Sous Chef

IHG Hotels & Resorts; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading training and career发展

Colleague room discounts

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Crowne Plaza New Delhi Mayur Vihar, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, seeks a talented Sous Chef to lead our culinary team. You will support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality, consistently presented dishes.

We value strong food safety knowledge, cost management, and the ability to deliver memorable dining experiences in a luxury hotel setting. Join us to contribute to an inspiring culinary team.

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts or Hotel Management qualification.
• Sous Chef or senior supervisory experience in luxury hotels.
• Knowledge of international and Indian cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, portion control, and cost management.
• Proven leadership to supervise and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations during high-volume service.
• Strong menu planning, inventory control, and wastage management.
• Teamwork, communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Creative approach to food with focus on quality and consistency.
• Passion for delivering memorable dining experiences and high culinary standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in managing kitchen operations and day-to-day functioning.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff for efficient food preparation and timely service.
• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes with consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and health & safety standards.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, preparation methods, and presentation to ensure consistency.
• Plan and coordinate daily food preparation based on occupancy, events and requirements.
• Coordinate with Stewarding, F&B Service, and other departments for smooth operations.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and introduction of new dishes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, professional kitchen environment.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

Menu planning

Team supervision

Education

Culinary Arts qualification

Job description

Passionate about culinary excellence? Ready to take the next step in your culinary career with IHG Hotels & Resorts?

At Crowne Plaza New Delhi Mayur Vihar – An IHG® Hotel, we are looking for a talented, passionate, and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team.

If you have a passion for creating exceptional food, strong kitchen leadership skills, and the ability to deliver consistent culinary experiences while maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene, we would love to hear from you!

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Assisting the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in managing the overall kitchen operations and ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning.
• Supervising and coordinating kitchen colleagues to ensure efficient food preparation and timely service.
• Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes while maintaining consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Ensuring all food is prepared according to standard recipes, presentation guidelines, and hotel quality standards.
• Taking responsibility for the smooth operation of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine.
• Monitoring food quality, portion control, preparation methods, and presentation to ensure consistency.
• Planning and coordinating daily food preparation based on business levels, occupancy, events, and operational requirements.
• Ensuring strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and health & safety standards.
• Monitoring food costs, wastage, portion control, and proper utilisation of ingredients to support kitchen profitability.
• Ensuring proper storage, labelling, dating, and rotation of food items in accordance with FIFO procedures.
• Coordinating effectively with the Stewarding, F&B Service, and other departments to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Supporting menu planning, recipe development, and the introduction of new dishes where required.
• Monitoring kitchen equipment and reporting maintenance requirements promptly.
• Training, coaching, and developing junior kitchen colleagues to build a strong and motivated culinary team.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and professional kitchen environment at all times.

What we Need from You:

• A relevant qualification in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a Sous Chef or senior culinary supervisory role, preferably within a luxury or upscale hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, international and Indian cuisines, and culinary standards.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, HACCP principles, portion control, and kitchen cost management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, motivate, and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively during high-volume service and busy business periods.
• Good understanding of menu planning, food costing, inventory control, and wastage management.
• Strong teamwork, communication, organisation, and time-management skills.
• A creative and innovative approach to food, with a strong focus on quality and consistency.
• Passion for delivering memorable dining experiences and maintaining high culinary standards.

What you can expect from us:

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we provide our colleagues with opportunities to learn, grow, and build rewarding careers in hospitality. From industry-leading training and development to colleague room discounts and a collaborative work environment, we encourage our people to achieve their full potential.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where differences are celebrated and every colleague feels valued.

Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting our colleagues' health, lifestyle, and workplace wellbeing.

Ready to lead our kitchen team and create exceptional culinary experiences?

Join Crowne Plaza New Delhi Mayur Vihar and become part of our IHG family, where you can belong, grow, and make a difference through your passion for food and hospitality.