Job Description

At Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, we’re not just serving meals—we’re curating experiences. As a luxury lifestyle hotel, our culinary vision blends sophistication with creativity, bringing bold flavors and stylish presentation to every plate. Kimpton is where luxury meets lifestyle, and food is at the center of the story. The Executive Chef is the heartbeat of this journey: a leader who thrives on innovation, inspires a passionate team, and ensures that every dining moment reflects the energy and elegance of the Kimpton brand.

A little taste of your day-to-day

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

• Crafting menus that are bold, stylish, and true to the Kimpton spirit – where luxury meets lifestyle, while ensuring operational efficiency

• Inspiring and leading a passionate culinary team, guiding them to deliver consistency and creativity across every outlet

• Elevating the guest experience through innovative dishes, impeccable presentation, and seamless service delivery

• Managing budgets, food costs, and labour planning with precision, balancing creativity with financial responsibility

• Building strong supplier partnerships and ensuring the kitchen is well-stocked, organized, and compliant with food hygiene and safety standards

• Collaborating with hotel leadership to align culinary offerings with guest expectations and overall brand vision

• Managing recruitment, training, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions to build and sustain a high-performing team

• Driving continuous improvement by identifying talent, providing training, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability

What we need from you

• A minimum of 10 years of culinary leadership experience, with at least 3 years at Executive Chef in a high-volume, fully-service luxury hotels.

• Strong expertise in banqueting and event catering is preferred

• A bachelor’s degree or certificate in culinary arts or hospitality management

• A holder of local Hygiene Manager Certificate and/or Food Safety and Hygiene certification

• A creative spirit with a deep passion for diverse cooking methods, ingredients, culinary trends, balanced with operational discipline

• Exceptional leadership skills – able to inspire, train and grow a high-performing team

• Good time management skills, ability to remain calm under pressure, adaptable in a dynamic hospitality environment

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, inventory management and/or procurement software experience and timekeeping software

• Excellent command of English, both speaking and writing; speak Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) would be an advantage