Butcher Chef voco™

About the Role

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Butcher Chef for voco™ Riyadh. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within the city's business district. The role involves ensuring high standards in meat, poultry, and seafood preparation and handling.

Role Context

The Butcher Chef will be responsible for managing all aspects of butchery operations, from receiving and inspecting deliveries to preparing specialty cuts and maintaining hygiene standards. This position supports the culinary team at voco™ Riyadh, a hotel located on King Fahad Road, 30 minutes from King Khalid International Airport.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify the quality and quantity of all meat, poultry, and seafood deliveries.
• Perform professional cutting, trimming, deboning, filleting, and portioning.
• Prepare specialty cuts according to menu specifications and outlet requirements.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of all products, adhering to FIFO compliance.
• Follow HACCP and local municipality food safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the butcher area, equipment, and cold rooms.
• Ensure temperature control standards are maintained at all times.
• Conduct daily checks of storage conditions and product freshness.
• Minimize waste through proper trimming techniques and yield management.
• Maintain daily production sheets and meat requisition records.
• Support monthly inventory and stock control procedures.
• Work closely with the Purchasing and Cost Control departments.
• Assist in developing new menu items and specialty cuts when required.
• Ensure compliance with IHG Hotels & Resorts policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of experience in a similar butchery role within a hospitality environment. A strong understanding of food safety regulations, including HACCP, is required.

Compensation and Benefits

IHG Hotels & Resorts offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes duty meals and discounted hotel accommodation worldwide. The company provides support for career development within its global hospitality network.

Application Process

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