Are you a passionate culinary leader ready to advance your kitchen management career?
We’re looking for a Sous Chef to support our Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations, upholding quality standards, and developing a high-performing culinary team.
A little taste of your day-to-day:
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
- Assisting the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across assigned outlets.
- Supervising and leading kitchen brigades to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Ensuring consistent food quality, taste, and presentation in line with hotel standards.
- Coaching, mentoring, and training Chef de Parties, Demi Chefs, and Commis Chefs.
- Overseeing mise en place, service execution, and kitchen discipline.
- Ensuring strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
- Supporting menu planning, recipe development, and food costing.
- Monitoring food costs, portion control, and minimizing wastage.
- Coordinating with Stewarding, Purchasing, and F&B teams.
- Supporting audits, inspections, and kitchen reporting.
What we need from you:
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef, preferably in a 4- or 5-star hotel or high-volume kitchen.
- Strong leadership skills with hands-on culinary expertise.
- Solid understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and HACCP regulations.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple outlets or services.
- Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic language will be an advantage.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
- Culinary qualifications or professional certifications will be an advantage.
At IHG®, we believe strong kitchens are built on teamwork, passion, and leadership. Join our Culinary leadership team and grow your career by delivering exceptional dining experiences through True Hospitality.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
