Director of Culinary

Sofitel Luxury Hotels, new worldwide reference (120 hotels all around the world), goal is to reinforce its position in the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is the market leader within the luxury hotel sector in Vietnam and a favorite amongst the discerning travelers from around the world. This historical landmark hotel is considered as one of the best hotels in the region with regular worldwide and domestic recognition. In all, the Metropole garnered 33 awards in 2013, including Readers' Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. The hotel features 364 rooms and suites (offering both the traditional and Contemporary flavors of Hanoi) French, Vietnamese and Italian Restaurants complemented by two of Hanoi’s favorite bars plus an award winning Spa, naturally lit meeting venues and a team of over 600 Ambassadors. Ongoing commitment to product enhancement and service delivery from the hotel’s senior management and owners provides the perfect background to a strong and positive sales effort.

Belong in a place where you can be yourself and love what you do. Join our hotel community and we will support you to realise your true potential. You will be part of a team where everyone’s contribution is valued. And we will empower you to bring ideas to elevate our services, creating personalised experiences for guests. Help them to feel special, and we will do the same for you.

Lead and develop talent within the 120 member overall Kitchen operation to ensure world class luxury standards.

Manage team members in 4 restaurants and 7 outlets including room service, banqueting, and a pastry shop.  

Create innovative Culinary events and promotions to ensure exceptional financial performance. Ensure excellent and efficient communication within the team and with other departments

Bachelor degree required

3-5 years experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with strong creativity, culinary knowhow and attention to detail

Asian experience is a plus

Strong communication and  leadersip skills, dynamic team motivator, customer centric

Excellent English essential - French or other language a plus

What we offer

When you become one of our Heartists®, you will also be a member of the Accor group with all the benefits that brings. The ALL Heartists® program is the benefits program dedicated to Accor Heartists®. It provides employees with the opportunity to enjoy living life to its fullest with memorable experiences throughout the year, thanks to preferential rates in hotels and exclusive discounts with a wide range of partners (travel, gourmet, wellness, shopping…).