Executive Chef - Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel (Pre Opening Team) at Minor International

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Management, Team Leadership, Menu Development, Food Cost Control, Guest Service, Recipe Development, Quality Standards, Safety and Sanitation, Catering Management, Training and Development, Operational Excellence, Presentation Skills, Cooking Techniques, Performance Reviews, Equipment Maintenance, Food Consumption Estimation

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of more than 536 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travelers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli, NH Hotel Group, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Marriott, and Minor International properties, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Avani Hotels & Resorts is a vibrant upscale brand offering relaxed comfort and contemporary style. Avani was launched in response to an increasingly influential group of discerning travelers who appreciate stylish design and excellent service, but also demand great value. Avani hotels are designed for the way we travel now. And we think it’s all about balance. Balance between coolness and kindness, between design and function, and between service and privacy. Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel is set to open in Q2 2026 with 378 new keys ready to welcome business and leisure travellers with trademark AVANI sleep satisfaction, contemporary living spaces, and Honest Food. The hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant and a rooftop pool & bar, as well as 855 square metres of meeting space, perfect for conferences or social functions. Job Description As Executive Chef you will be responsible for leading the overall kitchen operations of the hotel. You will train and manage kitchen team members, supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities, estimate food consumption and purchase of food, select and develop recipes. Further you would need to standardize production of dishes to ensure consistent quality, establish presentation, technique and quality standards, plan and price menus, ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance, and ensure proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen. You may be required to cook certain dishes for special occasions and will oversee special catering events. The Executive Chef is directly responsible for hiring, people development and performance reviews of the kitchen team and will report to the General Manager. Additionally the Executive Chef will be responsible for driving revenue and ensuring the profitable kitchen operations. Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree or related Culinary degree. • Minimum of 2 years of industry and culinary management experience. • Previous experience controlling food and labor costs. • Previous experience with demonstration cooking, menu development, and pricing development. • Passion for leadership and teamwork. • Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence. • Excellent guest service skills.

Responsibilities

As Executive Chef, you will lead the overall kitchen operations of the hotel, managing and training kitchen team members while ensuring high-quality culinary standards. You will also be responsible for menu planning, food purchasing, and overseeing special catering events.