s brand ethos
• Engage with guests, VIPs, and stakeholders to enhance the hotel’s culinary reputation
• Act as a brand ambassador, representing the hotel in media, events, and industry engagements

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader within luxury or ultra-luxury hotels/resorts
• Strong pre-opening experience preferred, particularly in complex, multi-outlet environments
• Deep understanding of global cuisines with the ability to localize concepts to the Kuala Lumpur market
• Demonstrated financial acumen and ability to drive profitability
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• International exposure within leading hospitality brands preferred

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a flagship luxury opening under Regent Hotels & Resorts
• A platform to define and lead a signature culinary destination
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with IHG luxury standards

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