TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose This paper aims to conceptualize organizational ambidexterity and intellectual capital in the haute cuisine sector, describing their interrelation. Specifically, the study draws on the dimensions of intellectual capital as a lens to understand ambidextrous capabilities.Design/methodology/approach Three research questions were addressed using a qualitative methodology. The researchers conducted ten interviews with sector experts from haute cuisine restaurants.Findings The paper identifies the constituents of organizational ambidexterity and intellectual capital in the haute cuisine sector. It also frames how these elements interrelate each other to allow the generation of ambidextrous capabilities.Research limitations/implications The investigation was conducted in only one country and a single sector.Practical implications The study provides guidance for haute cuisine restaurant managers to simultaneously develop innovation and efficiency in everyday activities, without having to choose between these two strategic objectives. Results show they must focus on human capital, which is one of the most important strategic resources in haute cuisine restaurants. This paper can help managers to design the organizational structures, processes and routines that allow haute cuisine restaurants to be ambidextrous.Originality/value The understanding of organizational ambidexterity and intellectual capital, and their integration, is critical for successful hospitality operations; however, research in this area is still limited. This integration can help haute cuisine restaurants to develop ambidextrous capabilities through their intellectual capital, establishing mechanisms to integrate individuals and group capabilities within the organizations.
VL  - 32
IS  - 1
SN  - 0959-6119
DO  - 10.1108/IJCHM-12-2018-1007
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-12-2018-1007
AU  - Fernández-Pérez de la Lastra Susana
AU  - Martín-Alcázar Fernando
AU  - Sánchez-Gardey Gonzalo
PY  - 2019
Y1  - 2019/01/01
TI  - Ambidextrous intellectual capital in the haute cuisine sector
T2  - International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 173
EP  - 192
Y2  - 2024/04/23
ER  -