Sous Chef

InterContinental Hotels Group; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Six Senses London as a Sous Chef, where you'll manage culinary operations and lead an engaged team. With a commitment to sustainability and exceptional service, this role emphasizes local and global culinary practices. Ideal candidates will have substantial kitchen experience in luxury hotels and a strong grasp of culinary trends.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of kitchen experience in a full-service outlet.
• Preferred experience in luxury hotel settings.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef and manage culinary operations.
• Lead a team and ensure adherence to service standards.
• Regularly inspect kitchens and maintain high quality.

Skills

Leadership

Proficient knife skills

Knowledge of broiler equipment

Understanding of farm-to-table concepts

Fluency in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality diploma or degree

Job description

Hotel Brand: Six Senses
Location: United Kingdom, London

As Sous Chef, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them, embodying our values of local sensitivity, global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsibility, fun, quirkiness, and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness, and Out-of-the-Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation in all our brand initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Sous Chef, I will support the Executive Chef and assume responsibility for the efficient operation of the culinary department, including:

• Keeping abreast of industry trends and practices to improve the product and service offerings.
• Focusing on the continual rejuvenation of the culinary experience.
• Assessing menus regularly to ensure relevance and alignment with Six Senses practices.
• Inspecting kitchens regularly and ensuring maintenance and product improvements are addressed promptly.
• Establishing purchasing practices that meet the requirements of Six Senses' nutrition and sustainability standards.
• Leading a team of engaged hosts to deliver exceptional service standards.
• Instilling a cost-focused philosophy through training and education.
• Ensuring departmental operations comply with legal, statutory, and financial requirements, including documentation, reporting, contractual obligations, security, safety protocols, and budget controls.
• Adhering strictly to LQA standards and guest feedback.

Qualifications

To succeed as Sous Chef, I should possess the following qualifications, skills, and experience, preferably in luxury hotel settings:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, with at least 5 years of kitchen experience in a full-service outlet or similar environment. A hospitality diploma or degree from a recognized institution is preferred.
• Knowledge of broiler equipment, meat and fish cookery, proficient knife skills, and understanding of farm-to-table concepts.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are preferred.

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available for this role.

This overview provides a general outline of the Sous Chef role at Six Senses London. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on operational needs.

Six Senses London is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions.

Interested but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply and start your journey with us today.