Sous Chef

InterContinental Hotels Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Life insurance

Staff discounts worldwide

Volunteer days (2 paid)

Job summary

Hotel Indigo Gloucester is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to join our team on a full-time contract. The salary offered is £38,000 per year, with overtime paid at the end of the month. You will work closely with the Restaurant and Bars manager to deliver a coordinated F&B experience in a busy hotel setting.

You will lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Head Chef, develop local dishes, and mentor the chef team while upholding brand standards and food safety.

Qualifications

• Senior Chef De Partie or Sous Chef experience in a similar sized property.
• Level 3 Food Safety certification and HACCP knowledge.
• Experience with Micros Simphony or similar POS systems and Procure Wizard.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate F&B approach with the Restaurant and Bars manager.
• Oversee kitchen operations, production, cleanliness, and safe systems in the absence of the Executive Head Chef.
• Create and develop dishes celebrating local cuisine and current trends.
• Train and upskill the Chef team to ensure high-quality guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Strong communication

Menu development

Food safety awareness

Team mentoring

Education

Level 3 Food Safety certification

Tools

Micros Simphony

Procure Wizard

Job description

Hotel Indigo Gloucester is on the lookout for a dynamic Sous Chef to join us on a Full-time contract!
We are offering a salary of £38,000.00, which is £18,26 per hour - any overtime worked paid at the end of the month.

Hotel Indigo Gloucester is offering a free-spirited experience for our guests enriched with local culture. Nestled in the heart of the neighbourhood and built on the site of the White Priory, we embrace the concept of storytelling-by-design. Artefacts rescued from the site are now showcased in the Gloucester Museum, linking our hotel to this city’s multi-layered history. As Gloucester thrives with its diverse industries and culture, Hotel Indigo will become a vibrant part of the city’s evolving narrative.

As a Sous Chef, your day-to-day will be driven by our Guests needs, however you can expect to cover the following duties and responsibilities (not all encompassing) …

• Working closely with our Restaurant and Bars manager to ensure a coordinated F&B approach
• Being accountable for the Kitchen operation including production, cleanliness and safe systems of work in the absence of our Executive Head Chef
• Creating and developing dishes on our menu to celebrate local cuisine and keep up to date with food trends
• Develop and support our Chef team, training and upskilling our Chefs to ensure everyone is able to provide excellent culinary experiences for our guests

We are searching for a true service superstar, someone who thrives in providing our Guests with an excellent service throughout their stay.

To Succeed as a Sous chef you will need:

• To have been a Senior Chef De Partie or Sous Chef within a similar sized property
• To have completed level 3 Food Safety certification and have knowledge in HACCP
• Knowledge of appropriate systems to support operational processes– such as Micros Simphony (or relevant POS) and Procure Wizard
• Knowledge of appropriate working to brand standards relating to food and the ability to create and deliver appropriate menus, using appropriate suppliers and product
• To be part of external networks and up to date with critical issues and trends in food
• Technical skills to work on every section for every service period in the kitchen

Our Sous Chef enjoys a range of benefits including:

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities
• Extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice
• Meals whilst on duty
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Don’t forget, bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!

If you are looking to join a Hotel company where you can be your authentic self, unite a shared passion for local discovery and celebrate your creative and fun-loving nature….
You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.
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