Sous Chef

InterContinental Hotels Group; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Indigo Torquay is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead in their new hotel opening in 2025. This role involves managing kitchen operations, developing menus, and training staff to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. With a focus on local cuisine and teamwork, this position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Financial security with guaranteed hours

Extensive training and career progression

Worldwide discounted room rates

Generous maternity/paternity pay

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Chef De Partie or Sous Chef in a similar property.
• Knowledge of food trends and local cuisine.
• Ability to work across all kitchen sections.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and ensure cleanliness.
• Develop dishes celebrating local cuisine.
• Train and upskill Chef team.

Skills

Food Safety knowledge

Kitchen operations

Menu development

Team training

HACCP knowledge

Education

Level 3 Food Safety certification

Tools

Micros Simphony

Procure Wizard

Job description

Hotel Indigo Torquay is on the lookout for a dynamic Sous Chef to inspire and lead in our brand-new, highly anticipated hotel opening. Join the excitement and become part of the Hotel Indigo family!

Hotel Indigo Torquay, opening in 2025, promises a stimulating new addition to this idyllic coastal town. Nestled along the stunning English Riviera, the hotel will offer guests breathtaking views of Tor Bay and access to some of Torquay’s most iconic beaches and walking trails where you can truly appreciate nature. Close to local attractions, including the historic Torre Abbey and the lively harbour, guests can also indulge in the region's renowned culinary scene featuring fresh seafood and artisanal delights. Hotel Indigo will provide a unique and memorable experience, offering a tonic for the body, imagination and soul; capturing the spirit of this longstanding English seaside location.

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. In addition to this, we are looking for someone who has….

• Availability to work 40 hours per week (5 shifts) across a variety of shifts based on business needs
• 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

Just like no two Hotel Indigos are alike, we believe no two individuals are alike. Therefore, we offer our colleagues with a wide range of additional benefits to support you. By taking a confident step in your career and joining us, you can expect to receive….

• Financial security – Up to £38,000.00 per annum, guaranteed hours, a free meal on shift, paid holidays, subsidised unsocial hour travel support and enhanced sick pay! Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
• Colleague perks- worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal.
• Wellbeing– generous maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health first-aiders

If you are looking to join a Hotel company where you can be your authentic self, unite a shared passion for local discoveryand celebrate your creative and fun-loving nature….click apply today to see where this adventure could take you!

Y ou 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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