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
• style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI",
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  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
• style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI",
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  "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif;">Develop pre-opening timelines for all culinary
  operations, including menu engineering and SOPs
• style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI",
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  "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif;">Drive recruitment, onboarding, and training of
  the culinary team to Regent luxury standards

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Excellence

• Oversee all kitchen operations including restaurants, bars, in-room
  dining, banqueting, and specialty outlets
• style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI",
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  "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif;">Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation
  of all culinary offerings at the highest level
• style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI",
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  standards in line with IHG guidelines

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Performance

• Develop and manage culinary budgets, food cost controls,
  and profitability targets
• Optimize menu pricing, sourcing strategies, and operational
  efficiencies without compromising quality
• style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI",
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  "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif;">Contribute to overall hotel commercial performance
  through innovative revenue-generating
  initiatives

Talent & Culture

• style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI",
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  "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif;">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

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Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader
  within luxury or ultra-luxury hotels/resorts
• style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI",
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  "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif;">Strong pre-opening experience preferred,
  particularly in complex, multi-outlet environments
• style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI",
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  "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif;">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

• style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI",
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  "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif;">Opportunity to be part of a flagship luxury
  opening under Regent Hotels & Resorts
• style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI",
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  "Segoe UI Web", sans-serif;">A platform to define and lead a signature culinary
  destination
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with IHG luxury
  standards