Summary
IHG Hotels & Resorts is hiring a Butcher Chef for voco Riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role covers inspecting deliveries, preparing and portioning meat, poultry and seafood, maintaining safe storage and sanitation, controlling waste, and supporting inventory and menu development. Candidates should have HACCP certification and 3–5 years of butcher experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel; a culinary diploma or equivalent is preferred. Salary is described as competitive, with duty meals and discounted hotel accommodation included in the benefits package.
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We want to welcome you to a world of bringing True Hospitality to everyone. When you join us at IHG®, you become part of our global family. A welcoming culture of warmth, honesty and a passion for providing True Hospitality.
We pride ourselves on letting your personality and passions shine, recognizing the individual contribution you make and supporting your ambition to learn and create your own career path. In making a difference to our guests and owners, colleagues and communities, every day is a chance to create great and unique experiences, in your own way.With over 370,000 colleagues in nearly 100 countries sharing our values, there’s countless opportunities at your fingertips.
We’re growing; grow with us.
Exceptional design meets contemporary comfort at voco® Riyadh . We’re on King Fahad Road at the heart of the city’s booming business district. Only 30 minutes from King Khalid International Airport . Opposite the Ministry of Interior, and steps away from other government offices.
Key Responsibilities:
Receive, inspect, and verify quality and quantity of all meat, poultry, and seafood deliveries.
- Perform professional cutting, trimming, deboning, filleting, and portioning.
- Prepare specialty cuts as per menu specifications and outlet requirements.
- Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of all products (FIFO compliance).
- Follow HACCP and local municipality food safety regulations.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of 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 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.
Key Requirements:
- Culinary Diploma or equivalent certification preferred.
- HACCP Certification (mandatory).
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Butcher Chef in a 4- or 5-star hotel.
- Experience within international hotel brands preferred.
Understanding of international cuisine requirements.
Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure during high occupancy periods.
- Team player with professional communication skills.
In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a competitive salary and benefits package – including duty meals and discounted hotel accommodation worldwide. What's more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we'll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.
And because the voco Hotels & Resorts brand belongs to the IHG® family of brands, you'll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 5000 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.
So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to voco and IHG and we'll make sure you'll have room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com.