Executive Sous Chef Sous

InterContinental Hotels Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel as the Executive Sous Chef – Events, responsible for the culinary direction of high-profile events at InterContinental London Park Lane. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in event planning and team leadership, along with a passion for delivering culinary excellence in a prestigious environment, with competitive pay and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Upto £60,000 per annum plus service charge

Company sick pay and life insurance

Free meals on duty

31 days holiday each year

Wagestream financial wellbeing app

Professional career development

Discounts for hotels and restaurants

Discounts from over 15,000 stores

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Sous Chef or above.
• Experience managing large-scale events in a high-end hotel.
• Certification in Level 2 Food Safety and HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations for events, ensuring food quality.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Coach and train kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

Hotel: London Park Lane (LONHB), One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, W1J 7QY

At InterContinental London Park Lane, we are currently looking for an Executive Sous Chef to join the team our kitchen brigade in Mayfair, Central London with an immediate start!

Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane

Located at one of the capital's most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided. Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair. Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award-winning seasonal cuisine.

Are you a passionate, culinary leader with a flair for delivering exceptional food experiences at large-scale events? We are looking for an Executive Sous Chef – Events to lead our Events Kitchen operations at our prestigious 5-star hotel in the heart of Mayfair.

As a key culinary leader, you will take full ownership of the Events Kitchen ensuring consistent food quality, team performance, and exceptional guest experiences. This is a hands-on role, working closely with kitchen brigades and supporting the main kitchen during non-event periods.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead production, preparation, and delivery for all events, from plated dinners and buffets to live cooking stations.
• Maintain impeccable hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP), ensuring compliance with IHG and brand requirements.
• Coach, train, and develop a talented team of chefs and kitchen porters.
• Collaborate on menu design, food cost management, and kitchen rota planning.
• Influence key decisions around procurement, kitchen budget, and food quality.
• Deliver innovative experiences across various service styles (social events, business meetings, restaurants, and in room dining service).

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years in role as Sous chef or above
• Proven experience managing large-scale events and multi-style food service delivery, in a high-end hotel (preferably global brand.)
• Excellent culinary skills with strong knowledge of local and international cuisine.
• Experience working with external caterers and agencies.
• Certification in Level 2 Food Safety and working knowledge of HACCP (Level 3 preferred).
• A natural leader with a track record of mentoring and motivating teams.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to solve complex kitchen workflow issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• Experience working across 5-star hotel outlets, including Events, Restaurants, and in Room Dining.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a passionate and dynamic culinary team in a world-class hotel.
• Be part of delivering unforgettable experiences for guests from around the globe.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the IHG.

We are part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a portfolio of 19 brands worldwide - which means global opportunities

We are committed to offer and provide our Executive Sous Chef with a competitive salary and a large range of benefits including:

• Upto £60,000 per annum plus service charge, paid overtime, and other great IHG perks!
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance.
• Free meals on duty
• 31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days(Pro Rated)
• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Professional career development with our IHG Leadership programs
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow and develop you as an individual and inspireincredible.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days.

Ready to lead with passion and precision?Please click ‘apply’ now and bring your culinary leadership to the forefront of luxury events

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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