Culinary Coordinator at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

Culinary Coordinator at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

United Arab Emirates

Job Description

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insight, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs, inspiring us to create warm and refined experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels has its own distinctive style and sense of place, where we take every opportunity to deliver personal and meaningful guest experiences. If you would like to embrace a wider world of opportunities, we would be delighted to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Located on Hayat Island, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort where island living meets authentic Arabian hospitality. Less than an hour from Dubai, the resort offers a refined yet relaxed escape surrounded by natural landscapes, open sea views, and powder-soft beaches. With a collection of rooms, villas, and residences, a variety of restaurants and bars, and award-winning spa and leisure facilities, we focus on creating thoughtful, personal, and memorable experiences for families, couples, and groups in a true resort setting.

Great kitchens run on more than great chefs. That's why we're looking for a highly organised and proactive Culinary Coordinator to keep our culinary operations running smoothly behind the scenes. In this role, you'll support the Executive Chef with administrative coordination, communication, scheduling, and cost control, ensuring the kitchen team can focus on delivering exceptional dining experiences for every guest.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:

Supporting the Executive Chef with day-to-day administrative and coordination tasks to keep the culinary department running efficiently.

Managing the Executive Chef's calendar, correspondence, emails, reports, and other departmental documentation.

Preparing and monitoring duty rosters, food transfers, work orders, repair requests, and other operational records.

Coordinating communication between the culinary team and other hotel departments to ensure smooth daily operations.

Maintaining organised records, filing systems, and confidential documents with accuracy and attention to detail.

Attending daily kitchen briefings and following up on action items, memos, and operational updates.

Assisting with cost control initiatives and supporting the team with administrative tasks as required.

Taking on other ad hoc duties and supporting the culinary leadership team whenever needed.

What We need from you:

A Diploma or Vocational Certificate in Culinary, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field, with experience in kitchen operations or administration.

Previous experience in a hotel kitchen, culinary office, or administrative support role is preferred.

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence in preparing reports, schedules, and correspondence.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with chefs, colleagues, and other departments.

A keen eye for detail, accuracy, and confidentiality when handling documents and records.

Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, when required.

A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a proactive approach to supporting the culinary team.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.